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V-280 Reducing Risk For Future Army Tiltrotor, Bell Says

The aircraft has reached 250 kt. true airspeed and continues to expand the flight envelope in areas such as bank angle, load factor and low-speed agility.

future of aerospace

Boeing To Speed Up EcoDemonstrator Effort After Boost From 777F Tests

With a focus on new technology more crucial than ever to maintain its competitive edge, Boeing steps up the tempo of its EcoDemonstrator testbed series.

 
 

commercial aviation

Boeing Bill For Embraer Commercial Business Rises To $4.2 Billion

Boeing and Embraer have hammered out terms of their proposed commercial business merger, including a Brazil-based management that reports to Boeing Chairman, CEO and president Dennis Muilenburg.

mro

Monarch Aircraft Engineering Up For Sale

Several parties are in discussions with the MRO’s owners over a full sale or offloading certain business units.  

 

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Pilot Report: Flying The V-22 Osprey

The Osprey's well-engineered systems allow pilots a smooth transition from helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, Aviation Week's Editor-in-Chief and test pilot reported in 1998.

 
 

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What To Watch For In 2019

From new Cessna turboprops to commercial human-rated space transports, here are some aerospace milestones to look forward to in 2019.

 

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Pilot Training Requirements Will Tighten In 2019

Responding to recent accidents and incidents, FAA and EASA are requiring improved pilot training for upset-recovery and other serious inflight situations.

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Expect Cautious Optimism Across Aviation MRO Sectors in 2019

The MRO demand across civil, military, helicopters and business aviation will amount to $170.8 billion in 2019. 

 

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Brexit Casts Shadow Over UK Defense Capability

Britain wants to grow defense capabilities, but questions remain on what can be afforded, post-Brexit.

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F-35 Faces New Market Pressure From Fighter Peers

The F-35 fighter aircraft’s bid for market dominance faces looming milestones and revived interest in alternatives.

 

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New Generation Of GPS Satellites Prepares For Flight

SpaceX will launch the first GPS III satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.

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China, And The U.S. Dominate Global Space Launch Market

Though China surpassed the U.S. launch rate in 2018, private U.S. “new space” companies are ramping up activity.

 
 

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