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Indian air force testing new basic trainer
Trials of a new basic trainer for the Indian air force have begun, with seven aircraft vying to replace the service's grounded Hindustan Aeronautics HPT-32...
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NewsUS Army announces new Fox model for Kiowa Warrior
The US Army has assigned the "Fox" designation to OH-58D Kiowa Warriors receiving a series of future cockpit and sensor upgrades ...
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Boeing gets US Army green light for Apache Block IIIs
The United States Army has awarded Boeing a contract to begin low rate initial production of AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopters.
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Irregular warfare offers new role for propeller driven aircraft
Could there be a role for propeller-driven warplanes in modern conflicts? Many in the US Air Force are coming round to the idea
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The Dynamics of branding
Defence giant consolidates its corporate aviation businesses under best-known names
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Business briefs
HANGAR8 TO FLOAT FINANCE Private jet charter operator Hangar8 is to seek admission to the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange,...
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NewsPICTURE: Enhanced Merlin takes to the air
The first upgraded AgustaWestland Merlin Mk2 helicopter has made its initial flight two months ahead of schedule ...
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NewsUK renews Hermes 450 contract for Afghanistan
The British Army is to extend operations in Afghanistan using leased Hermes 450 UAVs by a further 18 months ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Winners and losers of the UK defence review
Flightglobal reviews the impact - and casualties - of the UK government's long-awaited Strategic Defence and Security Review ...
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Comment: Defence review, or strategic error?
What are the long-term implications of the UK's decisions to axe its carrier strike and maritime patrol aircraft capabilities?
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India approves local supplier for Su-30 cockpit displays
An Indian-produced cockpit display system has been approved for frontline service in the country's Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters ...
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Selex Galileo to protect Malaysia's Hawk fleet
Malaysia has selected Selex Galileo's Seer radar warning receiver to equip its Hawk trainer and light combat aircraft ...
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NewsPICTURES: Australian Super Hornets release first JSOW missiles
Australia has for the first time tested the ability of its new Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets to drop the JSOW glide weapon ...
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Saudi Arabia seeks F-15 deal worth $29.4bn
The US government has confirmed details of a possible order by Saudi Arabia worth $29.4 billion for 84 new F-15SAs ...
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Riyadh requests $25.6bn worth of US helicopters
Saudi Arabia could acquire more than 150 new helicopters from the USA under acquisitions worth a combined $25.6 billion ...
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PICTURE: Swiss air force picks new colours for PC-21 fleet
The Swiss air force is to adopt a new colour scheme for its Pilatus PC-21 trainers ...
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NewsSikorsky unveils S-97 for high-speed scout and attack helicopter contest
Building on the record-breaking X2 demonstrator, Sikorsky has launched the S-97 Raider programme to fly and test a high-speed scout and attack helicopter ...
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Boeing confident with Indian Super Hornet bid
Boeing is optimistic it will make the shortlist for India's medium multirole combat aircraft requirement in 2011 with its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet ...
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FAA presses airlines on fatigue management plans
US regulators have reminded carriers of the need to file fatigue risk management plans as mandated by legislation that was finalised in August.
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NewsCameron: UK to swap JSFs to carrier variant, axe Harrier and Nimrod
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed plans to switch to the F-35C variant and scrap the Harrier and Nimrod MRA4 fleets ...