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The F-35’s version 3F software is still lagging for the aircraft’s development, though version 2B, needed for the Marines, has nearly finished testing.

As deal to sell Aer Lingus to IAG makes progress, the Irish government is seeking more concessions about employment and connectivity.

Many U.S. airlines say they want to begin scheduled service to Cuba soon, but will the market be as strong as airlines hope?

Pilots (active and retired) weighed in on pilot shortage coverage. Essentially, 'pay a decent wage' was underscored by all: Lowering the pay of senior pilots was decried; offering schedules and wages that could help crew to fly and have a semblance of family life was underscored; a veteran pilot reminds us that good core training can be accomplished in a year, and affordably; a retired U.S. Navy pilot responds to ongoing discussion of stall training.

GE makes strides in anti-engine core icing strategies, as knowledge of phenomenon begins to grow.

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The Navy looks for lower-cost firepower, Russia plans 2024 ISS Exit, Ex-Im bank advocates flock to Capitol and AIA’s Blakey heads to Rolls-Royce.

In the wake of recent North Sea crashes, helicopter operators, manufacturers and regulators work together to advance safety programs.

A ndrew Harrison has been appointed executive vice president/chief revenue officer of the Alaska Air Group, and Shane Tackett vice president-revenue management and Jay Gupta managing director of infrastructure and modern platforms in the Information and Technology Services Div. at Alaska Airlines. Harrison has held several financial positions at Alaska Airlines and Tackett was vice president-labor relations. Gupta was senior director of infrastructure with Thomson Reuters.

Modernization of Australia’s air force moves forward, in concert with plans to fully network air, land and sea operations under Plan Jericho.

India tends to drag out defense equipment orders, but its increasingly close relationship with Japan augurs well for ShinMaywa’s chances of completing a deal for US-2 amphibians.

While New Delhi negotiates for a small share of Sukhoi T-50 development, its defense ministry engineers prepare a fighter that would be 80% Indian

State Department finally lays down a new policy for exporting military and commercial UAS.

Arming ourselves with an Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) is a waste of time, talent and money, says one industry observer.

Long-delayed NASA James Webb Space Telescope to run tests of critical instruments this summer.

Under fire for A-10 retirement plans, USAF holds close air support summit to ‘reset’ the debate

Complex constellation of four spacecraft will characterize what happens when magnetospheres collide.

Seeking to extend its Pro Line Fusion avionics line into the helicopter market, Rockwell Collins is broadening the system’s capabilities for a wide range of missions

Conspiracy theories surrounding MH370 persist because many people do not grasp the difficulties of searching such a vast and desolate area, even given all the state-of-the-art equipment and personnel dedicated to this task.

Boeing hopeful of new business from a resurgent Qantas, looks for growth in military programs.

Taking responsibility for the whereabouts of their aircraft will be a new experience for many of the world’s airlines, and the jury’s out on whether it will be affordable

The FAA is considering changes to data link recording mandate to aid in global tracking efforts.

Decades have elapsed between Rafale leaving the drawing board and landing a foreign sale.

President Barack Obama has vowed that the U.S. would be “pushing out into the Solar System, not just to visit, but to stay.”

A-10 advocate suggests pairing aircraft with U.S. Marine Corps; Slow defense cycle noted as potential boon for future capabilities; Reader wonders when Aviation Week will be accessible by Android users; U.S. entry into T-X trainer competition is hailed.