All Fixed-Wing news – Page 28
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NewsMore Eurofighters ‘the right choice’ for Spain’s Halcon need, Airbus claims
A repeat Eurofighter buy represents Spain’s best option for replacing an aged fleet of Canary Islands-based Boeing F-18 fighters, Airbus has claimed, after Lockheed Martin recently cited interest in its F-35 from Madrid.
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C295 orders approaching 70 this year, Airbus says
Buoyed by its recent receipt from India of a long-awaited contract to produce 56 C295 medium transports, Airbus Defence & Space believes there are further strong opportunities to add to the type’s order book. New Delhi signed a production contract on 24 September, just over two weeks after its Cabinet ...
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Airbus touts autonomous refuelling advance, as USAF tanker opportunity nears
Airbus Defence & Space has announced plans to extend its work on automatic air-to-air refuelling – or so-called A3R – technologies by in the future incorporating fully autonomous functionality.
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In depth
How retirements trimmed World Air Forces fleet
We mark some of the most notable national fleet retirements recorded since we published our last World Air Forces directory.
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Analysis
How CSG21 deployment proved UK’s reborn carrier strike credentials
The first operational test of the UK’s reconstituted carrier strike capability has been a broad success, with its embarked F-35Bs performing in combat and working alongside US Marine Corps assets.
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Analysis
How Afghanistan’s fall reshaped World Air Forces inventory
Afghanistan returning to Taliban control saw its military aircraft inventory drop to zero and tested the international community’s ability to rescue at-risk civilians, during another busy year for defence.
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Croatia signs for used Rafales from France
Croatia has signed for the acquisition of 12 secondhand Dassault Rafale fighters from France, following approval for the deal earlier this week.
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USAF meets with Japanese navy to learn about amphibious aircraft operations
In another indication that developing an amphibious Lockheed Martin C-130 is a top priority for the US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the service sent Major General Eric Hill to speak with Japanese navy representatives about that country’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft.
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First Greenville-built F-16V one year from delivery, Lockheed says
Lockheed Martin is advancing with work on the first F-16V to be built on its new final assembly line in Greenville, South Carolina, and is confident of securing further fresh business for the world’s most widely-used fighter.
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USAF practices hot refuelling General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper for ‘Agile’ ops
The US Air Force says it conducted hot pit refuelling training for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper unmanned air vehicle for the first time.
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Boeing delivers Norway’s first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft
Boeing has delivered Norway’s first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft at a ceremony in Seattle.
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Egypt activates contract for additional Rafales
Egypt has signed for an additional 30 Dassault Rafale combat aircraft, activating a contract that was agreed in May. Cairo already operates a 24-strong fleet of the French-built fighters dating from a 2015 deal. Source: Dassault Aviation Egypt already operates 24-strong Rafale fleet “In a demanding geopolitical ...
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Embraer vows legal measures as Brazilian air force to cut KC-390 order by nearly half
The Brazilian air force informed Embraer it will cut its KC-390 Millennium transport order from 28 to 15 aircraft.
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UK loses first F-35B in Mediterranean crash
The UK’s months-long Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) deployment has suffered a significant setback just weeks before its conclusion, with the 17 November crash of a Lockheed Martin F-35B.
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RAF, Zero Petroleum claim first net-zero synthetic fuel flight
Zero Petroleum and the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) have claimed a world record for a first aircraft flight conducted using 100% synthetic fuel.
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Lockheed outlines strong demand for C-130J, as first German example flies
Lockheed Martin has performed the first flight of a C-130J for Germany, as fresh sales opportunities look set to enable it to extend production of the tactical transport for the next decade-plus.
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KC-390 ‘perfect’ for Middle East operations, Embraer boss says
Embraer’s defence unit is enjoying a busy Dubai air show, with Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro among those to have received a tour of its KC-390 tanker/transport.
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Lockheed to hit F-35 delivery target for 2021, as UAE talks continue
With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) having secured US approval to buy 50 Lockheed Martin F-35As almost one year ago, many at the Dubai air show will be surprised to see the fifth-generation type present only in the guise of a full-scale replica.
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Interview
Saab chief details UAE growth as GlobalEye prospects soar
Saab chief executive Micael Johansson tells FlightGlobal about the company’s success with the United Arab Emirates’ GlobalEye programme, and details its near-term delivery plans for Gripen E fighters ordered by Brazil and Sweden.
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T-7A Red Hawk test fleet ready for EMD boost, Boeing says
Boeing is poised to start the next phase of flight-testing with its T-7A Red Hawk, as the company continues to see strong market interest in the advanced jet trainer.
