All Fixed-wing articles – Page 532
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NewsDutch navy receives mission planning system for NH90 fleet
The Royal Netherlands Navy has taken delivery of a mission planning and analysis system for its fleet NH90 helicopters ...
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NewsPICTURES: UK's A330 tanker tests launch 'Voyager' of discovery
The Royal Air Force's new Airbus A330-based Voyager tanker/transport has begun receiver clearance testing in the UK ...
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Alenia Aermacchi boss: T-X will be duel between M-346 and T-50
Alenia Aermacchi believes its M-346 twinjet will be in a two-horse race with the Korea Aerospace Industries/Lockheed Martin T-50 for the US Air Force's T-X trainer requirement, with the competition kicking off in earnest with an "industry day" around the Paris air show.
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: Northrop Grumman unveils Firebird
Northrop Grumman has unveiled its Firebird optionally-piloted surveillance aircraft, which was designed and built by its Mojave, California-based Scaled Composites division.
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Australia receives Super Hornet simulators
Australia has received six simulators for its Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, including two tactical operation flight trainers (TOFT), two low-cost trainers and two integrated visual environment maintenance trainers (IVEMT).
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Comment: India's MMRCA shortlist backs substance over style
New Delhi narrowed its medium fighter contest to two European products after seeing through the marketing gimmicks at Aero India. At last, the competition has got serious ...
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India's Tejas fighter to get Derby missiles
A contract to integrate Rafael's Derby medium-range air-air missile with India's Tejas light combat aircraft will be signed soon ...
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NewsLockheed delivers first production F-35 to US Air Force
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first production F-35 Lightning II to the US military, reaching a long-delayed milestone ...
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NewsUSAF eyes A-10 for communications jamming role
Four contractors will compete for a USAF programme to develop an electronic attack pod for unmanned and manned aircraft ...
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UAC plots rescue plan for Aviastar
UAC sees a switch to cargo aircraft as a way of improving profitability at Ulyanovsk factory
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NewsAustralia reports operating record from Heron UAV fleet
The Australian Defence Force has reported its busiest-ever month in operating Heron UAVs in Afghanistan ...
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Business briefs
MTU Aero Engines' role as a shareholder in the International Aero Engines V2500 project drove first quarter rises in sales and operating profit of 4% to €664.8 million ($983.6 million) and 17% to €80.5 million compared with the first quarter of 2010.
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NewsGRAPHIC: Pakistan raid reveals US Army’s helicopter secret
The operation that killed Osama bin Laden on 2 May inadvertently revealed a modification kit that reduces the radar profile of a small number of Sikorsky MH-60Ks operated by US special operations forces, according to sources familiar with the equipment.
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Investigation reveals Boeing overcharged US Army on Chinook parts
Boeing overcharged the US Army by $13 million on a sample of 18 high-dollar parts for the CH-47 Chinook, according to a military investigation ...
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NewsA400M gets a lift, as EPI engine secures civil certification
Europrop International has secured civil type certification for the TP400-D6 turboprop engine powering Airbus Military's A400M transport, just days after resolving contractual issues with the aircraft's manufacturer.
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KAI steps up T-50 pitch to Israel
As the final selection of an advanced jet trainer for the Israeli air force approaches, the contenders are stepping up their efforts to secure the deal.
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India trims MMRCA contest to two bidders
India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) contest has come down to a two-way fight between the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon, with four other candidates having been dropped from consideration after failing to meet technical requirements.
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Oxygen system concerns prompt F-22 stand-down
The US Air Force has stopped flying all Lockheed Martin F-22s for an indefinite period over concerns about a possible glitch in the onboard oxygen generation...
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NewsPICTURES: Sukhoi flies first series-production Su-35S
Flight tests have started in Russia on the first production model of the Sukhoi Su-35S multi-role fighter, the company has confirmed.
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Elta Systems outlines Peruvian surveillance proposal
IAI subsidiary Elta Systems has offered a multi-sensor equipment package to meet Peru's $1bn Sivan surveillance requirement ...