All Fixed-wing articles – Page 365

  • RAF Tornado Iraq Litening III
    News

    ​More details emerge on RAF Tornado deployment

    2014-08-13T10:27:44Z

    A “small number” of Royal Air Force Panavia GR4 Tornado combat jets have been deployed to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus where they will be positioned to support aid delivery to displaced people in Iraq.

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    Poland advances MiG-29 upgrade

    2014-08-13T10:27:36Z

    Deliveries of upgraded RAC MiG-29s to the Polish air force are continuing, and negotiations about a second batch may begin soon.

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    HAL looks to increase domestic content in Tejas

    2014-08-13T06:24:58Z

    Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) hopes to increase the number of locally-produced line replacement units (LRU) in its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.

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    Japan to acquire two 777-300ERs for VIP role

    2014-08-13T03:54:50Z

    ​The Japanese government plans to obtain two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to replace a pair of 747-400s used for the VIP transport mission.

  • V-280 mock-up
    News

    Army selects Bell, Sikorsky-Boeing for JMR-TD

    2014-08-13T03:10:49Z

    ​Bell Helicopter and a Sikorsky/Boeing team will each build flying prototypes for a US Army programme that aims to demonstrate a new generation of high-speed rotorcraft.

  • Oman Jaguars - Peter Foster
    News

    Oman retires last Jaguar strike aircraft

    2014-08-12T14:29:14Z

    ​Oman has retired its last four operational Sepecat Jaguars, with the strike aircraft having been involved in a disbandment flypast by 8 Sqn at its Thumrait air base on 6 August.

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    Israeli rivals take aim at Polish helicopter deal

    2014-08-12T14:24:19Z

    ​Two Israeli companies are competing in a tender aimed at equipping Polish combat helicopters with advanced air-to-surface missiles.

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    IAI targets fresh sales with loitering Harop

    2014-08-12T14:20:47Z

    ​Israel Aerospace Industries is negotiating further sales of its Harop loitering munition, which it is offering to some potential customers as part of a package also including the Lora surface-to-surface missile.

  • CP-140 Aurora
    News

    Canada axes manned ISR acquisition

    2014-08-12T12:40:03Z

    ​Canada has shelved plans to acquire as many as four manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance [ISR] platforms “due to reasons of security and technical feasibility”.

  • Tornado GR4 617 Sqn - Rex Features
    News

    UK to deploy Tornados in support of Iraq operations

    2014-08-12T10:30:11Z

    ​The UK is further lending its support to the fight against Islamic militants in Iraq, as it reveals its plans to position its Panavia GR4 Tornado combat aircraft in the region.

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    Cascade seeks more Hercules support deals

    2014-08-11T16:59:28Z

    ​Cascade Aerospace is leveraging its experience in the management and maintenance of the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130E/H tactical transports into the international marketplace. The company is looking to provide comprehensive upgrades and maintenance, along with ongoing support to operators of "legacy" Hercules.

  • UK A400M taxy - Airbus Defence & Space
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    UK's first A400M powers toward flight debut

    2014-08-11T16:48:34Z

    ​The UK’s first Airbus A400M tactical transport remains on track for a September delivery, with the Royal Air Force’s lead “Atlas” having performed its first low-speed taxy trial in Seville, Spaing.

  • C-130 RAF FS
    News

    UK steps up Iraq support with C-130Js

    2014-08-11T12:45:01Z

    ​Two Royal Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft have been deployed to provide aid to displaced Iraqis that are stranded in the Mount Sinjar region of the country.

  • F-18 USS G Bush Gulf NAVAIR FS
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    USN carries out air strike on Iraqi militants

    2014-08-08T17:12:41Z

    ​The US Navy has carried out an air strike on Islamic militants in Iraq, mere hours after the president authorised US forces to conduct aerial attacks in the region.

  • B-52 bomber USAF FS
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    Obama authorises Iraqi air strikes

    2014-08-08T14:27:19Z

    President Barack Obama has authorised US personnel to conduct air strikes over Iraq and target Islamic insurgents advancing in their occupation of the region.

  • NATO E-3A AWACS - USAF
    News

    NATO to upgrade AWACS fleet

    2014-08-08T11:08:02Z

    ​NATO’s fleet of Boeing E-3A airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft is to undergo a digital flight deck update, under a programme worth around $250 million.

  • Sukhoi Su-35
    Analysis

    ANALYSIS: Will sanctions affect Russia's aerospace integration with the West?

    2014-08-08T10:43:00Z

    ​At first glance, the Russian presence at this year’s Farnborough reflected the confidence of the country’s resurgent aerospace sector, and the value with which its key players regard the biennial air show. All the industry’s big names had sizeable chalets or stands, including United Aircraft (UAC), the holding company for ...

  • Voyager Typhoons - AirTanker
    News

    AirTanker pitches Voyager for NATO refuelling shortfall

    2014-08-07T17:56:13Z

    ​European NATO nations could access spare capacity on the UK’s Airbus A330 Voyager tanker/transport fleet, under an initiative being promoted by the industrial consortium responsible for providing the aircraft.

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    US C-130T deal would bolster Manila’s transport fleet

    2014-08-07T04:55:07Z

    The US has approved the possible sale of two Lockheed Martin C-130T tactical transport aircraft to the Philippines.

  • Kuwait KC-130J - Lockheed Martin
    News

    Kuwait receives first KC-130J tanker

    2014-08-06T16:49:38Z

    ​Lockheed Martin has delivered its first of three KC-130J tanker/transports to the Kuwait air force, providing the service with a new air-to-air refuelling capability.