GA-ASI Selected for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Project

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2751/ga-asi-selected-for-japan-maritime-self-defense-force-project 

General Atomics was selected to support the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance RPAS Trial Operation Project. The project will feature GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian® and will begin in April 2023

Boeing delays 767 and Air Force tanker deliveries over supplier error

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-delays-767-and-air-force-tanker-deliveries-over-supplier-error

 A supplier error is forcing rework of some Boeing 767 freighters and Air Force tankers. A software issue is delaying reconfiguration of 737 MAXs for new airlines.

FAA says technology will help avoid some dangerous landings

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/faa-says-technology-will-help-avoid-some-dangerous-landings/

 Federal officials say they have completed outfitting 43 major U.S. airports with technology to warn air traffic controllers when incoming planes are aimed at a taxiway instead of a runway.

Two Italian Air Force Pilots Killed In Mid-Air Collision Between Two U-208M Aircraft

The two aircraft were involved in a training flight when they collided and crashed. Two Italian Air Force SIAI-Marchetti S.208M liaison and glider-towing aircraft of the 60° Stormo (Wing) suffered an in-flight collision this morning [...]


https://theaviationist.com/2023/03/07/two-italian-air-force-u-208m-collided/ 

Lukashenko Admits Russian A-50U Aircraft Was Damaged In Drone Attack In Belarus

Belarus President acknowledged some damage was caused by the drone attack carried out at the end of February. A "terrorist" and more than 20 accomplices working with Ukrainian and U.S. intelligence services are detained in [...]



https://theaviationist.com/2023/03/08/lukashenko-admits-russian-a-50u-aircraft-damaged-in-drone-attack/ 

USA: Law enforcement agencies upgrade to Airbus H125 helicopters

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-03-law-enforcement-agencies-upgrade-to-airbus-h125-helicopters?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Law enforcement agencies throughout North America have placed orders for Airbus H125 helicopters, providing them with a valuable tool as they work to protect communities and ensure the safety of citizens.

Airbus Helicopters to introduce an IFR-capable H125

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-03-airbus-helicopters-to-introduce-an-ifr-capable-h125?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 


Airbus Helicopters has launched the development of an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability for the H125 in partnership with Genesys Aerosystems which will be available in the second half of 2024 from the Airbus Helicopters´ final assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi.

AutoFlight Breaks Joby 'Record'

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e6380288-8586-4a36-af8f-c22b54439cae 

Gen 4 Prototype Flies 156.7 Miles in Circular Pattern, Besting Joby by 3 km Chinese manufacturer AutoFlight announced the completion of a long-distance test flight using the 4th generation of their eVTOL aircraft, the Prosperity I.

Lightweight, 160-hp Electric LSA Motor Unveiled

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=497dcb07-0a48-4a5d-a9ec-ffe916a086ef 


Australian Company Arrives to the Scene with Compact, Streamlined Engine Option for Electric Aircraft Australian developer Kite Magnetics announced the completion of their 120-kilowatt electric propulsion unit (EPU), a small, self-contained alternative to traditional light sport engines. 

Helicopters-There is nothing wrong with Tiger and Taipan – the problem is Defence logistics - APDR

https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/helicopters-there-is-nothing-wrong-with-tiger-and-taipan-the-problem-is-defence-logistics/ 

This startling conclusion is the culmination of several years of effort to find out why Australia has had disproportionate problems keeping our 22 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARH) and 47 Taipan Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH) flying.  Other countries have nowhere near the same level of difficulty as has been experienced here.