Aerospace & Defense

India Wants Long-endurance Awacs

Air Force issues RFP for aircraft outfitted for airborne warning and control system role.

Navy's 'Unfunded' Order Would Extend EA-18G Growler Line

Current plans call for Boeing to deliver the final EA-18Gs in 2016, but the 22 Growlers the Navy requested would extend that through 2017.

EU Grants Safety Blacklist Reprieves in Africa and Asia

The EU's safety "blacklist" no longer bans airlines from Swaziland from flying into Europe.

China Improves ATM With Help From Partners

Israel Receives First C-130J Shimshon

The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules will operate with the 103 Squadron of Israel's Air and Space Force.

U.S. Grants Philippines Category 1 Safety Rating

A Category 1 rating means that Filipino carriers can expand and add new service into the U.S.

Airbus Pushes for Standardization in A350 Interiors

Airbus says fewer customization options will aid in production efficiency and help boost aftermarket values.

Japan’s Narita Airport Is China’s Ideal Gateway To the U.S.

Premier Gate business aviation terminal represents one step in a detailed plan by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau to promote business aviation.

China To Launch Crackdown on Unlicensed Repair Stations

Chinese authorities plan to redouble efforts to eradicate unlicensed repair stations.

U.S. Deputy Program Manager Outlines F-35 Fixes

Modified bulkheads will address cracking issues in early production versions of the Joint Strike Fighter.

Bombardier: CSeries Outsells in Its Segment

The aircraft accounts for 50 percent of the firm orders in the 100- to 149-seat market, according to Bombardier.

U.S. Navy Advances Triton Without 'Sense-and-Avoid' Settled

The U.S. Navy is taking a “layered approach” to meeting the see-and-avoid requirement until it finds a technology solution.

ICAO Calls Special Meeting on Flight Tracking

ICAO hopes to increase momentum in efforts to promote worldwide flight tracking.

Crews Zero In on ‘Pings’ in Search for MAS Flight 370

Australian navy crews have detected "pinger" signals in the Indian Ocean, possibly from Flight 370.

Snecma Sees Open Rotor Decision As Early As 2017

Airframe integration will factor into development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service of Snecma's open-rotor engines.

Study: Foreign Partners Wary of Technology Theft in China