All Fixed-wing articles – Page 612
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NewsJapan receives first EC135 naval training helicopter
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force has taken delivery of its first of at least two Eurocopter EC135 training helicopters ...
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NewsAirbus reveals A400M's debut flight test plan
Airbus Military has outlined its test objectives for a planned roughly 3h first flight of the A400M late next week ...
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Raytheon adapts AIM-9X for air-to-ground mission
Raytheon has adapted the heat-seeking AIM-9X to strike moving targets on the ground or in the water ...
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Mil returns to Mi-26 as basic platform for heavylift helicopter
Russian helicopter-maker Mil has selected the Mi-26 design as the foundation for building a next-generation heavylift machine.
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Russia may offer Su-30MKM for Malaysian fighter tender
Russian arms export agency Rosoboronexport is likely to offer the Sukhoi Su-30MKM for Malaysia's upcoming fighter tender instead of the newer Sukhoi Su-35...
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Three designs to contest USAF's T-X deal, believes BAE
The US Air Force's T-X contest is likely to be a straight battle between the three leading advanced jet trainer designs now in production, according to one...
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Blade, cockpit upgrade may stretch life of Malaysian S-61 Nuri fleet
Malaysian aerospace company Airod is proposing upgrades to the country's air force's Sikorsky S-61 Nuri fleet that could keep the helicopters in service...
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India seeks new naval fighters
India has issued a request for information for new naval fighters, which will be capable of operating on two indigenous aircraft carriers projected to be...
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Northrop Grumman threatens to no-bid KC-X deal
Northrop Grumman has escalated its efforts to pressure Pentagon officials to make major changes to the criteria for evaluating bids for the KC-X tanker contract.
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ExpressJet’s CEO Ream jumps to American
Long-time chief of US regional carrier ExpressJet Jim Ream is moving to American Airlines 1 January to become the carrier's VP of Maintenance and Engineering....
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Malaysia eyes airborne early warning fleet
Malaysia's air force has invited companies to discuss a long-standing airborne early warning requirement, although industry sources say budget constraints...
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Indian air force suffers another Su-30MKI loss
An Indian air force Sukhoi Su-30MKI multi-role supersonic fighter crashed near the Pokhran range in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan on 30 November....
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Elbit Systems unveils Star laser-guided rocket
Elbit Systems has unveiled a new laser-guided rocket that is under review by military helicopter operators in Israel and the USA ...
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RAF Typhoon, VC10 damaged in 'minor incident' on Falklands
An investigation has been launched after two RAF aircraft were damaged while training near the Falkland Islands ...
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NewsPICTURES: RAF Merlins fly first Afghan sortie
The UK Royal Air Force's AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 transport helicopters have begun supporting coalition operations in Afghanistan. The type flew its first...
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NewsIAI, EADS discuss adapting A320 for airborne early warning
European airframer has change of heart after Elta approach
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DARPA re-thinks aircraft acquisition and operations with Vulture
An aircraft that stays airborne for five years - that is the plan for the US defence research department, and one that could change operational outlooks forever
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Core route to a new market
Military specialist Rockwell Collins is taking on the big guns in civil simulation systems
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Working Week: Keeping up the UAV standards
After dreams of flying Phantoms were unsuccessful, Nigel Breyley joined the Royal Navy. He later landed the role of flight standards manager with UK technology company Qinetiq, where he is an authority on unmanned air vehicles



















