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Russia's UEC, China's SBW discuss joint gas turbine engine project
Nov 08, 2016 (Sputnik)
Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) and the Chinese Shenyang Blower Works (SBW) company are in talks on a joint project to build a 40-megawatt gas turbine ...
Sweden orders new pilot helmets
Nov 08, 2016 (UPI)
Sweden's Defense Materiel Administration has given Saab an order for an advanced helmet mounted display system for use by Air Force Gripen pilots. The system, c...
'Morphing' wing offers new twist on plane flight and manufacturing
Nov 08, 2016 (SPX)
When the Wright brothers accomplished their first powered flight more than a century ago, they controlled the motion of their Flyer 1 aircraft using wires and p...
Boeing gets $478 million F-15 electronic warfare system contract
Nov 04, 2016 (UPI)
Boeing has been awarded a $478 million U.S. Air Force contract for work on the F-15 Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System. The cost-plus-incenti...
Space balloons inflating passenger flight hopes
Nov 04, 2016 (AFP)
After a string of high-profile setbacks for rocket programmes aimed at one day flying paying customers into space, a Spanish tech firm plans to send stargazers ...
Lockheed delivers Super Galaxy to U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
Nov 03, 2016 (UPI)
Lockheed Martin delivered its C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command Monday, the company announced. The aircraft was handed over Monda...
Fighting from above: the air war on IS
Nov 03, 2016 (AFP)
The Iraqi security forces' seemingly inexorable push toward Mosul saw fighting begin in the city itself this week, but it is the work taking place in the skies ...
China, Russia to invest 'up to $20 bn' in long-haul jet: report
Nov 03, 2016 (AFP)
China and Russia will invest up to $20 billion to develop a long-haul wide-bodied jet, reports Thursday and a company statement said, as Beijing seeks to challe...
Russian Helicopters to sell three helicopters to Chinese company
Nov 02, 2016 (UPI)
Russian Helicopters announced Wednesday it will sell three helicopters to China's Jiangsu Baoli Aviation Equipment Co. The Rostec subsidiary will deliver Mi-171...
MH370 plunged rapidly, not ready for landing: new report
Nov 02, 2016 (AFP)
Flight MH370 was likely out of control when it plunged into the ocean with its wing flaps not prepared for landing, a new report said Wednesday, casting doubt o...
Boeing, Airbus trade barbs as China competition heats up
Nov 02, 2016 (AFP)
Aerospace giants Boeing and Airbus took potshots at one another at the Zhuhai air show, as the US and European rivals seek to capture more of China's booming ai...
U.K. Merlin Mk4 helicopter makes maiden flight
Nov 01, 2016 (UPI)
The U.K. Royal Marines' newest helicopter, the Merlin Mk4, took to the skies for the first time last week, the service announced Friday. It replaces the Mk3 and...
F-35B jets undergo testing on U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship
Nov 01, 2016 (UPI)
Seven F-35B Lightning II jets are scheduled to conduct developmental and operational testing aboard the USS America amphibious assault ship, the sea service sai...
China aircraft market to hit nearly $1 tn in 20 years: Airbus
Nov 01, 2016 (AFP)
China will need nearly 6,000 aircraft worth $945 billion over the next two decades, aerospace giant Airbus said Tuesday at the Zhuhai air show. At that point Ch...
Engility to support Navy aircraft and weapons systems
Nov 01, 2016 (UPI)
Engility Holdings is to deliver aircraft and weapons system engineering support to the U.S. Navy under a 21-month contract. The award, granted by the Naval Air ...
Embraer settles bribery allegations
Oct 31, 2016 (UPI)
Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, is paying more than $205 million to resolve alleged violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Accordin...
U.S. Navy's King Stallion helicopter completes operational testing
Oct 31, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. Marine Corps' CH-53K King Stallion helicopter has completed its two-week initial operational period, the Navy announced this week. Testing took place e...
Raytheon to produce T-100 trainer in Mississippi
Oct 31, 2016 (UPI)
Raytheon plans to build the U.S. Air Force's T-100 Integrated Air Training System in Meridian, Miss., pending service approval, the company said Tuesday. A fina...
Chinese stealth fighter to shed cloak of secrecy
Oct 31, 2016 (AFP)
China's newest warplane, the J-20 stealth fighter, will make its first public flight at the Zhuhai Air Show, its manufacturer announced Monday, as Beijing flexe...
Russian Helicopters to build training center in Peru
Oct 31, 2016 (UPI)
Russian Helicopters plans to build a helicopter training center for the Peruvian military, the company announced Thursday. The center will allow Peruvian pilots...
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