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Russia bolsters air defences in Syria with S-400 missiles
Moscow’s response to the loss of one of its Sukhoi Su-24 strike aircraft during an incident near the Turkish border with Syria on 24 November has included the deployment of S-400 surface-to-air missiles.
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Opinion
OPINION: Airbus narrowbody strategy delivers Neo success
We have become so used to charting catastrophic programme delays – from the A380 to the 787 and CSeries – that when a new type makes certification as advertised, it can come as a surprise.
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Mexican 737-300 suffers gear collapse after touchdown
Mexico City’s international airport was forced to close a runway for 4h after a Boeing 737-300 suffered a landing-gear collapse after touchdown.
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MHI breaks ground on new factory for MRJ wing
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has broken ground on a new factory to build wings for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ).
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India receives last batch of Ukraine-upgraded An-32s
The Indian air force has received its eighth and final batch of Antonov AN−32RE tactical transports to be upgraded in the Ukraine.
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NewsLockheed expresses UK MPA disappointment, looks to new opportunities
Lockheed Martin says the lack of open competition for the UK’s newly-selected maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) is disappointing, but says there are other opportunities worldwide for its Vigilance mission system on a variety of aircraft types.
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NewsSwitzerland orders Hermes 900 UAV
Switzerland has signed a production contract for the Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicle following selection of the type in June 2014.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: What will passengers experience in the hubs of 2030?
Long-haul travellers arriving at a hub airport in 2030 should expect to enter a building powered by the latest technology. It will sell itself on its distinctive experience, with transport connections into the heart of the city. If you are transferring to another flight, your options may include enjoying time ...
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India broadens training role of PC-7 Mk II
The Indian air force has been forced to commence intermediate stage II pilot training with the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II basic trainer aircraft (BTA), which also serves as its basic stage I trainer.
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VietJet, Lufthansa Technic in engine MRO deal
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has signed an engine service agreement with Lufthansa Technic.
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NewsFatal MV-22 crash in Hawaii linked to excessive debris ingestion
The fatal Bell-Boeing MV-22 crash in Hawaii on May 17 could prompt the US Marine Corps to adopt an improved engine filtration system being developed for the CV-22 operated by the air force.
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NewsUK defence review promises rotorcraft stability
Reflecting its major investments in military helicopters for several years, the UK government’s Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) contains no major surprises with regard to the rotorcraft sector.
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NewsUSAF ‘all-in’ on JSTARS Recap despite opposition
The US Air Force’s proposed acquisition of a next-generation JSTARS battlefield management platform faces an uphill struggle to secure the required funding, and would be cancelled altogether if some within the Pentagon had their way.
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NewsUSAF denies seeking more F-16 or F-15 combat jets
The US Air Force has denied any plans to purchase another tranche of Lockheed Martin F-16 or Boeing F-15 combat jets following reports it could seek bids for up to 72 new aircraft.
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FL Technics cleared to work on Russian-registered Superjets
Overhaul firm FL Technics has secured approval from Russian authorities to perform line maintenance on Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
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NewsLack of freighter development pushing back commercial UAV introduction
The first application for large unmanned air vehicles in the commercial aviation sector is likely to be for cargo transport, however a lack of new designs exclusively for manned freighters suggests that aircraft manufacturers are not prioritising investment in this area.
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NewsDassault delivers medevac 2000LX to Beijing Red Cross
On 23 November, Dassault delivered a Falcon 2000LX business jet to Chinese medical evacuation provider Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center (999).
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Music test protects C295 from missile threats
Elbit Systems' MUSIC directional infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system has been successfully demonstrated using an Airbus Defence & Space C295 transport, during trials for a NATO team.
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Airbus begins manufacturing Beluga XL structures
Airbus expects to start manufacturing the centre wing-box of the A330-based Beluga XL outsize transport early next year, having already begun cutting fuselage frames.
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NewsNorthrop, Raytheon ready for USAF's JSTARs radar competition
Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have raised their hands to participate in a radar engineering project tied to the US air force’s approximately $9 billion acquisition of “JSTARS” business jets for wide-area airborne surveillance and battle management.