The manufacturer is casting its net abroad as it aims to become one of the 30 largest defense companies globally.

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The company has dusted off a two-year-old concept as an intense competition builds for the second batch of Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes.

The service is pursuing an “allied by design” approach that includes a new push for space-related military sales.

The attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters likely will strengthen the resolve of the fledging aircraft manufacturer.

Aviation News, as our publication used to be known, showcased the Fairchild Military Cargo Plane on the cover of its October 30, 1944 issue, during its first flight. The Fairchild C-82 Packet was powered by two Pratt & Whitney 18-cylinder R-2800-22 engines with a takeoff horsepower of 2,100 each. The plane had a range in excess of 3,500 miles and is in the 50,000 pound class.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Kelly Ortberg’s task of revitalizing the beleaguered company was never going to be easy. Striking workers just made it harder.