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Russian Helicopters Keeps Low Profile at HeliRussia’2019

The Russian manufacturer has experienced a downturn in sales, but now has an order for 100 Mi-28NMs.

China Opens Doors to South Korean Airlines

In a sign of easing political tensions, the People’s Republic has approved 49 more weekly flights into its territory by South Korean carriers.

IFEC Propels Oman Air as Gulf’s Dark Horse

Oman Air's early bet on connectivity is paying off.

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U-Space Drone Demo Flights To Begin in Gulf of Finland

A summer-long drone airspace demonstration project is beginning in Finland and Estonia

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Trade Tensions, Fuel Costs Weigh on Southeast Asian Airlines

Operating losses at Thai Airways reflect a wider slump throughout Southeast Asia.

Braathens Regional Looking to Expand ATR Fleet, Drops A220s

The Sweden-based regional airline targets CO2-free flight operations by 2030.

Putin Calls for Additional Su-57s and Mi-28NMs

While it has been acknowledged that the Sukhoi Su-57 has some way to go before fully entering service, the order for the VKS is being increased

Safety and Education Take Center Stage at RACCA

FAA and NTSB members were among the presenters, but the industry must reach a broader D.C. audience.

Ghana, Ethiopian Airlines To Establish Carrier in West Africa

The Ghanian government and the private sector would control a 51-percent share in the new West African airline, while Ethiopian holds the balance.

Air Canada in Talks To Acquire Parent of Rival Air Transat

The Canadian flag carrier’s acquisition of Transat would consolidate its foothold at Montreal Trudeau Airport.

Boeing Completes Max Software Update

The U.S. airframer has conducted more than 360 hours of flight-testing on the 737 Max with updated MCAS software.

Prospect of Further Strikes Threaten Taiwanese Carriers

EVA flight attendants and China Airlines pilots prepare for another round of work action.

Emirates Results Reflect a Wider Malaise in Middle East

Airline traffic fell 0.8 percent in the Middle East region last year.

FAA Chief Faults Boeing for Lack of Clarity on MCAS

Dan Elwell testified that the FAA expects Boeing to submit a software update in about a week.

Virgin Galactic Is 'Coming Home' to NM Spaceport

Company founder Sir Richard Branson announced plans to move Virgin Galactic’s headquarters and flight operations to Spaceport America this summer.

Big Changes in Store for Mitsubishi’s Next MRJ Derivative

The smaller of the two MRJs will get a makeover to better suit U.S. airline needs.

Dutch Government Sets Rates for New Aviation Tax

The draft bill would help meet a commitment for a “greening” of the Netherlands’ tax regime.

Sustainability and Environment

BriteCloud Expendable Decoy Selected for ANG Testing

Leonardo's active jamming decoy is to be tested on U.S. F-16s and, if successful, could be adopted fleetwide to improve the aircraft's defenses.

New Missiles for the ‘Bear’ and ‘Blackjack’

Russia's missile industry is developing new air-launched weapons to equip the recently upgraded Tu-95MSM and Tu-160M strategic bombers.

King Aerospace Preps Kirtland AFB Facility for NNSA Contract

King Aerospace will launch aircraft maintenance and support operations May 17 for the nuclear watchdog’s fleet of 737 and DC-9 “Combi” aircraft.

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