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Iraq May Spend $790 Million on Beechcraft AT-6C Strike Aircraft

Iraq is the first announced customer for the AT-6.

Huerta Stands Firm On First Officer Qualifications

The FAA exercised "maximum flexibility" in its concessions to industry on the first-officer qualification rule.

Regulations and Government

Korea Blocks Foreign Companies from Airline Joint Ventures

The South Korean government is barring foreign airlines from starting new joint venture operations with local companies.

New MD540A Armed Scout Helo Shown in Jordan

The SOFEX show marks the first showing of the armed scout helicopter outside the U.S.

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Great Lakes Cuts Path to Reinvention

The company is seeking to replenish its pilot population.

Mesa’s Ornstein Expresses ‘Disgust’ with Washington

Pratt Canada’s FAST System Earns STC for Dash 8-200, -300

Republic’s Bedford Calls for New Pilot Pay Model

Republic Airways boss Bryan Bedford wants to see a better deal for regional airline first officers.

Embraer, SkyWest Sign Parts Supply Deal

Ten-year agreement includes more than 160 repairable part numbers

Mitsubishi Reports ‘Good Progress’ on MRJ

Competition Heats Up for Indian Carriers

Established Indian airlines are facing a competitive squeeze with new market entrants aggressively adding seat capacity and cutting prices.

Industry Agrees To Introduce Mandatory Aircraft Tracking

A task force formed by the International Air Transport Association is developing proposals for mandatory aircraft tracking to be implemented by ICAO.

ERA, RAA Formalize Cooperation

The RAA and the ERA signed a broad memorandum of cooperation at the U.S. group's annual convention.

Airbus Orders for April Dominated by AA Shift

Airbus took orders for 78 airplanes in April, while Boeing collected orders for 70.

BAE, Raytheon Advance Laser Rocket Business

The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon will be fitted on new Royal Jordanian Air Force CASA-235 light gunships.

Mystery Object in Near-collision May Be Russian UCAV

Sikorsky Lands Contract for U.S. Presidential Helicopter

The VXX will replace the aging fleet of Sikorsky VH-3Ds and VH-60Ns flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One for presidential and VIP transport.

Boeing Preaches Discipline as 787-9 Approaches Certification

Boeing's 787-9 has benefitted from what company executives describe as "learnings" from the 787-8 program.

Gunship Version of CN-235 Transport Enters Service

The ATK-designed mission package allows the aircraft to undertake a range of gunship and ISR missions.

Iraq F-16 Flies; U.S. Requests More Upgrades

Orders from Iraq and other nations have extended the F-16 production line through 2017.

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