All Fixed-wing articles – Page 316
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NewsB-2 bomber flight demonstrates rapid systems integration
Northrop Grumman is the latest company to demonstrate compliance with the US Air Force’s new open mission system (OMS) standards with recent flight tests involving a B-2 Spirit bomber and unmanned NASA Global Hawk.
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NewsUSAF Rude Rams fighter squadron reactivates to support F-35 IOC
The first US Air Force fighter squadron destine to fly combat-coded F-35A Joint Strike Fighters has been reactivated at Hill Air Force Base in Utah as the flying branch prepares to declare initial operational capability in August 2016.
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NewsIndian Su-30s start joint exercise with RAF Typhoons
Four Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters from the Indian air force's 2 Sqn have begun their involvement in a UK-based exercise also involving Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons.
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NewsRaytheon reveals new composite missile body for MALD decoy-jammer
Raytheon has disclosed new details about the cruise missile body of the Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD-J) it produces for the US Air Force, as the company seeks international sales of the decoy-only version and the air vehicle itself.
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NewsRIAT: Eurofighter set for weapons testing, but production questions remain
The Eurofighter Typhoon is poised to enter a fresh round of advanced weapons testing in the UK, just as the programme’s four partner nations have agreed a new long-term plan to pursue additional future capability enhancements for the multi-role type.
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NewsU-2 uses F-22 data to help re-target anti-ship missile
A high-flying Lockheed Martin U-2 spy plane has enabled a mission control station to dynamically re-target a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) surrogate aircraft using data passed from an F-22 Raptor over the deserts of Southern California in a recent flight trial.
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NewsUS Navy shifting its most modern aircraft to the Pacific
The US Navy will extend its air arm in the Asia-Pacific region over the coming five years with the first deployment of the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime patrol aircraft to Guam in 2017 and an increased presence of other newly developed flying assets like the Boeing P-8A Poseidon ...
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NewsLockheed looks globally with Sikorsky deal
Lockheed Martin is likely to be more aggressive in its pursuit of international rotorcraft orders and aftermarket services contracts once its acquisition of Sikorsky is complete, according to company executives and industry analysts.
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NewsRAF to take early delivery of UK's second Rivet Joint
The Royal Air Force’s ability to conduct signals intelligence missions will receive a boost in September, when its second RC-135W Rivet Joint/Airseeker aircraft will be delivered.
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NewsRIAT: AirTanker offers surge-fleet Voyager to military users
AirTanker is offering its latest Airbus A330 Voyager acquired as part of the UK’s Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft programme to enable the nation or other military operators to move personnel or freight, rather than put the widebody into commercial use.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Ascent to judge strong bids for UK helicopter training deal
Two bidders remain in contention for the UK Military Flying Training System’s rotary element. This follows the elimination of a third contender: an Elbit Systems-led team, which had been pitching the Bell Helicopter 407.
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NewsRIAT: Scorpion proves maritime surveillance fit during UK trials
Textron AirLand has released details about recent demonstration flights performed in support of the UK Royal Navy using its Scorpion light strike and surveillance platform.
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NewsNASA and USAF study effect of volcanic ash on C-17 engines
Researchers at Edwards Air Force Base in California have begun ingesting C-17 engines with volcanic ash to trial new health monitoring and diagnosis technologies that could improve aircraft safety and fault detection.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Tecnam says P-Jet launch driven by two military groups
An approach by two military organizations drove Tecnam to launch an evaluation of a two-seat, single-engine jet aircraft for the trainer market, says Tecnam director of US sales Shannon Yeager.
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NewsLockheed Martin takes the plunge with $9bn Sikorsky deal
Lockheed Martin will transform into a major supplier of civil and military helicopters following its announcement today that it will acquire Sikorsky from United Technologies for $9 billion.
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NewsRIAT: Grob Aircraft nearing further sales of G120TP trainer
At least three more nations are in the pipeline to potentially become customers for Grob Aircraft’s G120TP turboprop trainer, the company says.
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NewsRIAT: RAF gets set for next A400M deliveries
The UK Royal Air Force is on track to achieve delayed initial operational capability (IOC) with the Airbus Defence & Space A400M later this year, with further deliveries expected from next month.
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NewsRIAT: Boeing’s maritime surveillance aircraft heads for Nordic demonstration
Boeing sent its Bombardier Challenger 604-based maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) to appear in the static display at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), as the company looked to attract customers for the offering.
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NewsRIAT: Japanese P-1 to reach full capability by September
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force expects its Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to reach full operational capability by September 2015.
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NewsRafale exports take off with Egyptian delivery
Dassault has delivered its first three Rafale combat aircraft to its Egyptian customer, just five months after it secured a 24-unit contract from the north African nation.