​State Department clears potential F-35A export to Belgium

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​State Department clears potential F-35A export to Belgium // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/state-department-clears-potential-f-35a-export-to-b-445049/

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of 34 Lockheed Martin F-35As to Belgium worth an estimated $6.53 billion, the agency announced this week.
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Boeing's 787-10 Dreamliner Cleared for Commercial Service by Federal Aviation Administration

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Boeing's 787-10 Dreamliner Cleared for Commercial Service by Federal Aviation Administration // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-01-22-Boeings-787-10-Dreamliner-Cleared-for-Commercial-Service-by-Federal-Aviation-Administration

US regulator awards amended type certificate to newest member of super-efficient airplane family
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Fastest helicopter in the World retired: Army bids farewell to the Lynx helicopter | The British Army

https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2018/01/army-bids-farewell-to-the-lynx-helicopter/

Propellantless propulsion system could keep satellites in orbit, reduce space junk

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/518848018/0/gizmag~Propellantless-propulsion-system-could-keep-satellites-in-orbit-reduce-space-junk/

NASA Tests New Alloy to Fold Wings in Flight | NASA

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/feature/nasa-tests-new-alloy-to-fold-wings-in-flight.html

TsAGI scientists develop new turbulence model

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/3557/

TsAGI aerodynamicists test IL-276 at takeoff and landing modes with the deflection of wing device

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/3558/

UK, France, and Italy sign agreement with Eurosam | DSCA clears F-35 for Belgium, ahead of final decision | Chinese S-400 components damaged by storm

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/uk-france-and-italy-sign-agreement-with-eurosam-dsca-clears-f-35-for-belgium-ahead-of-final-decision-chinese-s-400-components-damaged-by-storm-038964/

Thailand’s T-50s need new engines after storm | Last RAF Lynx make final flight | MoD skeptical of Indian Navy’s third aircraft carrier proposal

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/thailands-t-50s-need-new-engines-after-storm-last-raf-lynx-make-final-flight-mod-skeptical-of-indian-navys-third-aircraft-carrier-proposal-038920/

PD-14 fan undergoes bird-strike testing

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pd-14-fan-undergoes-bird-strike-testing-444999/

Airbus Helicopters delays launch of X6 programme

Airbus Helicopters is pushing back the launch of its X6 heavy helicopter programme, citing continued market uncertainty and the inability of suppliers to deliver "disruptive technologies" at present

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-helicopters-delays-launch-of-x6-programme-445067/

US approves F-35A sale to Belgium | Air Forces Monthly

http://www.airforcesmonthly.com/2018/01/22/us-approves-f-35a-sale-to-belgium/

Here Is Italy’s First F-35B Lightning II Flying In Full Italian Navy Markings For The First Time Today

https://theaviationist.com/2018/01/18/here-is-italys-first-f-35b-lightning-ii-flying-in-full-italian-navy-markings-for-the-first-time-today/

GomSpace signs deal for low-inclination launch on Virgin's LauncherOne

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GomSpace signs deal for low-inclination launch on Virgin's LauncherOne // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/GomSpace_signs_contract_for_low_inclination_launch_on_Virgin_Orbits_LauncherOne_999.html

Copenhagen, Denmark (SPX) Jan 17, 2018
GomSpace has purchased a launch for several nanosatellites onboard a LauncherOne rocket from the California based company Virgin Orbit. The flight, which is bound for a low-inclination orbit, is scheduled to occur in early 2019. GomSpace will use the launch to further build out a constellation of small satellites that will use Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and Automati
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​Short-term funding could delay B-21 delivery

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​Short-term funding could delay B-21 delivery // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/short-term-funding-could-delay-b-21-delivery-445021/

Development and delivery of the US Air Force s B-21 stealth bomber could stall if Congress passes yet another short term funding bill that would freeze the Pentagon s spending limit at previous fiscal year levels, a senior USAF official warns.
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Boeing, Adient Launch New Company to Design and Build Airplane Seats

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Boeing, Adient Launch New Company to Design and Build Airplane Seats // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-01-16-Boeing-Adient-Launch-New-Company-to-Design-and-Build-Airplane-Seats

Adient Aerospace will develop, manufacture and sell a portfolio of seating products to airlines and leasing companies
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PD-14 fan undergoes bird-strike testing

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PD-14 fan undergoes bird-strike testing // Latest news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pd-14-fan-undergoes-bird-strike-testing-444999/

Russian analysts have conducted bird-strike tests on the fan for the Aviadvigatel PD-14, the second engine option for the Irkut MC-21.
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FAA UAS test site to perform drone delivery work

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FAA UAS test site to perform drone delivery work // The UAS Magazine
http://theuasmagazine.com/articles/1805/faa-uas-test-site-to-perform-drone-delivery-work

A U.S. Federal Aviation Administration unmanned aircraft system test site will soon be helping a Canadian-based drone company test the functionality and ability of a drone delivery system.
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Insitu provides UAS pilots with improved situational awareness

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Insitu provides UAS pilots with improved situational awareness // The UAS Magazine
http://theuasmagazine.com/articles/1806/insitu-provides-uas-pilots-with-improved-situational-awareness

Insitu has successfully demonstrated a ground-based airspace system that provides commercial UAS operators with better situational awareness for beyond-visual-line-of-sight flying. The testing was conducted at Mississippi State University.
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Emirates signs agreement for up to 36 additional A380s

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Press Release: Emirates signs agreement for up to 36 additional A380s // Runway Girl
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2018/01/18/press-release-emirates-signs-agreement-for-up-to-36-additional-a380s/

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 36 additional A380 aircraft.