All Fixed-wing articles – Page 624
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RAF Typhoons arrive for Falkland Islands mission
Four of the UK's Eurofighter Typhoons have landed in the Falkland Islands, where they will replace the Tornado F3 in providing air defence ...
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PICTURE: Iraq's air force demonstrates reconnaissance skills during US-led exercise
The Iraqi air force has demonstrated the use of its Sama CH2000 light aircraft in providing reconnaissance services for ground forces ...
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Brazil extends final bid deadline for FX-2 fighter deal
Brazil's air force has given the three competitors in its FX-2 fighter contest until 2 October to submit final bids for the deal ...
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UK body united but under fire
UK's new merged aerospace and defence industry body will have a few fights on its hands
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An emphasis on safety
As well as crash resistant seats, reinforced floor and FADEC management of the engines, the newly designed main gearbox is built and tested to run for at...
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Working Week: Engineering a niche at Euravia
Engineering a niche at Euravia Dennis Mendoros is owner and managing director of UK-based Euravia Engineering & Supply, which tests and refurbishes...
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Switzerland boosts ATFLIR order for Hornet fleet
Raytheon has received a follow-on contract to equip the Swiss air force's upgraded F-18C/Ds with ATFLIR targeting pods ...
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Israel eyes M-346, T-50 for Skyhawk replacement deal
The M-346 and T-50 designs have emerged as the leading candidates to replace Israel's TA-4H/J trainers ...
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Saab 105 upgrade to boost interoperability with Sweden's Gripen fleet
Saab has given a new contract to upgrade the cockpit systems on the Swedish air force's fleet of Saab 105 jet trainers ...
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NewsC-130s to demonstrate Spartan mission in Iraq
Two C-130 transports will be deployed to Iraq in October to pose as surrogate platforms for the US Army's new C-27J ...
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USAF still seeking retirement authority for 'worst-performing' C-5As
The US Air Force is still awaiting Congressional approval to start retiring its worst-performing C-5A Galaxy transports ...
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NewsBAE Systems to promote Hawk for Eurotraining, US Air Force deals
The UK's BAE Systems is preparing responses to major new information requests linked to its Hawk advanced jet trainer ...
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing delivers second C-17 for multinational operations
Boeing has delivered the second of three C-17 airlifters acquired by a 12-nation group of NATO and Partnership for Peace states ...
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USAF adds IRST pod for F-15s
The US Air Force will acquire 100 infrared search and track pods for its legacy fleet of Boeing F-15C/D fighters ...
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T-38 replacement contract could dramatically expand
The US Air Force is studying a possible major expansion to the scope of its T-X training aircraft requirement ...
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BAE confirms Woodford closure plans, as Nimrod conversion prospects recede
BAE Systems has confirmed long-held plans to close its manufacturing site for the Nimrod surveillance aircraft ...
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F-35 engine suppliers start fixed-price bidding war
The manufacturers of the competing engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter have proposed fixed-price production deals ...
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Lockheed, Hawker Beechcraft team for USAF's light attack contest
Hawker Beechcraft and Lockheed Martin have teamed to offer the AT-6 for a potential US Air Force contract for 100 light attack aircraft ...