The last undelivered 747-8Is are being converted into presidential aircraft for the USAF under a nearly $7 billion development project, including cost overruns.
The future of helicopter avionics is dependent on open system architectures, both for next-gen and current fleets. Collins has proven experience integrating safety-critical MOSA solutions for civil and military fleets.
Former NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley were awarded for their 2020 mission under a pioneering NASA flight services contract with SpaceX.
The U.S. Air Force is targeting a next-generation refueler by 204, and NATO has added three more European flight training schools to its Flight Training Europe project. Take a look at these and more in our daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.
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