All Fixed-wing articles – Page 243
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NewsUS approves sale of up to 26 Protector UAVs to UK
The UK is likely to acquire 26 examples of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Certifiable Predator B (CPB), according to a US State Department approval issued on 16 November.
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Brazilian military validates KC-390 certification compliance
The Brazilian military has awarded Embraer a provisional type certificate for the basic configuration of the KC-390 tanker-transport, a step on the way to achieving initial operational capability with the air force in the second half of 2017.
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NewsPoland selects Gulfstream G550 for VIP transport
Gulfstream has secured an order from the Polish government for two G550 business jets to be used for VIP transport missions. The large-cabin, long-range aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2017 and will be operated by the country’s air force.
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NewsIndia's Rustom II makes flight debut
The Indian-developed Rustom II unmanned air vehicle has carried out its maiden flight at a specialised test range in the south of the country.
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NewsSpain receives its first A400M transport
Spain has taken delivery of its first Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport, which will now be transitioned to its home operating base at Zaragoza in the northeast of the country.
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Poland's first M-346 trainers arrive in Deblin
Poland’s first two Leonardo Aermacchi M-346 advanced jet trainers were delivered to its air force’s 41st training base in Deblin on 14 November. The aircraft – with the tail numbers 7702 and 7703 – arrived from Rivolto, flown by Italian air force pilots.
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NewsPICTURE: Jordan's first PC-21 trainer gets airborne
Pilatus has conducted the first flight of a PC-21 trainer for the Royal Jordanian Air Force, a new customer.
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K-Max and SARA team up for unmanned firefighting demo
In their first collaborative demonstration since Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky helicopter last year, the two companies completed a fire suppression and search and rescue mission with Lockheed’s K-MAX helicopter and Sikorsky’s Autonomy Research Aircraft (SARA).
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Boeing Space and Defense continues consolidation
As part of its long term-cost cutting plan, Boeing Space and Defense is shuttering some facilities and reshuffling jobs to its St. Louis, Missouri and Huntsville, Alabama facilities.
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NewsIndonesian air force's new CN235 MPA unveiled
The Indonesian air force has put its latest Airbus Defence & Space CN235 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) into service, equipped with winglets and an electronic support measures (ESM) system.
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NewsVIDEO: Two A400M transports make air-to-air refuelling contact
Airbus Defence & Space has carried out two test flights at its facility in Seville, Spain, to evaluate the air-to-air refuelling capabilities of its A400M strategic transport.
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NewsPICTURE: Greece receives first ex-US Army Chinooks
Greece has received the first three of an eventual 10 Boeing CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift rotorcraft that it has bought from the US Army.
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NewsVIDEO: Cormorant carries out autonomous pattern flight, targets 2021 series production date
Urban Aeronautics plans to begin the series production of its Cormorant unmanned air vehicle no later than 2021.
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NewsGeneral Atomics flies extended-range Avenger
On 27 October, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrated its first successful flight of its extended range jet-powered Avenger, which the company fitted with 76-foot wings.
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NewsRussian national guard to test new fixed-wing UAV
Russia's federal national guard is due to receive a new fixed-wing unmanned air vehicle from Zala Aero, which will be delivered to the body in early 2017.
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Aurora Flight Sciences to develop unmanned Huey
After demonstrating its autonomous aerial cargo/utility system (AACUS) on two other rotorcraft, Aurora Flight Sciences will develop an unmanned UH-1H Huey with its Tactical Autonomous Aerial Logistics System (TALOS).
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Israel integrates Spice 1000 bomb onto F-16 fleet
The Israeli air force (IAF) is integrating the Rafael Spice 1000 precision bomb onto its Lockheed Martin F-16C/D aircraft.
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NewsElbit JV targets Indian UAV market
Elbit Systems and Adani Enterprises have finalised a joint venture agreement to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in India.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Trump victory means uncertainty for aerospace suppliers
US president-elect Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the 8 November election has uncertain implications for the aerospace industry on a variety of fronts, with few articulated policy positions initially to provide guidance for corporate planners.
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Israeli navy considers deploying new UAV type on corvettes
The Israeli navy is assessing the deployment of a fixed-wing extremely short take-off and landing (ESTOL) unmanned air vehicle on its new fleet of corvettes.