China’s new mastery of extreme aerial maneuverability
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J-10B Confirms China’s Thrust Vectoring Capability

An AVIC-owned J-10B testbed demoed in a flying display showed China’s new mastery of extreme aerial maneuverability aided by an experimental thrust vectoring control system. 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Airbus A330-800 First Flight In Pictures

The first A330-800, MSN1888, completed its initial flight, which lasted 4 hr. and 4 min. The test program is scheduled to include 300 flight hours and lead to certification of the smaller A330neo variant in 2019.

 

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A Look At Asia-Pacific Airline Fleet Renewal

Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Korean Air and Japan Airlines all have replacement needs; here's a look at some of the fleet changes being considered.

DEFENSE

Chinese Stealth UAV Mockup Unveiled At Airshow China

A new stealth UAV program unveiled at Airshow China could represent a significant step toward the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force acquiring an AEW capability.

 

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MRO

Expertise Is Half the Battle in Adoption of Additive Manufacturing for MRO

Additive Flight Solutions hopes to tackle challenges for additive manufacturing within aerospace by creating a better understanding of the technology.

 

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