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Following a competition that also involved the Thales Watchkeeper system, the Patroller will replace the French army's current Sperwer drone.

The estimated €8 billion transaction follows an intergovernmental agreement reached between Italy and Kuwait in September.

The program envisions launching "volleys" of small unmanned aircraft systems from a host aircraft, then retrieving them in mid-air.

The Grand Sky unmanned aircraft business park in North Dakota expects tenant General Atomics will begin training UAS pilots this summer.

The dominant provider of small multi-rotor drones alleges patent infringement by Hong Kong-based Yuneec International, an upstart competitor.

With the order, the Philippines becomes the third customer for the improved Lynx helicopter, joining the UK and Korea.

U.S. Air Force F-22s are part of the flight program at the Fidae 2016 International Air & Space Fair outside of Santiago, Chile.

The Ministry of Defence has committed $536 million across four contracts for maintenance of the BAE Systems' training jet, supporting 700 jobs.

With approval by the State Department, the U.S. and UK governments can conclude the transaction, which is valued at $3.2 billion.

The Lockheed Martin surveillance aircraft will be equipped with a next-generation L-3 modem that enables beyond line-of-sight communications.

The contractors will further develop their radar systems for the U.S. Air Force Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System recapitalization program.

The U.S. Department of Transportation should periodically review immunized joint ventures to ensure carriers keep their promises, JetBlue says.

The next generation aircraft Lockheed Martin is designing to replace the U-2 would be 'survivable, not unnoticeable,' the company says.

UMS Skeldar offers a product line of fixed- and rotary-wing small unmanned aircraft for military and civilian applications.

'Those who understand the system best' support the establishment of an independent ATC organization, said American Airlines CEO Doug Parker.

The service said its effort to refine the RFP language under its 'Bending the Cost Curve' initiative has taken longer than expected.

The new unmanned aerial refueling aircraft will have lesser capability than its UClass predecessor, but with growth potential.

The service is taking steps to relieve the strain on its remotely piloted aircraft force, but faces difficulty maintaining operations tempo.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility opened in January 2014 despite opposition by U.S. airline industry groups.

The defense contractor is advancing multiple platforms that would travel at or beyond Mach 5.

Quadcopters flying autonomously in GPS-denied environments could help in urban settings, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency asserts.

The manufacturer is working to support the U.S. Air Force's planned declaration of F-35A initial operating capability by August.

While operating revenues of $158 billion were flat compared to 2014, the industry benefited from reduced operating costs, including lower fuel.

Amazon and air cargo provider Air Transport Services Group have reached agreement to deliver Amazon packages using 20 Boeing 767s.

The UAE Armed Forces plans to acquire eight of the unmanned derivatives of the Piaggio P.180 Avanti twin turboprop business aircraft.

Boeing will develop an integrated mission system for the ISR and light attack turboprop built by the Paramount Group.

The U.S. Department of Transportation expects to decide by this summer which U.S. airlines will fly scheduled services to Cuba.

The disclosure by Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James of major B-21 suppliers is the latest information released on the secretive program.

The unmanned aircraft manufacturer plans to start flight-testing its 'LightningStrike' technology demonstrator in 2018.

The second fully configured KC-46A flew for the first time on March 2 between Paine Field and Boeing Field in Washington state.