All Fixed-Wing news – Page 371
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NewsItaly ponders Hammerhead UAV as Predator replacement
Italy is evaluating the Piaggio Aero P.1HH Hammerhead unmanned air vehicle (UAV) as a likely replacement for its air force's fleet of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator As from later this decade.
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NewsUSAF debates future fighter requirement
The next generation of weapons technology that replaces the Lockheed Martin F-22 and F-35 may not be a single-seater or even a fighter, but the end result should have a deeper magazine, says the retiring head of the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command (ACC).
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F-35B passes wet runway and crosswind tests
The Lockheed Martin F-35B has completed wet runway and crosswind testing, which comprised 37 missions over a 41 day period using aircraft BF-4.
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NewsFinal modernised P-3 Orion delivered to Brazil
Airbus Defence & Space has delivered the last of nine Lockheed P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft it has upgraded for the Brazilian air force.
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NewsAfrican order for Horus UAV
Flight Tech has received the first export contract for its tactical Horus FT-100 unmanned air vehicle that will see it deliver the UAV to an undisclosed African customer.
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NewsBrazil signs for three SAR-roled C295s
Brazil has ordered three search and rescue-configured Airbus C295s for operation by the nation’s air force.
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NewsFrance takes delivery of third A400M
France has received its third Airbus A400M Atlas tactical transport, representing the fourth delivery overall for the progamme.
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NewsRussian navy boosts ASW capability with modernised Il-38N
Ilyushin has delivered the first upgraded Il-38N anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to the Russian navy following a modernisation effort beginning in 2012.
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OpinionOPINION: MH17 - The chances of success for the investigators
The loss of flight MH17 is not about Malaysia Airlines. Everyone in the aviation industry knows what a cruel irony it is that this carrier has lost a second Boeing 777 with everybody on board – again apparently through no fault of its own – and empathises with its employees ...
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NewsAustralian F-35s rolled out in Texas
Australia’s first pair of F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft have been rolled out, during a ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth final assembly site in Texas. They are the lead examples of at least 72 aircraft to be produced for the nation, under an acquisition worth a projected A$12.4 billion ...
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NewsK-Max returns from Afghan deployment
The US Marine Corps’ Lockheed Martin/Kaman K-Max unmanned helicopter has returned from its Afghan deployment following almost three years in theatre.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman eyes international unmanned requirements
The chief executive of Northrop Grumman has placed precedence on the company’s unmanned capabilities, claiming that it is well positioned for a number of international requirements.
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NewsIndia finalises follow-on C-130J buy
Lockheed Martin has received a contract worth almost $565 million to produce an additional six C-130J-30 tactical transports for the Indian air force.
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NewsBoeing reports KC-46A loss, rejects wider concerns
Boeing blames a wiring redesign on the KC-46A programme for a $272 million forward loss announced on 24 July in a second quarter earnings filing, but dismisses a government estimate predicting more delays and up to another $515 in cost overruns.
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NewsAirbus pushes for UK maritime patrol contest
One of the potential bidders for a future UK maritime patrol aircraft requirement is calling on the Ministry of Defence to hold a competition, rather than “rush in” to a sole-source deal to buy Boeing’s 737-based P-8.
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India advances Avro replacement programme
India's Avro programme to replace obsolete Hindustan Aeronautics-built HS-748 transports will be handled by the nation’s private sector. The decision – taken during a Defence Acquisition Council meeting led by defence minister Arun Jaitley – means state-owned airframer HAL will have no role to play in the estimated $2.2 billion ...
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India orders more Dhruv helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics has received approval to manufacture 32 Dhruv Mk III advanced light helicopters, to be divided equally between the Indian navy and Indian coastguard.
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NewsGripen will not compete in Danish fighter competition
The Swedish government has announced that it will not contend Denmark’s fighter replacement competition with its domestically-built Saab Gripen jet.
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KAI to develop 4.5t civil, military helicopter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has emerged as the preferred bidder to develop a 4.5t helicopter with both civilian and military variants.
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NewsFrance takes delivery of upgraded E-3F
The French air force has taken delivery of its first upgraded Boeing E-3F airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, following successful flight testing.