Aircraft

U.S. Deputy Program Manager Outlines F-35 Fixes

Modified bulkheads will address cracking issues in early production versions of the Joint Strike Fighter.

New LCC a Product of Chinese Reform

A new private low-fare carrier in China plans to launch operations in August.

Bulgaria Reacts To Stepped-up Russian Surveillance Flights

Between March 1 and 26 Russian aircraft approached Bulgaria on nine occasions, flying without flight plans and requiring investigation.

Navy Equips MH-60s With New 'Smart' Launcher

The digital launcher will let the Seahawk carry a variety of weapons and engage a larger set of threats.

Asiana Critical of Boeing 777’s Autothrottle Design

Asiana partly attributes the July 6, 2013 accident involving one of its Boeing 777-200ERs to the airplane's autopilot design.

Pilot Report: Cessna Citation CJ2+ Alpine Edition

The Alpine upgrade is a way for CJ2+ owners to get the technology and features of a new Citation M2

Boeing Wins Contract To Develop Satellite Launch Vehicle

Apaches, Tankers and AEW Figure in Qatar Spending Spree

Qatar has announced a major new $23 billion defense spending program.

RAF Retires TriStar Tankers As Voyager Fleet Grows

AIN joined the last operational Tristar mission on March 24.

Turkey Shoots Down Syrian MiG

Under new rules of engagement, Turkey treats any Syrian aircraft approaching the border as a military threat.

South Korea Settles on F-35A for New Multirole Fighter

The Republic of Korea Air Force is set to take 60 copies of the Joint Strike Fighter.

Japan Highlights Increased Airspace Incursion By China

Chinese incursions into Japanese airspace.

Darpa Awards Final VTOL X-Plane Contracts

FAA Report IDs ‘Issues’ with Boeing 787, Declares It Safe

Boeing Australia Wins Wedgetail Contract Extension

Airbus Starts Final Assembly of A320neo

With the attachment of the forward and aft fuselage sections, final assembly of the Airbus A320neo begins.