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The service expects to award contracts next year for sustainment of Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C/D, S and new F-15SA models.

The UK-based engine manufacturer will invest $584 million to renovate and upgrade its manufacturing and assembly operations.

Raytheon would play different roles on at least two of the industry teams competing for the U.S. Air Force JStars recapitalization program.

Standards organization RTCA publishes 'interim' standards for unmanned aircraft detect-and-avoid and command and control functions.

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing as prime contractor for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System.

The service will award 'up to two' contracts for a two-year preliminary design phase of the engine planned for Apache and Blackhawk helicopters.

Airlines 'are being attacked for being profitable,' said Airlines for America president and CEO Nicholas Calio.

The defense ministry signed contracts for both direct commercial and foreign military sales of helicopters and supporting equipment.

The first flight of a full KC-46A tanker accomplishes a key milestone in the Air Force's decision to start building the new mission aircraft.

The Normal Aircraft Tracking Implementation Initiative recommends November 2018 as the date to track aircraft at 15-minute intervals.

The manufacturer's 'F-15 2040C' upgrade would extend the life of the air superiority fighter as a complement of the F-22 Raptor.

The new ELT 345 costs less than $600 and is designed for easy retrofit to a variety of aircraft types.

The two agencies would meet under the auspices of standards organization RTCA to develop performance standards for small commercial drones.

The first flight of a 'full-up' tanker with aerial refueling equipment installed is the KC-46A program's next major milestone.

The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa warns that Russia has achieved parity with allied air forces in Europe and elsewhere.

Gibson and Lawrence replace the former manager of the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, formed in 2012.

The Common Infrared Countermeasures Systems will eventually protect hundreds of helicopters and other aircraft from missile threats.

The Air Line Pilots Association supports legislation that would give the FAA more power to regulate recreational drones.

Valued at $1.49 billion, the contract modification includes the first P-8As for delivery to the Royal Australian Air Force.

The Partnership for Open & Fair Skies alleges that UAE governments prop up their state-owned airlines in contravention of open skies pacts.

The manufacturer announced that it has reached the 'firm configuration' milestone and remains on track for first delivery in 2020.

Operators flew the unmanned helicopter out to 150 nm from Point Mugu, California. It completed 11-hour flight with an hour of fuel in reserve.

Air navigation service provider Avinor has plans for remote control of up to 15 or more airports from one location.

F-22s will deploy to Europe for inaugural training mission 'soon,' but the Air Force did not reveal the timing or location of the deployment.

Inefficient tower operations cost the government $853 million over five years, according to the Department of Transportation inspector general.

The six FAA test sites and UAS "Center of Excellence" will be holding public meetings over the next several weeks.

MITRE opens first facility outside the U.S. as Singapore strives to become an air traffic management center of excellence.

The Philippines service also accepted two AgustaWestland AW-109E armed helicopters during a ceremony at Villamor Air Base.

Ten major carriers reported $8.7 billion in net profit during the first half of 2015, beating $3.9 billion in the same period last year.

Prime contractor Lockheed Martin is investigating why the problem was not identified during testing of the system, according to the FAA.