Europe-U.S. nearing jet subsidy pact under China’s shadow
The United States and Europe are closing in on a deal to end a 17-year-old dispute over aircraft subsidies and end tariffs, while seeking an…
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Northrop Grumman Successfully Launches Pegasus XL Rocket for the US Space Force
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully launched the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 (TacRL-2) payload into orbit for the U.S. Space Force (USSF), using the company’s Pegasus…
First EA-18G inducted for Growler Capability Modification
The F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) commenced the five-year Growler Capability Modification (GCM) program at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington. This kicks…
U.S. Air Force: F-35 is the ‘Cornerstone,’ ‘Core’ Airplane
Senior U.S. Air Force leaders recently reemphasized their support for the F-35, calling the 5th Generation fighter the “cornerstone” of the Air Force’s tactical capability….
U.S. budget airlines plot pandemic breakthrough
(Reuters) – The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the global travel landscape and U.S. no-frills carriers are pouncing. As legacy airlines shrink to contain costs, budget…
US Navy completes first flight of next-gen air combat training system on F/A-18 Super Hornet
The Naval Aviation Training System and Ranges program office (PMA-205) recently completed the first flight test of its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical…
Sikorsky-Boeing Team Reveals Advanced Assault Helicopter Designed to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capabilities
DEFIANT X to compete for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft contract, a top modernization priority for the Army Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE:…
U.S. EPA finalizing first-ever airplane emissions rules
(Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday said it was finalizing the first-ever proposed standards regulating greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes. The…
US Navy completes testing next-gen air combat training system on F/A-18
The Naval Aviation Training System and Ranges program office (PMA-205) recently completed testing its next- generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System…
Boeing, U.S. Navy to Demo Future Ramjet Missile Technology
The demonstrator will help the Navy determine technical requirements for future carrier-based weapons systems. Boeing and the U.S. Navy will demonstrate advanced missile technologies that…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection expands fleet with two more Special Mission Beechcraft King Air 350CER
Textron Aviation announced today it was awarded a contract for the 26th and 27th Beechcraft King Air 350CER turboprop aircraft for the U.S. Customs and…
US Air Force to buy Turkish F-35s
After a year of speculation about what would happen to Turkey’s F-35s after the country was ousted from the joint strike fighter program last year,…