All Fixed-Wing news – Page 558
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Applied Signal buy to boost Raytheon intelligence
Raytheon has moved to expand its intelligence-gathering products with an agreement to purchase mid-tier defence contractor Applied Signal Technology in a $490 million deal.
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C-17 fleet reaches two-million-hour landmark
In December, a US Air Force airdrop mission just south of the Afghan capital Kabul pushed the worldwide fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemasters past the two million flying hours milestone, Boeing confirms.
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PICTURE: Grizzly 4 takes off
Airbus Military's fourth A400M transport made its first sortie on 20 December.
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Saab to support South African Gripens
Saab has been awarded contracts to provide aftermarket support - as well as ancillary equipment and services - in relation to South Africa's order of 26 Gripen C and D fighters.
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Comment: Show off
Military aircraft display routines are supposed to be about giving taxpayers a prudent, safe look at what they're getting for their money - not pushing aircraft to and beyond their limits
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Business briefs
Elbit Systems of America has boosted its US military services offering with the $85 million cash acquisition of M7 Aerospace, which supports aerostructures manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, engineering and supply chain management.
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Mexican UAV crash under investigation
The single-engine Orbiter Mini UAV, built by Israeli firm Aeronautics Defense Systems, was on a mission when a mechanical problem forced it down, Mexican...
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Sukhoi's Su-25UBM completes state acceptance trials
Sukhoi has completed state acceptance trials for the Su-25UBM twin-seat attack aircraft and operational trainer, including the use of live weapons.
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NewsCUTAWAY: AH-1Z Viper enters production as substantially new aircraft
Bell's AH-1Z Viper is entering production as a substantially new aircraft, with increased aerodynamic performance and vastly more sophisticated avionics ...
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NewsFirst RAF personnel to start Rivet Joint conversion in January
Royal Air Force personnel will start to transition to the RC-135 Rivet Joint electronic intelligence aircraft in January ...
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India receives first C-130J
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of six C-130J aircraft to the Indian air force ...
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Sea Harrier revived by former USMC pilot for air show circuit
An ex-US Marine Corps pilot and volunteer team overcame a crash, parts shortages and other obstacles to restore a decommissioned Royal Navy Sea Harrier
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NewsEuro Hawk passes first endurance test
The European variant of the high-altitude, long-endurance Global Hawk UAV passed its first endurance test, says Northrop Grumman ...
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PICTURES: Eurocopter completes four first flights in one day
Eurocopter successfully completed four first flights on 17 December, including its second prototype EC175 heavy twin ...
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NewsIndia receives first C-130J from breakthrough deal with US industry
The Indian air force has received the first of six Lockheed Martin C-130Js ordered under New Dehli's first transaction with the US foreign military sale system ...
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NewsPilatus receives follow-on PC-21 trainer order from Swiss air force
Pilatus will deliver two more PC-21 trainers to the Swiss air force under a deal signed on 17 December ...
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Bell unveils 412EP power boost, hints at future upgrades
Bell Helicopter has unveiled a new power and cockpit upgrade plan for the 412EP as the four-bladed, light-twin nears its 30th anniversary in commercial service.
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Fourth A400M nears debut, as type approaches 1,000 flight hours
Airbus Military should cap a solid year in its A400M programme next week, with the debut flight of its fourth flight test example ...
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NewsC-17 crash report exposes cracks in USAF safety culture
Pilot error is the US Air Force's official cause for the first fatal crash of a Boeing C-17, but the service's investigation report has also exposed lax oversight of an over-aggressive flier who was allowed to repeatedly perform an unsafe airshow routine.
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Israeli firms pursue Chilean UAV requirement
Israel's three major manufacturers of unmanned air vehicles have each submitted proposals in a bid to meet the future requirements of the Chilean air force.