US Air Force to begin fighter-mounted laser testing this summer

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US Air Force to begin fighter-mounted laser testing this summer // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_Air_Force_to_begin_fighter-mounted_laser_testing_this_summer_999.html

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China to build 'world's fastest' wind tunnel

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China to build 'world's fastest' wind tunnel // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_to_build_worlds_fastest_wind_tunnel_999.html

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China to launch Long March-5B rocket next year

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China to launch Long March-5B rocket next year // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_to_launch_Long_March_5B_rocket_next_year_999.html

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60 years in orbit for 'grapefruit satellite' - the oldest human object in space

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60 years in orbit for 'grapefruit satellite' - the oldest human object in space // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/60_years_in_orbit_for_grapefruit_satellite___the_oldest_human_object_in_space_999.html

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US approves $1 billion in Saudi defense contracts

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US approves $1 billion in Saudi defense contracts // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_approves_1_billion_in_Saudi_defense_contracts_999.html

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Winglet-equipped C-27J to arrive in 2019

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Winglet-equipped C-27J to arrive in 2019 // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/winglet-equipped-c-27j-to-arrive-in-2019-446950/

Leonardo will from 2019 deliver its C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifter in a new baseline configuration featuring updated avionics and winglets as standard.
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US ​Congress appropriates a 28% increase in funding for new aircraft

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​Congress appropriates a 28% increase in funding for new aircraft // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/congress-appropriates-a-28-increase-in-funding-for-447039/

President Donald Trump signed into law on 23 March a spending bill that adds 143 aircraft, worth $9.5 billion, to what was already requested by the Department of Defence, including 20 additional F-35 Lightning II fighters, 10 F/A-18 Super Hornets, and three KC-46A tanker aircraft.
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Completes Successful First Flight

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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Completes Successful First Flight // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-03-16-Boeing-737-MAX-7-Completes-Successful-First-Flight


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Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 9

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Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 9 // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-03-21-Boeing-Delivers-First-737-MAX-9

Lion Air Group takes first delivery; airplane will go into service with Thai Lion Air
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PLA to make more modifications to J-20 stealth fighter | Asia Times

http://www.atimes.com/article/pla-make-modifications-j-20-stealth-fighter//

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Production transformation key to Boeing NMA - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2018/03/20/production-transformation-key-to-boeing-nma/

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Airbus launches the longest range widebody in the below 300 seat market - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2018/03/20/airbus-launches-the-longest-range-widebody-in-the-below-300-seat-market/

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In new blow, Boeing defeats Airbus at American, sources say; AA says 'no decision yet' - Leeham News and Comment

https://leehamnews.com/2018/03/23/in-new-blow-boeing-defeats-airbus-at-american-sources-say-aa-says-no-decision-yet/

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Blade Raises $32m, Teams With Airbus On Urban Helos

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Blade Raises $32m, Teams With Airbus On Urban Helos // AviationWeek.com Commercial Aviation Channel
http://aviationweek.com/awinbizav/blade-raises-32m-teams-airbus-urban-helos

On-demand helicopter service provider Fly Blade has raised $38 million in a Series B financing round that includes investment from Airbus Helicopters.

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PHOTOS: Boeing’s Smallest Modern 737, the MAX 7, Takes its First Flight

Boeing's newest offering, the 737 MAX 7, took to the skies on March 16, an uncharacteristically sunny, blue-sky day for a Boeing first flight — most all of them in recent memory have taken place on truly miserable days. https://www.airlinereporter.com/2018/03/photos-boeings-smallest-737-the-max-7-takes-its-first-flight/

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NASA fires rocket nozzle made with new 3D printing tech

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/534370464/0/gizmag~NASA-fires-rocket-nozzle-made-with-new-D-printing-tech/

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TsAGI conducts research to improve flight safety

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/3677/

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TsAGI Centenary in the history of aviation: the MiG-25 interceptor

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/3678/

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TsAGI scientists improve the metal-composite compound evaluation method

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/3679/

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Did the F-35i Adir make a secret combat debut? | India to finally call winner on MANPAD competition | Kratos’ F-35 “wingman” given US export license

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/did-the-f-35i-adir-make-a-secret-combat-debut-india-to-finally-call-winner-on-manpad-competition-kratos-f-35-wingman-given-us-export-license-039430/

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Netherlands Technology Lifts PAL-V Into The Market

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=c48b039a-231c-4161-a199-8c81ee2f3862

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​PICTURES: Qantas makes history as Perth inaugural lands in London

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-qantas-makes-history-as-perth-inaugural-l-447040/

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NASA Admits Alcubierre Drive Initiative: Faster Than The Speed Of Light | International Space Academy

http://www.ispacea.com/2018/03/nasa-admits-alcubierre-drive-initiative.html?m=1

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