United Airlines and the operator of Washington Dulles International airport have reached an agreement to build an at least $34 million concourse expansion for the carrier. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center formally approved in October start of production of the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb s new guided tail-kit assembly. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Avianca Brazil says it will return eight aircraft to lessors, following reports of legal action from lessors to seek the return of up to 13 Airbus aircraft. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
A Brazilian federal appeals court has overturned the injunction issued last week to stop the commercial aviation tie-up between Embraer and Boeing. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
American Airlines has updated some pilot training to include discussion about the automated system suspected of playing a role in the deadly 29 October crash of a Lion Air Boeing 737 Max, according to the company’s pilots’ unit Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Mexico’s Volaris has downplayed the impact of the cancellation of a new airport for Mexico City, saying its near-term growth is not tied to growth out of the Mexican capital. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Increased anti-GPS electronic warfare from adversaries and delays to the launch of the GPS III network are forcing the US Air Force Special Operation Command to look for GPS hardening technology for its MC-130J and EC-130J aircraft to be used as a stopgap. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Boeing received a $159 million contract from the US Air Force to build a second KC-46A tanker for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Tradition states that after tasting the disappointment of defeat, one should try and try again. For Airbus, this means for the third time promoting its A330 multi-role tanker/transport to the US Air Force – but this time with the support of Lockheed Martin. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has started Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) under supervision of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E). Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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