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RAF reveals FSTA fleet structure: Nine dedicated modified Airbus A330-200s, five back-up
Nine Airbus A330-200s to be dedicated to RAF operations, five more on rapid readiness for surge requirements
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NewsRAF to have just nine A330s in core FSTA tanker fleet
Nine Airbus A330-200s to be dedicated to RAF operations, five more on rapid readiness for surge requirements
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NewsPicture: US air base in Diego Garcia to return to operation after landing gear failure B-1 cleared by crane
The runway at the US military refuelling and tactical base on the UK Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia is expected to be returned to operational status this weekend after the Rockwell B-1B strategic bomber that made a wheels-up landing on Monday has been cleared by the island's port heavy ...
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NewsMilitary engines
This week's Flight International features reports from Los Angeles and London on the battle to power the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the development of the Airbus Military A400M’s engine, the Europrop TP400.
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Aviation area set to expand
Brussels has signed an agreement with eight south-east European states to expand the European Common Aviation Area (ECAA) and form a 35-country-strong aviation block.
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Power demands
Development of the Airbus Military A400M’s engine, the Europrop TP400-D6, has overcome early difficulties, and is on schedule for 2007 certification
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Power of two: Military engines for the Joint Strike Fighter
The battle to power the Joint Strike Fighter harks back to the ‘Great Engine War’ fought a decade ago over the F-15 and F-16. But will competition bring benefits?