All Fixed-wing articles – Page 597
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NewsAinsworth: UK to cut A400M order
The UK will continue its commitment to the Airbus Military A400M project, but is likely to reduce its order to 22 aircraft ...
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Japan's test programme for maritime patrol and transport aircraft under way
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has delivered four XP-1 maritime patrol test aircraft and one XC-2 military transport test aircraft to Japan's defence ministry. KHI...
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NewsCessna Caravan leads race for Afghan airlift contract
A US Air Force contract for a fixed-wing light mobility aircraft (LiMA) has attracted interest from companies based in Australia, New Zealand and Spain,...
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Super Hornets arrive in Australia
The first five of 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets for the Royal Australian Air Force have arrived in Australia at its largest air force base, Amberley in...
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US Department of Defense negotiates multi-year F/A-18E/F and EA-18G contract
The US Department of Defense is negotiating a new contract with Boeing that could lock in more than 70 additional F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler...
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Helibras starts work on EC725 production facility
Brazil has confirmed Chile, Colombia, Portugal and South Africa as prospective partner nations in Embraer's KC-390 tactical transport programme to replace...
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Malaysia issues RFIs for fighters and AEW aircraft
Malaysia has issued a request for information for fighters and airborne early warning aircraft, with a view to placing orders in 2011-15.
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Malaysia to order CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft from Indonesia
Malaysia is planning to sign a letter of intent in April for four Indonesian Aerospace CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft.
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Australia's first five Super Hornets to arrive on Friday
Australia's defence minister has confirmed that the first flight of its air force's new Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets into their home base will be on 26 March. Canberra...
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Second A400M nears first flight
MILITARY TRANSPORT Murdo Morrison SEVILLE A400M flying back on track Rain in Spain has slowed progress, but Airbus Military says airlifter remains...
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A400M final assembly line gears up for production
ASSEMBLY GEARING UP FOR EFFICIENCY A year ago, the newly opened 145,000m2 (1.56 million ft2) A400M final assembly line complex at Seville was...
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NewsPICTURE: RAF inspects wrecked Red Arrows Hawk
The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating the cause of yesterday's collision between two Red Arrows aircraft, and named both pilots involved ...
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Australian firm gets subcontract work on JSF
Lockheed Martin and US-based firm Marvin Engineering have signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian company Ferra Engineering to make parts for...
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UK confirms Red Arrows accident in Crete
Two aircraft from the UK Royal Air Force's Red Arrows aerobatic display team have been involved in a mid-air collision during a training exercise in Crete. One...
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NewsPICTURE: Turkey's first T129 attack helicopter crashes
The first prototype of AgustaWestland's T129 attack helicopter being developed for Turkey crashed during a test flight on 19 March ...
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Israeli air force showcases G550 surveillance fleet
Transforming a business jet into a surveillance asset was no easy matter for Israel, which is tightlipped about the roles performed by its G550 AEW and ELINT aircraft
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RAF heralds emergence of 'combat ISTAR' over Afghanistan
UK air power has proved its worth in Afghanistan as the Royal Air Force has honed its surveillance assets and practices to support coalition ground troops
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Business briefs
The International Air Transport Association halved its estimate of 2010 airline industry net losses...
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Australia signs contract for seven CH-47F Chinooks
Australia has signed a contract worth A$514 million ($467 million) for a new fleet of seven CH-47F Chinooks ...
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NewsThales lands support contract for Watchkeeper UAV
Thales UK has been awarded a contract worth £55 million ($82.5 million) to support the British Army's Watchkeeper 450 tactical unmanned air vehicles ...