All Fixed-Wing news – Page 548
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NewsPICTURE: Libyan pilots flee to Malta in armed Mirage F1s
Two Libyan Arab Air Force Dassault Mirage F1 fighters landed at Malta international airport on 21 February armed with unguided rocket pods ...
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PICTURE: South Africa weighs Dakota replacement options
The South African Air Force has yet to decide on a replacement strategy for its aged Douglas DC-3 Dakotas ...
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NewsVIDEO: Royal Navy supporters fight to save Commando Helicopter Force
The UK Royal Navy's Sea King-equipped Commando Helicopter Force is at risk due to spending cuts, claims an internet lobby ...
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Quelling Australia's defence concerns
Australia's military is pursuing a radical expansion of its aviation capabilities - and a campaign to resolve acquisition issues
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NewsEmbraer deepens ties with India defence market
Embraer ceremonially unveiled the first of three new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) test aircraft ordered by the Indian government as the Brazilian manufacturer continues to deepen ties with New Dehli.
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NewsIndian navy issues maritime patrol, amphibian requests
The Indian navy has issued requests for information for a medium-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft and nine twin-engined multi-role amphibians ...
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Australian aerospace targets international appeal
Australia's aerospace industry has benefited from niche focus and government support as it seeks to establish itself on the world stage
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Quickstep's perfect timing
Breakthrough JSF deal and move to Sydney come five years after composite pioneer's IPO
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This Week briefing
Bombardier delivered 58 fewer aircraft during its 2010-11 fiscal year compared with the year before, but remains confident its fundamentals are strong in the long term for both the business and commercial aircraft markets
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PICTURE: UK squadron prepares for Nimrod R1 retirement
The RAF's 51 Sqn has given one of its Nimrod R1s special markings, as it moves within weeks of retiring the surveillance aircraft ...
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EADS's German stakeholding under discussion in Berlin
The German government is this week expected to discuss a proposal that would see it buy a 15% stake in Airbus parent EADS: 7.5% from a consortium of German banks and 7.5% from Daimler, which would retain a 7.5% stake.
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NewsSaudi Arabia seeks Tranche 3 capabilities for Typhoon fleet
Saudi Arabia could modify its Salam programme acquisition of the Eurofighter Typhoon to equip part of the fleet with Tranche 3 capabilities ...
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US House votes to cancel F-35's alternate engine, but debate continues
US lawmakers have voted to cancel the General Electric/Rolls-Royce F136 engine, but the debate about the alternate engine for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter will resume in the Senate.
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Dassault offers French military Heron TP lease deal
Dassault is considering leasing Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP unmanned aircraft systems to the French armed forces ...
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NewsPICTURES: Oldest Dominie trainer flown into retirement at Cosford
One of the RAF's recently-retired Dominie T1 trainers has been flown to its new home at the RAF Museum Cosford ...
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EADS outlines bidding strategy for KC-X win
As the KC-X competition enters perhaps its final week, EADS North America has revealed a major shift in pricing strategy and outlined how its proposal may prevail over Boeing's bid.
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NewsPICTURES: A400M starts tanker trials with RAF VC10
Airbus Military has kicked off A400M tanker receiver trials behind an RAF-operated VC10 ...
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NewsA400M, other charges push Thales into red
Thales is to report a 2010 operating loss of €100 million ($135 million) after taking a remarkable €700 million charge against its troubled supply contracts for the Airbus Military A400M, Turkish Meltem maritime patrol aircraft and a Danish ticketing project.
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NewsSea Avenger wing passes wind tunnel test
General Atomics has completed key wind tunnel testing with its carrier-based Sea Avenger unmanned aircraft ...
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PICTURE: South Korean F-16s get JDAM capability
South Korea plans to equip its Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighters with Boeing's GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition.