All Fixed-Wing news – Page 149
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Bell touts advantages of 407GXi for US Navy trainer bid
Bell remains on course to secure US Federal Aviation Administration certification for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations on its 407GXi light-single ahead of a US Navy deadline in August.
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Berlin obtains modified A319 for arms control monitoring flights
Germany's defence ministry on 21 June took delivery of a converted Airbus ACJ319 to operate international arms control observation flights under the Treaty on Open Skies between NATO and nations of the former Warsaw Pact.
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NewsPARIS: Eurofighter launches long-term enhancement programme
The long-serving Eurofighter Typhoon could soon see additional enhancements as part of a Long Term Evolution (LTE) effort, which aims to boost the platform’s capabilities until next-generation assets – such as the Franco-German New Generation Fighter revealed earlier this week – are brought into service.
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PARIS: Airbus defence chief targets technological edge
After six months in position as Airbus Defence & Space’s head of military aircraft, Alberto Gutierrez is at the show in upbeat mood, buoyed by a new contractual agreement with customers of the A400M tactical transport, and swift progress being made with a Future Combat Air System programme for France, ...
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NewsPARIS: Lockheed Martin buoyed by European spending boost
Lockheed Martin is enjoying a busy show, thanks to an upturn in defence spending among European nations and increased interest in products including the F-16 and F-35 fighters and C-130J tactical transport.
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Iran claims shoot down of RQ-4 Global Hawk
Further raising tensions in the Middle East, the government of Iran claims to have shot down a Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle (UAV) over Kuh Mubarak, a coastal area of Iran at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
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NewsPARIS: Aeronautics eyes fresh Orbiter 4 sales
Israeli unmanned systems specialist Aeronautics is displaying its flagship Orbiter 4 multipurpose unmanned air vehicle at the show, with the company aiming for a number of export opportunities around the world.
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PARIS: IFTS fighter school to open second base
The International Flight Training School (IFTS) operated by the Italian air force and Leonardo will open a second branch at Decimomannu air force base on the island of Sicily.
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NewsPARIS: JF-17 Block III to have first flight by year-end
The Block III version of the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighter will have its first flight before the end of 2019.
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NewsPARIS: All the best images from the show
All the best images from on the ground at the 2019 Paris air show.
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NewsPARIS: Lockheed Martin juggles F-35 upgrades with fixing issues
Lockheed Martin is attempting to upgrade the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, while dealing with lingering as well as new supply chain and reliability issues.
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NewsPARIS: Boeing looks to F/A-18 E/F Block III for overseas boost
Boeing is optimistic on the international prospects for the Block III version of its F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
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PARIS: JF-17 returns after 2017 absence
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 will make its second appearance at this year's show, appearing in the static park and in the flying display.
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PARIS: Additional nations poised to try CH-53K, Sikorsky says
Sikorsky has been cleared to host demonstration flights of its CH-35K heavylift helicopter for additional nations, as the company eyes sales prospects beyond its long-held interest in re-equipping the air forces of Germany and Israel.
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PARIS: DA62 makes budget ISR platform for Leonardo
Leonardo and Diamond Aircraft have teamed up to pack much of the Italian aerospace champion’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission management system – normally flown on ATR turboprops – into a smaller, budget package.
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R-R engine upgrade to extend Thai Hercules life
Rolls-Royce has received an engine upgrade contract that will extend Thailand’s operational use of the Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport and also reduce the maintenance demands of its turboprop engines.
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NewsPARIS: F-35 to take about half of fighter market over next decade
The worldwide fighter market could grow by 17.2% over the next decade, representing a total output of 3,401 aircraft.
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NewsPARIS: StormBreaker foul-weather precision bomb to IOC in 2019
The US Air Force is likely to declare Raytheon’s foul-weather precision bomb, the StormBreaker, to have initial operational capability (IOC) on the Boeing F-15 fighter before the end of 2019.
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PARIS: Kratos now has 10 jet-powered tactical UAVs in development
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions now has 10 jet-powered tactical UAVs at various levels of development with several soon heading into production runs.
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PARIS: Bell-Boeing tries to sell V-22 despite lacklustre interest
With its ability to offer bulk discounts to foreign militaries closing within about a year, the Bell-Boeing joint venture that makes and sells the V-22 Osprey hoping to close the sale of up to 50 aircraft.