An unmanned EC145 has flown at the French Air Force base in Istres, France. Eurocopter is using the helicopter to validate its optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) demonstration program.
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British A400M program over budget by 770 mil pounds
The British Parliament was told that the A400M program is now running over budget by 770 million pounds.
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CH-47F Block 2 to boost payload capability
The U.S. Army wants the CH-47F Block 2 to regain the ability to carry a 22,000-lb payload, a capability that was lost over the years.
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IAI to build F-35 wings
Israel Aerospace Industries will build wings for the F-35 under a 10-15 year contract.
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YouTube: Y-20 carried out 2nd, 3rd test flights
China’s Y-20 large transport aircraft flew its second test flight at 15：15 on Apr. 20 and another one on 12：32 on Apr. 21.