Air News & Articles

Northrop Grumman to Expand DevSecOps Support to U.S. Air Force

With the help of industry partners, the U.S Airforce is developing the next generation of advanced cyber tools by leveraging military compliant Lean-Agile and DevSecOps methodologies

Feb 17, 2021
First Japan KC-46 Tanker Takes Maiden Flight

Following a successful maiden flight, the first Boeing KC-46 tanker for an international customer is destined for the JASDF later this year

Feb 15, 2021
New RF Interconnect Solution Introduced for Aviation Industry

The modular end-to-end RF interconnect solution from Times Microwave Systems offers improved installation efficiency, increased safety and optimal performance, designed to meet avionic requirements

Feb 10, 2021
New CAS to be Developed for U.S. Navy

Marotta Controls’ hybrid Control Actuation System consists of high-power density electronics and electromechanical actuators, and will be utilized on the U.S. Navy's SPEAR project

Feb 09, 2021
F-35 Joint Program Office Approve PIFD

The Portable Intermittent Fault Detector is an advanced diagnostic instrument that can detect and isolate mis-wiring problems in as short as 50 nanoseconds, and ensures the F-35 fighter jet is always mission-ready

Feb 08, 2021
Mode 5 IFF Transponder Receives DoD AIMS Certification

Sagetech Avionics has received DoD AIMS certification for its MX12B micro Mode 5 Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder.

Feb 07, 2021
U.S. Navy Completes First Flight of TCTS Inc. II Air Combat Training Program on F/A-18E/F Hornet

TCTS Inc. II connects the aircraft to the training space (other aircraft, ground, sensors, and threats), significantly improving training realism in simulated, highly contested combat environments.

Feb 05, 2021
Advanced Assault Helicopter to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capabilities

The Sikorsky-Boeing Teams’ advanced DEFIANT X will fly twice as fast as the venerable Black Hawk, and be the most manoeuvrable and most survivable assault helicopter in history

Feb 04, 2021
L3Harris Selected to Maintain U.S. C-130 Aircraft Fleet Readiness

The U.S. Air Force IDIQ contract will see a full range of missionization, depot-level maintenance and sustainment at the company’s 1.1 million-square-foot aircraft modification center

Feb 04, 2021
World’s Largest Aerospace Testbed Completes First Engine Run

The state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce Testbed 80 successfully conducted its first run on a Trent XWB engine. It will be the largest and smartest indoor aerospace testbed in the world when it is officially opened.

Feb 02, 2021
German Navy to Benefit from Asterion Digital Classroom

Rheinmetall will supply the modern, integrated, training simulator to the German Navy, in order to train maintenance personnel for the NH90 NTH Sea Lion naval transport helicopter

Feb 01, 2021
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.