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Richard Aboulafia

If Airbus decides to bid its KC-30 MRTT for the “bridge tanker” competition, it would likely team with Lockheed Martin.
 
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USAF looking at possible E-7 buy, how political loyalty to old aircraft may hurt security, France recalls ambassadors over AUKUS submarine pact fallout and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
 
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Steve Trimble

Northrop Grumman now has five B-21 Raider test aircraft in final assembly, U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on Sept. 20.
 
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Erkki Brakmann

New automation tools, AI and workflows are making aircraft maintenance more cost-effective.
 
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As the Dubai Airshow approaches, leading Aviation Week editors and forecast analysts will convene for a deep dive into the state of defense, commercial aviation and business aviation in the Middle East and where it’s heading.

You’re invited to join our interactive webinar and ask questions as they examine key drivers in the market, analyze upcoming requirements and forecast aircraft deliveries and retirements for the coming decade.

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Jens Flottau, Thierry Dubois

With the regional aircraft market split between Embraer and ATR, U.S. airlines will have to buy in for Embraer to break into turboprops.
 
 
Molly McMillin

Now focused on business aviation, Bombardier makes its first major product announcement.
 
 
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