All Fixed-wing articles – Page 617
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NewsDubai 09: Dubai debut for F-22 prompts Paris review
The US Air Force decision's to showcase the F-22 in Dubai deepens the mystery over its abrupt disappearance earlier this year from the flying line-up in...
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FAA to reinforce controller training for loss of radio communication
US FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says the agency is in the process of updating training and procedures for air traffic controllers in both handling the...
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France approves contract for 60 more Rafales
French defence minister Hervé Morin has approved a contract to acquire a further 60 Dassault Rafale fighters for the nation's air force and navy ...
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UK investigates cause of non-fatal Merlin helicopter crash
The RAF is investigating the cause of a 9 November Merlin HC3 helicopter crash in USA which injured three people ...
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NewsPICTURES: UK's Mantis UAV demonstrator makes first flights
BAE Systems has conducted the first flights of the UK's fully autonomous Mantis unmanned air vehicle demonstrator ...
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Pakistan signs deal for Chinese J-10 fighters
Pakistan has reportedly reached a deal with China to buy 36 Chengdu J-10B fighters in a deal worth around $1.4 billion. If confirmed, this would form...
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Italian navy accepts stepped approach to NH90 service entry
The Italian navy has followed other customers for NH Industries' NH90 helicopter by accepting a stepped approach for operating the NFH naval variant.
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Raytheon targets first two buyers for new F-16 radar
Raytheon has been cleared to start discussions with at least two potential buyers for a radar system in development primarily for Lockheed Martin F-16s and...
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China expects fifth generation fighter in 10 years
China expects to unveil a fifth-generation fighter with stealth capabilities within the next 10 years, according to a senior air force official.
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Germany hails Eurofighter's Baltic debut as 'mission accomplished'
It has been a long time since we have heard the "yesterday's aircraft at tomorrow's prices" jibe thrown at Eurofighter, but those who still insist that the...
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Israel drops interest in V-22, eyes CH-53K evaluation
The Israeli air force has abandoned its evaluation of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey and is instead showing interest in the capabilities of Sikorsky's developmental...
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NewsF-35 changes sought to avert more problems
The USA's top weapons buyer is considering changes for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, seeking to prevent further delays and cost...
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NewsVought schedules carrier-landing taster for F-35C test aircraft
Vought Aircraft Industries will perform a series of drop tests starting in January on a full-scale version of the carrier-based F-35C Joint Strike Fighter...
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NewsItaly signs production contract for M-346 trainer
The Italian air force has become the first customer for Alenia Aermacchi's M-346 Master advanced/lead-in-fighter trainer, following the signature of a long-awaited...
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Boeing, Raytheon submit bids for major USAF weapon contract
Boeing and Raytheon have confirmed submitting proposals to the US Air Force for a contract to build its next major precision-guided munition. The air...
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Rolls-Royce on 'vital paths'
Major North American investment demands progress on key supplier and research plans
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This Week briefing
Portable in-flight entertainment specialist e.Digital has filed a US federal court lawsuit against Canon, Nokia, Panasonic, Samson Technologies and 15 other firms, alleging infringement of its flash memory technology patents.
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Robust Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's commitment to expand its military power is unrelenting, with deals pending for an array of equipment
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UAE: building an arsenal
The United Arab Emirates continues to sign waves of high-profile weapons contracts - and there are more to come