All Fixed-wing articles – Page 572
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News
AUVSI: Northrop reveals two new UAV concepts
The revelation of two all-new aircraft concepts from Northrop Grumman show that the manufacturer is planning an aggressive new push to expand deeper into...
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NewsAUVSI: Oshkosh adds autonomy to Army, Marine Corps trucks
Oshkosh Defense is showcasing a new autonomous unmanned truck, a US Army Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) Load Handling Systems variant equipped with the company's TerraMax self-driving technology.
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Interview
Working Week: Shaun Wildey
Shaun Wildey flies Airbus A340s for Etihad Airways and is enjoying life with his family in Abu Dhabi, after a career with the Royal Air Force and Empire Test Pilots' School.
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Northrop Grumman brief reveals MQ-X, MUVR concepts
The revelation of two all-new aircraft concepts from Northrop Grumman show the manufacturer is planning an aggressive new push to expand deeper into the market for unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsBrazilian navy buys Traders
The Brazilian navy has acquired eight Grumman C-1A Traders for extensive modification to perform carrier on-board delivery and air refuelling roles. The...
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NewsAuthorities partially re-open San Andres runway
The Colombian Civil Aviation Authority Aerocivil has confirmed the partial reopening of San Andres Island Airport's only runway to allow for the transportation...
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Opinion
Comment: Is final assemble the final JSF hurdle?
Keeping track of the F-35 programme is not easy. There is nothing small or seemingly simple about it. There are at least 11 governments actively involved...
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This weeks briefings
No injuries were reported in a runway incident at Istanbul Ataturk airport in which an Azerbaijan Airlines Airbus A319 (4K-AZ04) suffered the loss of its nose-gear.
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Compounding risk
Why is every major aerospace development programme behind time and over budget?
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Fix for F-35 final assembly problem pushed back
Lockheed Martin has pushed back the resolution of a manufacturing problem plaguing F-35 Joint Strike Fighter final assembly schedules, but key suppliers...
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Israel: no plans to upgrade F-16s
The Israeli defence ministry has decided, pending formal government approval, to purchase an initial 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters. The $2.75 billion...
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Iraqi air force receives second batch of Serbian Lasta 95 trainers
Serbian minister of defence Dragan Sutanovac revealed during a visit to Iraq on 5 August that a second batch of Lasta 95 piston-engined primary trainers has been delivered to the Iraqi air force.
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Russian air force completes MiG-31 upgrade programme
The Russian air force is completing a modification programme for its MiG-31 interceptors to the MiG-31BM standard. The force's commander, Col Gen Alexander...
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Next generation of Global Hawks ready to roll
Northrop's high-altitude, long-endurance air vehicle is the jewel in the crown of the Pentagon's UAV family
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UK plots MoD overhaul to stop programme delays and cost overruns
The UK government has revealed plans to reorganise the Ministry of Defence. The armed forces will also be reformed, with a view to ensuring "more efficient...
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TAP Engineering forges new business agreement with PWC
TAP Maintenance and Engineering Brazil has entered into a new collaboration agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada covering PW100 and PT6A engines. The...
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History of the DHC-3T
The de Havilland Canada DHC-3T is a single-engine, propeller-driven, short take-off and landing aircraft. It began life in 1951 as the King Beaver but was...
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Colombian trainer nears first flight
Later this month Colombia's state-owned aeronautical company CIAC is expected to conclude construction of the prototype Synergy ab initio trainer for the Colombian air force, in anticipation of a maiden flight in late September.