Military/DefenseJun 25, 1:00 PM
Robinson, Skyryse to Turn R66 Helicopter Into a UAS
Manufacturer's Unmanned division will work with system automator to equip the rotorcraft with uncrewed capabilities.
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NATO and Ukraine launch €250,000 airfield denial innovation challenge
NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) have opened an… NATO and Ukraine launch €250,000 airfield denial innovation challenge appeared first on AeroTime.
RegulatoryJun 25, 8:40 AM
Serial production of PD-8 engines under way after certification
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Thai Airways International receives first new GE-powered 787-9
The aircraft is the airline's fifth 787-9. Thai Airways International has taken delivery of its first factory-fresh Boeing 787-9, powered by GE Aerospace GEnx engines. The aircraft, which is managed by lessor AerCap, is the first of four 787-9s that Thai expects to receive by the end of the year. The 787 (registered HS-TWE) is…
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The Takeoff Secret Most Passengers Never Notice
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Aviation SafetyJun 24, 2:32 AM
16 Airbus A380s Need Emergency Inspections After Cracks Discovered In Wing Spars
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Why the US Congress is still struggling to pass an ADS-B In mandate
Private pilots do not want ADS-B data used to help airports levy landing fees; airports say, why not? US lawmakers are still tussling over legislation to require aircraft carry ADS-B In collision avoidance technology, nearly one-and-a-half years after a deadly midair collision sparked cross-industry support for better collision-prevention systems. The Senate and House of Representatives…
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Robinson, Skyryse to Turn R66 Helicopter Into a UAS
Manufacturer's Unmanned division will work with system automator to equip the rotorcraft with uncrewed capabilities.
Military/DefenseJun 25, 8:43 AM
NATO and Ukraine launch €250,000 airfield denial innovation challenge
NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) have opened an… NATO and Ukraine launch €250,000 airfield denial innovation challenge appeared first on AeroTime.
Military/DefenseJun 24, 1:39 PM
Saab delivers last two defense contracted Gripen fighters to Hungary
With the delivery of two new Gripen C fighters to Hungary, Swedish manufacturer Saab has completed a contract… Saab delivers last two defense contracted Gripen fighters to Hungary appeared first on AeroTime.