COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Comac Foresees A Future Of ‘Intelligent Aircraft’

Bradley Perrett | Aviation Daily

Comac is looking at supersonic speed and unconventional configurations among the technologies for aircraft to follow the widebody airliner it will develop with UAC.

DEFENSE

A-29 Super Tucano Selected For USAF's Light Attack Demo

Lara Seligman | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

The U.S. Air Force invited Sierra Nevada and Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano to participate in a light attack demonstration this summer that could eventually lead to procurement of low-cost light fighter fleet.

SPACE

Technology In Works To Find Extraterrestrial Life

Frank Morring, Jr. | Aviation Week & Space Technology

Whether it is found in our Solar System or another one, discovery of another life form will mean we are not unique in the universe, and probably not even rare.

BUSINESS AVIATION

From The Archives: Bill Lear Sells Stake in Lear Jet

Jessica A. Salerno | Business & Commercial Aviation

In May 1967, BCA reported on new controlling ownership of Lear Jet, Cessna’s Tandem Twin Super Skymaster and certification of the first Riley Turbo Heron. A five-minute flight from Teterboro cost $6.00.