Raytheon and Boeing completed the second of 3 government-sponsored firings of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile. The JAGM used its imaging infrared (IIR) guidance system to hit an armored vehicle target at 4 kilometers (2.5 statute miles).

The Middle East is witnessing a phenomenal growth of air traffic due to increasing levels of traffic being diverted to this region, causing pressure on the air traffic control operations.

Bombardier Aerospace announced that Smart Aviation Company of Cairo, Egypt has signed a firm order to acquire two Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft, and has also taken options on an additional three Q400 NextGen aircraft.

   Egyptair received its first Airbus A330-300 aircraft from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France. Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, the aircraft seats 301 passengers with 265 in Economy Class, and 36 in Business Class.