The head of the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center forecasts a significant funding bump in the service’s fiscal 2019 space budget for more prototyping, demonstration and experimentation programs.
The Middle East remains a major market for commercial aircraft. This is reflected in the strong turnout of aircraft from Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and others scheduled to be on the display at the Dubai Airshow.
The Dubai Airshow will see a strong international turnout of military aircraft on display. They will range from a new light-attack turboprop from the UAE to China’s J-10 fighter.
A remarkable reunion occurred recently at Edwards AFB, California when the two key veterans involved in the breaking of the sound barrier in 1947 returned to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the achievement.
The agreement, which Qatar Airways said it expects to complete Nov. 6, means the Gulf carrier will hold a 9.6% stake in Cathay at a value of about $600 million.
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