DEFENSE

FC-1 Fighter For Combat And Training, Maker Says

Bradley Perrett | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

The two-seat version of the Avic Chengdu FC-1 export fighter is a combat aircraft as well as a trainer, the state manufacturer says following the first flight.

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Boeing Outlines 737-10X Gear Test Plan

Guy Norris | Aviation Daily

As Boeing works towards the expected launch of the 737-10X around midyear the company has offered more details of the design and test plan for the extended main gear which is pivotal to the configuration of the stretched twin.

TECHNOLOGY

Industry, Regulators Edge Closer To Beyond Line Of Sight UAS

Graham Warwick and John Croft | Aviation Week & Space Technology

Demonstration flights and limited operational approvals are building experience and confidence in flying drones safely beyond visual line of sight of the operator.

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Zodiac CEO’s Future In Doubt After $13 Million 1H Loss

Victoria Moores | Air Transport World

French aircraft equipment manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace—which is being acquired by Safran—has posted a $13.1 million interim operating loss, triggering CEO Olivier Zarrouati to offer his position.

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