A General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B UAV has taxied, taken off, and landed using only its satellite communications (SATCOM) data link. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Singapore Airlines can take delivery of the first Boeing 787-10 on schedule after the US Federal Aviation Administration approved an amended type certificate, the manufacturer announced on 22 January. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Brazil has exercised a contract option which will lead to it operating a three-strong fleet of Airbus Defence & Space C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft by 2020. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Latin American airlines are set to grow international service in 2018, as the region’s improving economies spur carriers to launch more flights abroad. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Etihad Airways is shrugging off the apparent inactivity of half its dedicated freighter fleet, insisting that the situation is part of a normal review of capacity requirements. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Singapore Airlines says it will consider applying for antitrust immunity with Vistara, as part of expanding the areas of cooperation between the two carriers. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of 34 Lockheed Martin F-35As to Belgium worth an estimated $6.53 billion, the agency announced this week. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Gulfstream delivered the last G450 business jet on 19 January, shutting down the final derivative of the original GIV after a 30-year production run. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

A newly-signed contract discloses key details of Russia s design goals for the country s first high-bypass gas turbine engine in the 75,000lb-thrust power class launched on 19 January to support the CRIAC CR929 widebody, Ilyuishin Il-96-400 and several military projects. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The US Defense Department s 2018 National Defense Strategy, the Pentagon policy that will drive its budget priorities for the next five years, pivoted away from counter-insurgency operations and toward its high-end foes: Russia and China. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading