All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 178
-
News
Greece urged to commit to Apache upgrade, as air force eyes new utility model
Greece is being encouraged to within the next few months commit to a programme to modernise its 20 Boeing AH-64A Apache attack helicopters ...
-
News
Greek navy prioritises maritime patrol aircraft contest
Acquiring a new fleet of maritime patrol aircraft is now the top procurement priority for the Greek navy, with the nation's six Lockheed P-3B Orions nearing...
-
News
Eurofighter: Learning curve for Germany
Eurofighters have made an auspicious debut in Germany, but a lack of aircraft is hampering the air force's training activities
-
News
Qatar signs contract for four C-130J transports
Qatar's air force modernisation efforts have been boosted by a new contract for four Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports, with the aircraft to join...
-
News
NATO exercises test Gripen credentials
Joint manouevres with NATO allies in the USA have tested the Gripen's credentials as an asset for expeditionary operations CRAIG HOYLE LONDON
-
News
Eurofighter nations offered split deal for Tranche 3 order
Eurofighter partner nations could divide their Tranche 3 production orders for a combined 236 aircraft into two phases, while interest in a key radar enhancement...
-
News
Defendory air show set to see Olympian battle for Greek air force orders
The Greek air force is in urgent need of new combat and trainer aircraft, but a budget crisis means manufacturers must fight for orders ...
-
-
News
UK Air Rescue team quits SAR-H contest
Competition for the UK's SAR-H search-and-rescue helicopter deal has narrowed to two bidders, with a third consortium having withdrawn its interest ...
-
News
Lockheed to perform first UK flight of Desert Hawk UAV
British Army operations using Lockheed Martin's Desert Hawk III unmanned air vehicle will receive a significant boost later this month, with the type to be flown for the first time in UK airspace.
-
News
Future Lynx engine gets EASA certification
Honeywell/Rolls-Royce joint venture LHTEC has received EASA type certification for the CTS800-4N engine, to equip two AgustaWestland products ...
-
News
A400M gets a boost, as TP400 engine hits full power
Europrop International's TP400-D6 engine for the Airbus Military A400M transport has achieved full power during ground runs using a flight testbed...
-
News
Singapore to get additional G550 as AEW trainer
Singapore Technologies Aerospace will deliver a 20-year training service to support Singapore's new fleet of Gulfstream G550-based AEW aircraft ...
-
News
Cruise missiles top Finland's F-18 upgrade request
Finland has requested the purchase of JSOW cruise missiles as part a third-phase upgrade to its Boeing F-18 fighters ...
-
NewsSaudi Arabia, Egypt seek new attack, utility helicopters
Two Middle Eastern nations have requested Apache and Black Hawk helicopter deals worth a combined $774 million ...
-
NewsA400M schedule at risk as key engine test slips to October
First flight of Airbus Military's A400M transport could slip until early November due to further engine testing delays, say industry and military sources ...
-
NewsRed Arrows charity flight raises £1.5 million
A charity auction offering a flight with the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows display team has raised £1.5 million for the Help for Heroes campaign. Image © Global Ranger/AirSpace ...
-
NewsUK Apache crashes in Afghanistan, crew safe
Both crew members survived the 4 September crash of a British Army Apache AH1 attack helicopter in Afghanistan: the UK's first accident involving the type ...
-
News
RAF gets funds for more Reaper UAVs, Puma upgrade
Royal Air Force planners have received approval to buy two more General Atomics Predator B/Reaper UAVs, and funds to extend the lives of 30 Eurocopter Puma transport helicopters ...
-
