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First flight scheduled for early 2020
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Steve Trimble

First flight of Sierra Technical Services' Fifth Generation Aerial Target is scheduled for early 2020. 
 
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Sean Broderick, Helen Massy-Beresford, Kurt Hofmann

The investigation into Iran’s Jan. 8 downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 is beginning to take shape, with participants from affected countries urging transparency and a thorough probe into the disaster.
 
The helicopter's operational versatility means many missions take place in harsh environments where systems are exposed to airborne contamination including sand, abrasive dust, corrosive salt, and high moisture.
 
Graham Warwick

The rubber hits the road for urban air mobility in 2020, with demonstrations and challenges planned that will put the technology through its first realistic operational tests.
 
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RAF forming a drone swarm unit, Stratobus eyes 2023 first flight, Leonardo wins another key program in the U.S. Defense Department helicopter inventory, new NASA and Canadian astronauts finish basic training and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news
 
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Steve Trimble

After years of decline, Russian helicopter factory prepares for historic growth.
 
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Bill Carey

Text communications between controllers and pilots are required throughout North Atlantic airspace and over Europe. 
 
 
 
 
 
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