All Fixed-wing articles – Page 455
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NewsBAE-EADS merger could face US regulatory hurdles
A merger with BAE Systems could dramatically expand the EADS presence in the North American defence market, but at the same force divestitures of business...
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NewsLockheed would support restarting F-22 production line if Romney wins election
Lockheed Martin would support restarting the F-22 Raptor production line if Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney were to be elected and followed...
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ILA: A400M reliability tests to resume by November
Airbus Military should be able to resume an interrupted programme of function and reliability (F&R) testing with production-representative A400M MSN6 late this year, according to chief executive Domingo Ureña-Raso.
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Israeli firms to support, but not assemble nation's M-346 trainers
The Alenia Aermacchi M-346 trainer selected by the Israeli air force will not be assembled in Israel, following an offset agreement ...
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NewsILA: Eurocopter delivers first upgraded CH-53GA transport helicopter
German operations with the Sikorsky CH-53 transport helicopter received a major lift at the show, as Eurocopter delivered its first upgraded GA-model example...
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NewsILA: Airbus pitches A400M for disaster-relief role
German federal civil protection organisation Technisches Hilfswerk (THW) is trying to identify ways to reduce expense and inefficiency in disaster-response...
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NewsILA: German Tornado upgrade on track as laser JDAM tests near
The German air force is exhibiting one of its newly upgraded Panavia Tornado strike aircraft at the show, with the type to remain in frontline use until...
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NewsILA: Ruag vies with EADS to support German military
Switzerland-based Ruag is pitching to boost its role in supporting German military aircraft, as a competitor to native aerospace giant...
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NewsILA: Euro Hawk's German test campaign awaits certification step
Germany's Euro Hawk unmanned air vehicle is due to make its first test flight in the nation's airspace late this year, with industry partners Northrop Grumman...
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NewsNorthrop Grumman to pitch new AESA radar to export customers
Northrop Grumman plans to offer a new radar based on the antenna of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's (JSF) APG-81 active electronically scanned...
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ILA: Poles flag up industry presence as show partner
Polish representatives are capitalising on its nation's status as official ILA partner country to flag up its rich aerospace heritage - and are taking the...
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ILA: Heli-One support attracts police attention
Canadian rotorcraft support specialist Heli-One is making a first appearance at ILA to boost its business in Europe - and has landed a contract from the...
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NewsPICTURE: Serbia reveals light-attack Kobac
Serbia has revealed a mock-up of a Kobac ("Sparrowhawk") light attack/counter-insurgency version of its Utva Lasta primary trainer.
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NewsPICTURE: Airbus Military hones Orlik trainer for export
Airbus Military has unveiled the latest version of the PZL-130 Orlik turboprop trainer, developed in association with Poland's Institute of Aviation and Air Force Institute of Technology (ITWL).
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NewsAirbus Military investigates A330 in-flight boom detachment
Airbus Military is investigating what caused the refuelling boom from an A330 multi-role tanker transport to separate from the aircraft in flight ...
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NewsILA: MiG-29 production takes off, as Indian carrier trials near end
RAC MiG is boosting production activities to meet increased demand for its MiG-29 series of combat aircraft, with the design bureau...
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NewsILA: A400M makes flying return to show circuit
Airbus Military's A400M arrived at ILA in spectacular style, with the European manufacturer back in air display mode after restricting the type to a static-only...
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ILA: MBDA waits on German Meteor contract
MBDA (Display G3/642) is firing up its efforts to supply Germany with Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles, with the nation being the only one...
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NewsILA: Eurocopter presents EC145 T2 mock-up
While the first two prototypes of the Eurocopter EC145 T2 are employed in the flight-test programme, the manufacturer is showing a mock-up...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Denel Aerostructures hopes A400M will finally establish it in first tier of global manufacturers
Troubled Denel Aerostructures hopes that holding on to its prized A400M contract will have a halo effect on its business