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The Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety system is being assessed by the FAA and NASA's Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management program.

Lockheed Martin is developing the 'Viper' configuration F-16 for Taiwan and potentially other countries, including the United States.

The service plans to soon award an engineering and manufacturing development contract for the secretive Long Range Strike-Bomber.

The carrier's management team is 'fully capable,' acting CEO Brett Hart told analysts and reporters in a conference call.

The department has appointed a task force to develop a registration process by year-end for recreational users of small unmanned aircraft.

The Thales Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft flew for three and a half hours over Wales, including for one hour within non-segregated airspace.

The number of certified professional controllers is at the lowest point in 27 years, warns the National Air Traffic Controllers Association

The service has procured 'an initial quantity' of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, manufacturer BAE Systems said.

The two manufacturers said Lockheed Martin's involvement with competing teams for the Army joint multi-role demonstration is not a problem.

The service expects to award contracts next year for sustainment of Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C/D, S and new F-15SA models.

General Atomics plans to open an unmanned aircraft training academy, joining Northrop Grumman as tenants of the Grand Sky Technology Park.

The UK-based engine manufacturer will invest $584 million to renovate and upgrade its manufacturing and assembly operations.

Raytheon would play different roles on at least two of the industry teams competing for the U.S. Air Force JStars recapitalization program.

Standards organization RTCA publishes 'interim' standards for unmanned aircraft detect-and-avoid and command and control functions.

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing as prime contractor for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System.

The service will award 'up to two' contracts for a two-year preliminary design phase of the engine planned for Apache and Blackhawk helicopters.

Airlines 'are being attacked for being profitable,' said Airlines for America president and CEO Nicholas Calio.

The defense ministry signed contracts for both direct commercial and foreign military sales of helicopters and supporting equipment.

The first flight of a full KC-46A tanker accomplishes a key milestone in the Air Force's decision to start building the new mission aircraft.

The Normal Aircraft Tracking Implementation Initiative recommends November 2018 as the date to track aircraft at 15-minute intervals.

The manufacturer's 'F-15 2040C' upgrade would extend the life of the air superiority fighter as a complement of the F-22 Raptor.

The new ELT 345 costs less than $600 and is designed for easy retrofit to a variety of aircraft types.

The two agencies would meet under the auspices of standards organization RTCA to develop performance standards for small commercial drones.

The first flight of a 'full-up' tanker with aerial refueling equipment installed is the KC-46A program's next major milestone.

The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa warns that Russia has achieved parity with allied air forces in Europe and elsewhere.

Gibson and Lawrence replace the former manager of the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, formed in 2012.

The Common Infrared Countermeasures Systems will eventually protect hundreds of helicopters and other aircraft from missile threats.

The Air Line Pilots Association supports legislation that would give the FAA more power to regulate recreational drones.

Valued at $1.49 billion, the contract modification includes the first P-8As for delivery to the Royal Australian Air Force.

The Partnership for Open & Fair Skies alleges that UAE governments prop up their state-owned airlines in contravention of open skies pacts.