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NewsF-35 programme chief highlights software, engine problems
The head of the US military's F-35 programme insisted on 26 March that Lockheed Martin and other suppliers must make improvements to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme before the government awards contracts for higher production rates.
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NewsUSAF updates firefighter training and equipment following B-2 tailpipe fire
The US Air Force has revamped some firefighting training manuals and is acquiring new equipment in response to a tailpipe fire that caused $64.4 million in damage to a B-2 bomber in 2010.
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NewsPaveway IV service entry imminent for RAF Typhoons
The UK Royal Air Force could be as little as four to five months from having its Paveway IV precision-guided bombs fully qualified through the entire Eurofighter Typhoon flight envelope.
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NewsUS services to embark on T-6 avionics upgrade
The US military is moving forward with plans to modernise avionics in its fleet of Beechcraft T-6 trainers, an effort intended to ensure the aircraft meet next-generation US airspace requirements through 2025.
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Adria to start five new services
Adria Airways will add five new international routes as part of its summer schedule.
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Australia develops support infrastructure for MH-60Rs
Work on the Royal Australian Navy’s Lockheed Martin MH-60R Romeo helicopter support facilities is well underway at HMAS Albatross near Nowra on the New South Wales south coast.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: 777X closes on A350-1000 order tally in Asia-Pacific
If All Nippon Airways firms up today’s order for 20 Boeing 777-9X aircraft, it will put the new Boeing type in striking distance of surpassing the Airbus A350-1000’s Asia Pacific order book.
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NewsMH370 search: Thai satellite detects scattered objects
Thailand’s science ministry has released new images of the search zone for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, apparently showing a large number of scattered objects.
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NewsJapan Transocean Air to order 12 737-800s
Japan Airlines Group subsidiary Japan Transocean Air will order 12 Boeing 737-800s.
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NewsANA to order 70 777s, 787s and A320neos
All Nippon Airways’ board has approved a $16.6 billion fleet renewal programme that will see it order a total of 70 new Boeing 777s, 787s and Airbus A320neos.
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NewsChina Aviation Supplies orders 70 Airbus aircraft
China Aviation Supplies has placed a firm order for 43 Airbus A320s and 27 A330s during a state visit by China’s president Xi Jinping to France.
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NewsLockheed gets additional F-35 contract amid warnings of more delays
The US government awarded Lockheed Martin a $698 million contract to procure long-lead materials for 57 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
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Etihad stresses Alitalia-Air Berlin network synergies
Etihad Airway’s chief executive James Hogan sees a “strong fit” in the Alitalia-Air Berlin network combined with Air Serbia as well as major codeshare relationship with Air France and KLM.
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Aerostar wins A319 C-check work from Fastjet
Pan-African low-cost carrier Fastjet has selected Romania’s Aerostar for C-check maintenance on two Airbus A319s.
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NewsMBDA details Brimstone success from Reaper
MBDA has provided further details about its trial activity involving dual-mode seeker-equipped Brimstone air-to-surface missiles and a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Reaper remotely piloted air system.
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NewsCanada's search and rescue programme progresses, companies prepare for RFP
Progress continues in Canada’s lengthy quest for a new fixed-wing search and rescue (FWSAR) aircraft, with the country confirming that six defence contractors have been selected to bid for the job.
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NewsBrazil to boost World Cup security with unmanned Hermes 900
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract to supply a Hermes 900 unmanned air system to the Brazilian air force, with the equipment to be supplied within two months.
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NewsMH370 search: Satellites find field of over 100 items
Satellites monitoring the southern Indian Ocean for debris from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have located an area containing more than 100 objects.
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NewsAir safety experts question MH370’s impact on data connectivity
Aviation safety experts are dubious that the MH370 tragedy will spark urgent action to improve the data connectivity of airliners.
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Air India seeks A320 simulator
Air India has issued a tender seeking for the supply and installation of an Airbus A320 full flight simulator at its training centre in Hyderabad.