All Fixed-Wing news – Page 146
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NewsUK details Reaper transition plan as Protector advances
The UK is planning to achieve a seamless transition in its delivery of unmanned surveillance services from the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator to the company’s more capable Protector RG1 by 2024, with flight testing of the new model now gathering pace.
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NewsBulgarian parliament clears F-16V buy for second time
Bulgaria’s on-off acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-16V appears to be proceeding again after the country’s parliament overturned a presidential veto of the $1.26 billion deal.
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Sukhoi kicks off serial production of Su-57: report
Sukhoi has commenced serial production of the Su-57 fighter, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS citing deputy prime minister Yuri Borisov.
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Ottawa releases RFP for 88 new fighters
Ottawa has released a request for proposals (RFP) for its future fighter competition that could see it obtain 88 new fighter jets.
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NewsMission Systems boost Northrop Grumman Q2 profits
Northrop Grumman’s second quarter operating profit jumped 16% year-on-year to $946 million in the second quarter, helped by strength in its Mission Systems business.
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NewsUSAF F-35As gain safety feature seven years early
Lockheed Martin F-35As operated by the US Air Force have started to receive a ground collision avoidance system seven years ahead of schedule.
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NewsRAF test pilot to fly with Virgin Orbit crew
A UK Royal Air Force (RAF) test pilot will be seconded to support Virgin Orbit’s small satellite launch activities, with a successful candidate to fly on board its modified Boeing 747-400 platform, named “Cosmic Girl”.
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NewsChinese defence whitepaper short on airpower details
A Chinese defence whitepaper has outlined Beijing’s commitment to building a stronger, more capable People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), but is tantalizingly short on detail.
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NewsKAI yet to receive confirmation of Argentine FA-50 win
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has yet to receive word that its FA-50 has been selected in an Argentinian requirement for light fighters.
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NewsLockheed sees $3.5 billion of hypersonic work in near term
Lockheed Martin expects to sign $3.5 billion worth of hypersonic development contracts within the next two years.
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NewsBulgarian president vetoes F-16V purchase
Bulgaria’s president has vetoed the country’s planned $1.26 billion acquisition of eight Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters, citing a lack of agreement over the deal.
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NewsJakarta still seeking concessions on K-FX/I-FX costs
Jakarta continues to press for concessions on the price of involvement in the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) K-FX/I-FX fighter programme.
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NewsStrained Russia, Ukraine ties slow Indian An-32 upgrades
The upgrade of Indian air force Antonov An−32 tactical transports is well behind schedule and is only likely to be completed by 2025 - an eight year delay from the original plan.
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NewsPratt & Whitney wins $254m to remanufacture foreign F100 engines
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Military Engines won a $254 million contract to remanufacture an undisclosed number of F100 engines for Foreign Military Sales customers of the USA.
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NewsRIAT: Firebird makes European debut as Northrop names buyers
Northrop Grumman has revealed the first two customers for its Firebird intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, as the company exhibits the type in Europe for the first time at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).
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NewsRIAT: UK takes wraps off unmanned LANCA concept
Three bidders have been selected to pursue a UK demonstration-phase contract for an unmanned lightweight affordable novel combat aircraft (LANCA) capability.
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NewsRIAT: Lockheed Martin enjoying European sales high
Lockheed Martin is eyeing increased opportunities to deliver a broad range of defence products to European customers, with the F-35 Lightning II holding particular appeal as the company continues to drive down the cost of its fifth-generation stealth fighter.
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NewsRIAT: How Typhoon updates put Centurion on guard for UK
The past 12 months have seen a momentous shift in the UK’s combat aircraft balance, with Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s having received new ground-attack weapons, its last Panavia Tornado GR4s retiring and the type’s successor – the Lockheed Martin F-35B – conducting its first operational missions in the ...
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NewsRIAT: Sweden joins formation with UK on Tempest programme
Sweden has become the first nation to join forces with the UK on its Tempest future combat air system (FCAS) project, with the pair having signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the initiative.
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NewsRIAT: Wolverine hopes for US Air Force certification boost
Textron Aviation Defense believes a forthcoming US Air Force certification campaign for its Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine light-attack aircraft will open to the door to future export orders.