All Fixed-wing articles – Page 647
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Australia signs up for P-8A development
Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Navy confirming its participation in an A$5 billion ($3.75 billion) programme to develop the...
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NewsPiasecki to flight test air-launched, maritime UAV
Piasecki Aircraft will soon stage a test flight for a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator designed to reduce airframe fatigue levels for the US...
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US Army remains undecided on cargo re-supply by UAVs
US Army officials remain divided on using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the re-supply mission despite a recent move by the US Marine Corps to immediately...
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Raytheon pursues new orders for CSP to fill ARH loss
Raytheon will offer the US Army common sensor payload (CSP) for several emerging...
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NewsUS Army aviation faces possible budget squeeze
The new chief of US Army aviation acquisition has warned that he has few options to respond to a potential round of budget cuts after more than five years...
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Army aviation review targets increases for UH-60, CH-47
The US Army has ordered the first major review of its aviation branch since a landmark study in 2003, with greater numbers of Sikorsky ...
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Joint Strike Fighter purchase tops Australian defence priorities
Australia's long-awaited defence White Paper has committed the country to a massive modernisation programme. This includes the purchase of Lockheed Martin's...
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French army seeks Tiger enhancements for Afghan debut
The French army is conducting a series of urgent modifications to its Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopters, in advance of receiving an order to deploy...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: RAF C-17 fleet reaches 50,000h milestone
PICTURES & VIDEO: RAF C-17 fleet reaches 50,000h milestone
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NewsPICTURES: Victor bomber accidentally becomes airborne during taxi demo
UK air accident specialists are not intending to investigate an unusual incident at an air show during which a Handley Page Victor bomber unexpectedly became...
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US Army launches for review to shake up aviation programmes
The US Army has launched the first major review of its aviation needs since the previous study led to canceling the Sikorsky/Boeing RAH-66 Comanche.
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Northrop plans October roll-out for Eurohawk prototype
An October roll-out is planned for Germany's Eurohawk high-altitude long-endurance...
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French air force to boost EC725 fleet
The French air force is to almost double its inventory of Eurocopter...
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NewsEADS, Lockheed Martin team up for Army helicopter
EADS North America (NA) today announced signing Lockheed Martin as the weapons systems integrator for a newly-revealed Armed Scout 645 helicopter, a new contender for a major US Army contract.
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NewsIndian air force suffers first Su-30MKI crash
The Indian air force has suffered its first loss of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighter, with one of its aircraft having crashed in Rajasthan state on 30...
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Business - Briefs
Rockwell Collins' pre-tax income held steady at $492 million for the six months...
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AgustaWestland seeks export buyers for AW159 'Lynx Wildcat'
With the British armed forces' first Lynx Wildcat utility helicopter to make its debut flight on 13 November, AgustaWestland is looking to secure its first...
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NewsBMI expresses formal interest in opening Iraqi route
UK operator BMI is interested in opening a link to the Iraqi capital Baghdad
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Lockheed to build high-altitude airship
Lockheed Martin has won a $400 million contract to build a high-altitude airship demonstrator featuring radar technology powerful enough to detect a car...