Russian investigators are probing an incident at Moscow Sheremetyevo airport during which a Smartwings Boeing 737 veered off the runway after commencing its take-off roll. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman a $1.3 million upgrade and sustainment contract for its Litening advanced targeting pod. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Army granted Boeing a low rate initial production contract for the CH-47F Block II Chinook cargo helicopter, despite rumors that the upgrade programme might be cancelled in order to shift funds to the service s modernization priorities. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Virgin Atlantic and its partners have indicated that the Flybe brand will disappear when the UK regional operator is acquired and established as a new feeder for Virgin s long-haul flights. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Israel’s government has abandoned a plan to sell surplus Lockheed Martin F-16s to Croatia, as the Middle Eastern country could not obtain approval from the USA to transfer the second-hand fighters fitted with Israeli equipment. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Russian Helicopters last year delivered 31 emergency medical services (EMS)-configured rotorcraft within a framework agreement with the country’s state-owned transport lessor GTLK. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Indonesia has ordered eight additional Airbus Helicopters H225Ms that will be operated by its air force in combat search and rescue missions. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Brazil’s new government has approved a proposed partnership between Embraer and Boeing, clearing a critical hurdle for a tie-up that was challenged in court by Brazilian politicians and labour unions. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
US airlines and a broad swath of industry groups are calling on President Donald Trump and lawmakers to end a partial government shutdown that has delayed aircraft certifications and left aviation workers unpaid. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said his country would consider buying Raytheon-made Patriot missiles from the US government, but would not cancel its order of S-400 anti-aircraft missiles from Russia as a condition of the deal. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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