All Fixed-wing articles – Page 362
-
News
Paramount expands with Aerosud acquisition, robotics unit
South African defence company Paramount has announced the acquisition of the military business of Aerosud and the creation of a new corporate division called Paramount Robotic Systems.
-
News
F-35 has emerged from 'tragic past': US general
The US Air Force general in charge of steering the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme says the fighter’s development has emerged from a “tragic past” and will meet future development milestones as advertised.
-
NewsEngine cracks pose fresh delay risk for F-35B
The US Marine Corps faces a new delay for Lockheed Martin F-35B entry into service if operating limitations caused by a recent engine problem cannot be limited by the end of this month.
-
NewsIndia looks to acquire 18 ShinMaywa US-2 amphibians
The Indian navy is looking to acquire 18 ShinMaywa US-2i amphibian aircraft, informed sources have told Flightglobal.
-
NewsAirframers eye emerging Polish attack helicopter need
Poland’s emerging requirement for around 32 attack helicopters is already attracting considerable interest from manufacturers, with many using this week's MSPO defence show to present their cases.
-
NewsE-2D completes air refuelling capability review
The US Navy (USN) and Northrop Grumman have completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for a new aerial refuelling capability for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
-
NewsContenders make final pitches for Polish helicopter deal
All three contenders for Poland’s ongoing multi-role helicopter procurement used this week’s MSPO defence show to mount a final push for the 70-unit deal, ahead of an end-September deadline for final submissions.
-
NewsBoeing eyes Poland as first KC-46A export buyer
Boeing hopes that Poland will become the first export customer for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker it is developing for the US Air Force.
-
NewsPratt & Whitney sues supplier of titanium used in F-35 engines
The sole manufacturer of engines for the Lockheed F-35 Lightning II discovered in May 2013 that it had used substandard titanium alloy that might have been illegally purchased from Russia.
-
News
Eurofighter pitches Typhoon as Polish Su-22, MiG-29 replacement
The Eurofighter consortium believes it has put itself at the front of the line to answer a nascent Polish requirement for combat aircraft to replace its air force's fleet of ageing Soviet types.
-
News
Flytronic shows off Manta VTOL UAV
Polish unmanned air vehicle manufacturer Flytronic is using the MSPO defence show in Kielce to highlight its range, as Poland’s military looks to acquire systems across five weight categories.
-
News
Assembly work begins on first Polish M-346
Early assembly work is underway on the first Alenia Aermacchi M-346 advanced/lead-in fighter trainer destined to be delivered to the Polish air force in November 2016 as part of a €280 million ($383 million) deal.
-
AnalysisANALYSIS: Beyond basics – Grob's new-look G120TP cockpit
Grob's new G120TP cockpit could well rewrite the book on training techniques and technology – and in a cost-effective manner too
-
NewsIsrael to increase use of small UAS
The Israeli military is being offered new versions of Elbit Systems-produced small unmanned systems, with the heavy use of such equipment during the recent Protective Edge operation in the Gaza strip expected to create fresh demand to supply other units.
-
News
New buyers sought for Hermes 90 UAS
Elbit Systems is offering a newly upgraded version of its Hermes 90 unmanned air system to some potential customers, and expects to agree one contract before the end of the year
-
AnalysisANALYSIS: How Draken International became the world's biggest private air force
Any air arm able to field 30 operational MiG-21s, 11 A-4K Skyhawks and which ordered up to 28 light combat jets would be placed well up the rankings in Flight’s annual World Air Forces directory.
-
NewsUS Air Force presses ahead with next-gen fighter, bomber engines
The Air Force is moving ahead with plans to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet engine based on technological improvements achieved through an ongoing effort to produce a power plant for a future long-range bomber.
-
NewsUS DoD confirms Saudi AH-6I deal
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will be the launch customer for the Boeing AH-6I light attack helicopter following the signing of $234 million contract for 24 aircraft.
-
NewsSlovakia creeps closer to Gripen agreement
The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Sweden have signed a letter of intent agreeing to cooperate on using the Saab JAS-39 Gripen combat fighter, paving way for a potential Slovakian acquisition of the aircraft.
-
AnalysisANALYSIS: Airships seek cargo role after military backout
Originally an aircraft used for passenger transit, and then subsequently for weapons delivery and surveillance by the German military during World War I, airships are now being transitioned towards the logistics market as industry touts lighter-than-air (LTA) technology for cargo applications.