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Data from the Geostationary Carbon Cycle Observatory also is expected to help researchers aid governments in meeting carbon-reduction goals as well as farmers.

European Union-wide regulation would establish common rules for growing the civil unmanned-aircraft market in member countries.

Kratos has two armed combat drones and a number of secret projects under development for the Pentagon. Its newest design could reach China from Guam.

UTC Aerospace Systems struggled to recover from the setback of losing the F-35 ejection seat competition to Martin-Baker, but with the first customers in hand for its latest ACES 5 the company is targeting domestic and international opportunities.

The Pentagon wants an unmanned refueling capability to extend the range of the carrier air wing.

Once installed, the FAA’s NAS Voice System will allow controllers anywhere to communicate with pilots everywhere.

Braathens Regional Airlines has wanted since 2015 to prove that IATA’s goal of halving emissions by 2050 is attainable in 2025.

Bye battery and solar electrics; Clean laminar flow tests; Airbus composite center wing-box; Otherlab paper UAV; GNSS boost.

As fighters become more advanced and expensive, the number of aircraft produced and ordered continues to fall, so Martin-Baker wants to broaden out the market and its capabilities.

Our chief aircraft evaluation pilot, Fred George, flew the CS300. Our avionics and safety editor, John Croft, has done simulator runs. Executive Editor Jim Asker quizzes them on their impressions of Bombardier’s newest airliner.

Our chief aircraft evaluation pilot says he has yet to fly a jetliner with more docile yet responsive handling qualities.

Bombardier’s CS300 is significantly lighter than its competitors, thanks to advanced materials. We outline some here.

BAE secures foreign development partner role on Turkish TF-X fighter project.

The “big three” Gulf carriers, which were growing so fast a short time ago, are facing a reversal due to weakening oil economies and adverse political trends.

Northrop, Raytheon bow out of $16 billion trainer competition, leaving a distinct opening for Boeing and Lockheed.

Tariff-free trade and the free movement of skilled workers are critical to aerospace—and both are at risk.

In this week’s Washington Outlook, hiring freeze complicates Pentagon weapons procurement, IATA response to Muslim immigration ban, defense budget tracker, testing Trump’s mettle, and the makeup of the NSC.

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

It is easy to identify victims of free trade agreements, but much harder to show there have been more winners.

As the Internet of Things evolves, the potential for disruption in the aviation and aerospace value chains also increases.

Readers weigh-in on acquisition process; debate waning of aircraft orders; decry logic behind Arms Race viewpoint; offer praise for resurgence in technology articles

BAE Systems Inc. has promoted Terry Crimmins to president of electronic systems, from vice president/deputy general manager. Tom Arseneault moves to chief operating officer, succeeding Doug Belair, who has retired. Scott Howat has been hired as senior vice president-finance, succeeding Guy Montminy, who moves to senior vice president/deputy general manager-electronic systems.

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Graduate students perform a test-run of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's E-Spirit of St. Louis all-electric two-seater. The modified Diamond HK36, planned for first flight in May coincident with the 90th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, has a 150 hp Yasa liquid cooled automotive electric engine and is designed for an endurance of 1 hr and 45 min using Lithium ion battery packs and custom-designed cooling systems.

Sukhoi and MiG benefit from Indian orders. But competition from U.S. and other Western nations is growing.