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The first prototype of the Il-76MD-M modernized military transport aircraft has made its first flight as part of state tests. Manufacturer Ilyushin announced that the flight took place near Moscow …
Il-76MD-M Transport Aircraft Makes Test Flight Read More Qatar has officially signed an agreement for F-15 fighter jets, amid a nearly two-week long political dispute with its neighbors. On June 14, 2017, Qatari Defense Minister Khalid al-Attiyah traveled …
Qatar Inks Agreement for F-15 Fighter Jets Read MoreBy Douglas Royce, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have certified a new version of the Cessna 172 …
New Diesel-Powered Cessna 172 Skyhawk Certified by EASA and FAA Read More Russia has started development work on defensive systems for the Tu-160M2 to help shield it from missiles as well as other components. In an interview with Tass News Agency on …
Tu-160M2 Component Development Underway Read MoreBy Stuart Slade, Gas Turbine Systems Analyst, Forecast International. According to FI’s Platinum Forecast System, GE has clearly moved into the dominant world position in the production of industrial & …
General Electric to Dominate Industrial Power Market Read More On June 12, 2017, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), the Senate Minority Leader, announced that he will vote against a proposed sale of precision-guided munitions (PGMs) to Saudi Arabia. The …
Senate Democratic Leader Opposes Saudi PGM Sale Read MoreAirbus Orders Picking Up Pace as Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent. Boeing and Airbus delivered 56 and 60 commercial jets in May 2017, respectively, …
Airbus, Boeing Report May 2017 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More Russian frigate Admiral Makarov will be delivered to the Navy in November, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Tass News Agency reported on June 10, 2017 that the Defense Ministry …
Admiral Makarov to Enter Service in November Read More Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) have raised concerns about the possible sale of Super Tucano aircraft to the Nigerian government in a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary …
U.S. Senators Raise Concerns Over Nigerian Aircraft Sale Read More Israel’s government has officially sent a letter to the United States to complete the purchase of another 17 F-35s, according to Israeli media i24. Citing Walla News, i24 reported on …
Israel to Complete Purchase of 17 F-35s Read More