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Wing Fold Controls Unveiled On 777X Flightdeck

Boeing has unveiled the final configuration of the 777X flightdeck and details of the unique wing fold control features which crews will use to stow and deploy the new twinjet’s moveable wingtips.

DEFENSE

No Room For Error In Airspace Over Shrinking ISIS Map

As the Islamic State loses territory, U.S. and Russia must work harder to deconflict air operations in a rapidly shrinking battlespace.

 

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TECHNOLOGY

China’s UAVs Proliferate in Middle East

Chinese gains could make it difficult for the U.S. to break back into Middle East UAV market.

SPACE

Dream Chaser Completes Successful Free-flight Test

Sierra Nevada Corp. plans to conduct a series of progressively higher-altitude drop tests of its Dream Chaser spacecraft following the successful completion of the flight at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Edwards, California.

 

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AIRCRAFT INTERIORS

Different Philosophies Drive JetBlue, American IFE Approaches

As airlines increasingly cut back on inflight entertainment options—noting that most passengers bring their own devices—JetBlue remains committed to IFE seatback offerings.

MRO

Smarter End-of-Life Strategies

The number of parked aircraft is expected to remain constant at about 2,100 aircraft even as the global jet transport fleet doubles, to 51,800 aircraft, over the next 20 years, lessor Avolon projects in its latest forecast.

 

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DUBAI AIRSHOW

 
 

UAE Armed Forces Spend $1.74 Billion

Lockheed Martin has been an early beneficiary of a UAE spending spree on the first day of the Dubai Airshow.

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Iomax Debuts Eagle-Eyed Archangel

Iomax, the manufacturer of the distinctive Archangel light attack aircraft is debuting its Block 2 model aircraft at the Dubai Airshow.

 

CEFA App Makes Every Flight a Training Opportunity

At the Dubai Airshow yesterday, a French company and a Swiss airline captain showed how pilots can tap the lessons of the past through their aircraft's flight data monitoring system.

 

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