Aircraft
Boeing targets 787 fatigue test buffer over lead aircraft
The fatigue test airframe was moved outdoors in January Boeing is about to start the 787's fatigue trials as it sets out to accumulate the required. [Read more]
Singapore to announce M-346 trainer selection
Singapore is poised to announce that it has shortlisted the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 for its advanced jet trainer requirement . [Read more]
NASA enlists Global Hawk for hurricane study
To get a better grip on how tropical storms form and develop into hurricanes, NASA plans to fly planes and unmanned aerial vehicles into them this summer. [Read more]
Egyptair to take first OnAir-connected A330 in August
Egyptair is gearing up to shortly launch OnAir's in-flight Wi-Fi service and mobile connectivity - including voice calls - on board its new fleet of Airbus. [Read more]
Airbus bemoans delay to WTO ruling on Boeing subsidies
Notification of a delay to a World Trade Organisation ruling on subsidies to Boeing has drawn complaint from Airbus on the same day that corporate partner. [Read more]
A350 cockpit offers unprecedented suite of safety tools
When it enters service in 2013 the Airbus A350's flight management system will contain safety tools that will reduce the risk of the most frequent accident. [Read more]
Antonov team asks DOD for 60-day freeze on KC-X competition
The Department of Defense could respond on 7 July to a new request from Antonov partner US Aerospace for a 60-day extension to the 9 July deadline to submit. [Read more]
Sukhoi prepares for first flight of serial-production Superjet 100
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division is preparing for the first flight of the serial-production Superjet 100 this summer, as it starts winding down its flight-test. [Read more]
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