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May 08, 2017
Gryphon detects drones for FAA; Marines pick Finland’s Sensofusion; ScanEagle flies on fuel cell; Ligado/Harris team on BVLOS; other UAS news.
May 05, 2017
The Comac C919 narrowbody airliner flew for the first time on May 5, taking off from Shanghai for a 79-min. flight that took it to an altitude of 3,000 m (10,000 ft.). The flight achieved all test objectives, says Comac.
May 05, 2017
The situation in the Comac C919 cockpit, monitored by ground engineers, was remarkably cool and quiet, says a program source, indicating the crew met little or no difficulty in the flight.
May 05, 2017
Regardless of the U.S. International Trade Commission’s final ruling, there is a pervasive sense that Boeing has made a tactical if not a strategic blunder.
May 05, 2017
In this week’s Washington Outlook: Republicans lobby for end to defense budget limits, SpaceX seeks regulatory changes for broadband constellation and will the airlines regulate themselves?
May 05, 2017
Road map could deliver further improvements for piston-powered H120.
May 05, 2017
Big data is the big deal in A&D, according to the buzz at recent industry conferences. Challenges remain, but the question is not whether to pay attention, but rather, how.
May 03, 2017
Decisions made by airline bosses have put passengers and flight attendants in a pressure-cooker.