All Fixed-wing articles – Page 529
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This week: briefings
European authorities grounded the Dassault Falcon 7X executive jet on 27 May after one aircraft experienced an uncontrolled pitch trim runaway during descent
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NewsP&W gears up for next-generation military engine
Patent applications offer clues to Pratt & Whitney's next-generation military engine, which could borrow from the manufacturer's commercial geared turbofan
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EPI boss details progress on A400M engine programme
Civil certification has been attained by the Airbus A400M-powering TP400 - the first military engine to have come before the European Aviation Safety Agency. What is next?
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NewsVIDEO: Australia's first KC-30A lands in Amberley
The Royal Australian Air Force's first KC-30A tanker has touched down at Amberley air base in Queensland ...
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Saab mounts American push
Swedish firm believes now is perfect time to launch aggressive US sales campaign
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NewsPICTURES: Australia to receive first Airbus Military A330 MRTT
The Royal Australian Air Force is about to take delivery of its first Airbus Military A330 multi-role tanker transport after the aircraft departed on its...
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NewsIndonesia orders 16 T-50 trainers
Indonesia has placed a $400 million order for 16 Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainers, the type's first export sale. The...
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NewsPhilippines to receive eight Sokols, looks to upgrade MD 520s
AgustaWestland subsidiary PZL Swidnik will deliver four W-3A Sokol transport helicopters to the Philippines by November this year, with another four in the second quarter of 2012.
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Raytheon jammer attracts US Navy interest as roles expand
A new customer has emerged for the Raytheon ADM-160 miniature air launched decoy jammer (MALD-J) as the company looks to expand the applications and roles...
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Canada reveals new delay for interim CH-148 delivery
Canada's top defence official said on 26 May that Sikorsky has delayed formal delivery of the first of six interim CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters to...
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NewsWhite House again threatens veto over F136
For the third year in a row, the Obama administration has threatened to veto a bill to authorise defence spending if it would enable a competition for the...
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BAE Systems bullish over Hawk T-X prospects
BAE Systems is confident of winning the US Air Force's T-X advanced jet trainer competition, with company officials predicting that the service's decision...
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Eurofighter nations give fresh support to AESA integration
Ministers from the four Eurofighter programme nations - Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK - have given their renewed support to the integration of an active...
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NewsLockheed Martin reveals F-35 to feature nanocomposite structures
Lockheed Martin has revealed the F-35 Lightning II will be the first mass-produced aircraft to integrate structural nanocomposites in non-load bearing airframe components.
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NewsPICTURE: Singapore to assist El Al 777 gear failure probe
Serious structural failure in the main landing-gear of an El Al Boeing 777-200 has been discovered after the aircraft made an emergency landing at Tel Aviv.
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Israel to upgrade older C-130s
The Israeli air force is planning to issue a request for proposals for the upgrade of three of its Lockheed Martin C-130H transport aircraft. This...
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RAF's Voyager tanker to start flight tests with Tornado
The Royal Air Force's A330-based Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) should receive its military certification in June, according to Airbus Military, with the first two examples having undergone successful initial tests in the UK.
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Outlook gloomy for Taiwan F-16 C/D deal
Taiwan still hopes to acquire 66 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/Ds, but Washington appears reluctant to move the deal forward and offend China.
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Scavenger UAS could be first to use Selex sensor concept
The UK Ministry of Defence's requirement for an unmanned surveillance system, dubbed Scavenger, could result in the first aircraft to carry the "platform-agnostic integration system" sensor concept being developed by Selex Galileo for medium-altitude, long-endurance and larger air vehicles.
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Italian KC-767 tanker supports NATO's Libya mission
Inducted into service on 17 May, one of the Italian air force's two newly operational Boeing KC-767A tankers has joined NATO's Operation Unified Protector Libyan mission.