USAF identified three issues related to the aerial refueling process
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Upcoming KC-46 Tests To Focus On Key Deficiencies

The two most serious issues are uncommanded refueling boom extensions and the boom operator’s inability to detect when the probe has missed the receiver aircraft’s receptacle and causes damage.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Delta's Second Farewell To The Boeing 747

Delta is saying goodbye to the Boeing 747 later this year, but this farewell is Delta's second for the iconic aircraft having already disposed of the type once before in 1977.

 

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SPACE

Russian ISS Module Launch Delayed Until Late 2018

Russia does not plan to launch its new science lab to the International Space Station (ISS) until late 2018.

EDITORIAL

Trimming Europe’s LCC Landscape

As the deadline neared in September for bids to acquire parts of airberlin’s short-haul business, who will own what was far from clear. 

 

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