All Fixed-Wing news – Page 542
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NewsChile accepts first C-295 for anti-submarine role
The Chilean navy has taken delivery of its first C-295 anti-submarine warfare aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus Military ...
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Thomson Airways flight diverts to Athens following security alert
A Thomson Airways flight was diverted to Athens today following a security alert on the Boeing 757-200 aircraft, the airline has confirmed.
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Brazilian ambitions propel Embraer Defence Systems
A movie celebrating Brazilian military kit may have flopped, but Embraer Defence Systems takes the national mission seriously
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US naval aviation back on the rise
After its initial rise and fall, US naval aviation is again resurgent
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NewsUPS 747 fire started in forward main deck: inquiry
Investigators have determined that the fire which brought down a UPS Boeing 747-400 freighter near Dubai probably started in the main cargo deck just forward...
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Waiting continues for Brazil’s F-X2 contract decision
The ongoing battle for the F-X2 fighter contract took another turn when Brazil inaugurated a new president in January
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NewsLIBYA: Sweden sends Gripens to join Unified Protector
Sweden has deployed eight Saab Gripen fighters to Sigonella, Sicily in support of NATO's Operation Unified Protector ...
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Eurocopter vectors growth
A strategic North American deal gives EADS subsidiary three key benefits
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NewsPICTURES: Italy's first T-346A trainer makes flight debut
Alenia Aermacchi has flown its first of a planned 15 T-346A jet trainers for the Italian air force ...
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UK details plans for Royal Wedding flypast
Seven RAF aircraft past and present will perform a flypast over Buckingham palace to mark the Royal Wedding on 29 April, the MoD says ...
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PICTURE: Bulgaria receives its last C-27J transport
Alenia Aeronautica has delivered the Bulgarian air force's third and final C-27J Spartan under a contract signed in 2006 ...
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Goodrich to provide sensor upgrade for U-2
Goodrich is providing Syers sensor upgrades for the USAF's U-2 and E-8C surveillance aircraft fleets ...
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NewsLIBYA: NATO assumes 'sole command' of coalition air operations
NATO on 31 March assumed sole command of air operations over Libya, as the number of countries supporting the international action has increased steadily ...
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NewsPICTURES: Germany's ParaLander cargo system cleared for use in Afghanistan
Cassidian has won German approval for its UAV-categorised ParaLander cargo delivery system to be used in Afghanistan ...
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NewsTwo new F-35s set to join flight-test fleet
Two more Lockheed Martin F-35s are set to join the flight-test fleet as programme officials work to recover from a setback on 9 March.
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Work starts on South African Hawk upgrade
The first eight of South Africa's Hawk 120 advanced jet trainers are receiving upgraded navigation equipment and simulated weapons functionality ...
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LIBYA: Italian Eurofighters, Harriers fly first combat air patrol missions
Italian Eurofighters and AV-8B Harrier IIs have begun flying combat air patrol missions in support of the NATO operation against Libya ...
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Indian navy eyes more Israeli UAVs
India's navy has operational requirements for additional unmanned air vehicles made by Israel Aerospace Industries, sources say ...
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NewsBudget pressures halt Eurofighter Tranche 3B talks, says Cassidian boss
Budgetary pressures in Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK have halted talks about the proposed Tranche 3B production phase of the Eurofighter programme ...
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NewsXcor, ULA team up for upper-stage booster
Commercial spaceflight start-up Xcor Aerospace has teamed with the United Launch Alliance (ULA) to develop a low-cost challenger to the 52-year-old Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RL10 engine.