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U.S. Military plans test of missile intercept system with N. Korea in mind

Preparing for North Korea’s growing threat, the Pentagon will try to shoot down an intercontinental-range missile for the first time in a test next week. The goal is to more closely simulate a North Korean ICBM aimed at the U.S. homeland, officials said Friday

Turkey's TAI says signs $292 million deal with Spirit Aero

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has announced the signing of a $292 million production deal with aircraft parts maker Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc.

TAI said in the May 26 statement that the deal was an extension until 2023 of its existing agreement to produce Boeing 737 MAX and LTA parts for Spirit Aero.

Turkey's TAI eyeing cooperation with Boeing in mid-range aircraft development

Turkey's TAI wants to build cooperation with Boeing in the U.S. company's new plans to develop a mid-range aircraft, TAI President and CEO Temel Kotil said on May 8. 

Speaking to state-run Anadolu Agency, Kotil said he has already written to Boeing regarding the issue. 

China's first large passenger jet prepares for its maiden flight

The C919, regarded as China's answer to the Boeing 737 and Airbus 320, is expected to make its maiden flight on May 5, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). It is China's first domestically-built large passenger jet.

The plane will take off from Shanghai's Pudong International Airport.

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