Scientists prepare to save dollars for research; officials call for increased missile defense presence after North Korean test; and the FAA signs up 181,000 small UAS owners.

Supporters and opponents of Norwegian Air International’s application to fly to the U.S. have reiterated their positions on a similar proposal from its sister company. Organized labor strongly opposes the plan, while cargo carriers, travel groups and airports are staunch supporters of the new service.

Research into shape-changing aircraft has picked up but still has a long way to go.

Accepting that the MRJ will enter service only about two years before its close competitor, the Embraer 175-E2, the company is now allowing for far more ground testing in support of the flight-test program that began Nov. 11.

The archive, launched in collaboration with Boeing, can be searched by year, event, company, personality or author.

Military engine market remains a challenge, while civil engine business continues record-breaking run.

Near-to-eye display systems available to military pilots will soon be available to the civilian side in a condensed, lower-cost evolution of head-up display technology.

Broadband connectivity to and from the cockpit will unlock the door to weather situational awareness across the air traffic network.