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Russia buys interim fighter-bombers; GA-ASI to vie for MQ-9 replacement; KC-46 RVS testing coming; COVID-19 contractor relief bill?

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

SITA has said technology is helping airports and airlines safely resume operations and help implement new hygiene measures to restore passenger confidence after a lengthy shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design software providers are working closely with customers to fully industrialize additive manufacturing.

Ask the Editors: The supersonic renaissance slowed before the pandemic, but new aircraft should come to market after aviation recovers.

IATA’s CEO Alexandre de Juniac said during this week’s media briefing that airlines continue to burn through cash.

As additive manufacturing helps the aerospace supply chain, 3D-printing innovations could benefit traceability and next-gen aircraft.