All Fixed-wing articles – Page 339
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NewsAirbus works to get troubled A400M back on track
Airbus is heralding mixed fortunes for its troubled A400M military transport programme, with expected deliveries in 2015 of 16 units – double 2014’s total – coming on the back of a €551 million ($620 million) fourth-quarter charge for delays and action needed to ramp-up production.
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NewsEurofighter gets close-air support boost with P3E deal
The four Eurofighter programme nations have signed a roughly €200 million ($224 million) contract for a Phase 3 capability enhancement (P3E) package, intended to strengthen the type’s multi-role credentials.
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NewsItalian air force orders three Hammerhead UAS
The Italian air force has confirmed that it will be the launch customer for the Piaggio Aerospace P.1HH Hammerhead unmanned air vehicle, as it commits to purchasing three systems.
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NewsAVALON: RAAF A330 MRTT makes strong combat debut
As a Royal Australian Air Force Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) continues to support operations against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the service is placing a major emphasis on getting the type's long-delayed boom refuelling capability on-line.
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Saab picks Brazil's AEL for Gripen avionics displays
Saab has tapped Brazil-based AEL System to provide wide-area and heads-up displays for Gripen NG fighters that are being purchased by the Brazilian military.
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AVALON: RAAF upbeat on Wedgetail reliability
The Royal Australian Air Force says recent operational experience operating the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft has established the platform's effectiveness.
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NewsWing kit gives JDAM triple the range, Australian air force shows
The Royal Australian Air Force has demonstrated a wing kit for the Boeing joint direct attack munition (JDAM) that tripled the effective range of the weapon when launched from a n F/A-18 Hornet.
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NewsHammerHead UAV prototype makes maiden flight
Piaggio Aerospace has announced that a prototype of its P.1HH HammerHead unmanned air vehicle has carried out its maiden flight.
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NewsAVALON: Global Hawk makes first visit to show
Northrop Grumman has a high-profile presence at this year’s Avalon event near Melbourne, with the highlight being the first public air show appearance of the Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsAVALON: Australian MH-60R makes debut show appearance
A Royal Australian Navy-operated Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin MH-60R has made its debut appearance at an Avalon air show near Melbourne.
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NewsNew Sky Dragon airship completes critical design review
Worldwide Aeros Corp (Aeros) has completed the critical design review of its 40E Sky Dragon multi-role airship, marking the start of production for the lighter-than-air craft.
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NewsSelex test-flies new aerial target
Selex ES has carried out the first flight of its new Mirach 40 aerial target as it seeks the first customer for the unmanned training system.
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AVALON: F-35 programme chief cites slow, steady progress
The executive officer of the Lockheed Martin F-35 joint programme office is cautiously optimistic that the aircraft is on track to achieve key objectives, and that unit costs will continue to fall for the platform.
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NewsRAAF begins Reaper training in USA
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a number of personnel to the USA to begin training on the US Air Force’s General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsIsrael signs for next batch of F-35 'Adir' fighters
Israel's contract to purchase another 14 Lockheed Martin F-35 "Adir" fighters was signed late last week in Washington DC.
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OpinionOPINION: Will US proposals clear the air for unmanned systems?
It was a landmark week in the history of unmanned aviation. In an industry segment normally driven by technology advances, this time the push came from two separate and very different policy decisions by the US government. First, the Federal Aviation Administration released on 15 February a draft of proposed ...
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NewsRAAF pushes for tighter integration of assets
The Royal Australian Air Force has ambitious plans that emphasise the seamless integration of airborne assets, as it continues to induct new platforms.
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NewsAustralian C-27J crews commence training in USA
Australian personnel are embarking on flight training related to the new Alenia C-27J tactical transport aircraft.
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NewsLockheed unveils longer-endurance Fury UAV
Lockheed Martin has tweaked the design of the flying wing-shaped Fury unmanned air vehicle (UAV) as it pursues contracts from US special operations forces and the international market.
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NewsPilatus marks PC-21 production milestone
Pilatus has rolled out its 100th PC-21 turboprop trainer, with the Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft sporting special markings.