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Military Aviation News June 7, 2016

Drones emerge from shadows to become key cog in U.S. war machine

(Reuters) – When U.S. drones obliterated a car carrying Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour last month, it was the kind of targeted killing that unmanned…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 9, 2014

On track for certification: The A350 XWB flight test campaign marks key milestones

Airbus’ flight test department is moving at full-speed with all five A350-900 developmental aircraft now flying – a fleet that has accumulated more than 2,100…

Military Aviation News June 19, 2013

Key Airbus Military A400M training devices enter service

Two of the most advanced aids for use in training crews in operating the A400M new generation airlifter have entered service at the Airbus Military…

Military Aviation News October 8, 2012

Boeing Team Reaches Key Milestones in FAB-T Program

The Boeing Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) team recently completed a combined preliminary design review and critical design review with the U.S. Air…

Space News May 24, 2012

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Completes Key Tests In Quest to Visit Space Station

Today, Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Dragon spacecraft completed key on-orbit tests as part of a historic attempt to be the first commercial company in history…

General Aviation News May 7, 2012

Thales reinforces its partnership with Airbus as the key avionics supplier for the A320neo Family

Thales has signed an agreement with Airbus which extends its current position onboard the A320neo Family. Thales is progressively introducing enhancements during 2012 to ensure…

Military Aviation News September 22, 2011

A400M passes key certification test

The Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has passed a series of key tests in the last week as the aircraft continues to progress towards…

Military Aviation News November 25, 2009

Canada won’t get key software for planes in U.S. fighter deal

Although Canada is spending more than $500 million on the development of an American-built stealth fighter aircraft and is considering earmarking billions of dollars more…