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Czech Republic orders C-295 transports
Airbus Military has signed a deal to provide the Czech Republic with four C-295 transports. To replace the Czech Republic air force's remaining five...
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This Week Briefings
AIRBUS TARGETS 1% AERO GAIN FOR A340 DRAG Airbus is redesigning the A340-500/600 belly fairing to provide a 1% reduction in aerodynamic drag in cruise....
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Thailand to delay order for second batch of Gripens
Thailand plans to delay the purchase of an additional six Saab Gripen fighters because of a deepening economic crisis, and its air force chief has warned...
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Boeing begins talks on C-130 AMP expansion
Boeing has begun talks with the US Air Force on a potential plan to dramatically expand the scope of the C-130 Avionics Modernization Programme (AMP). The...
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NewsUK provides Typhoon Tranche 3 update
The UK government has confirmed an intention to purchase its Tranche 3 commitment of Eurofighter Typhoons for the Royal Air Force ...
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NewsBoeing nearing flight tests for all-new AH-64 engine
Boeing has outlined plans to integrate and test the power upgrades at the heart of the Block III upgrade programme for the US Army AH-64D Apache Longbow. Manned-unmanned...
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Bombardier sees traction for Q400 multi-mission aircraft
Bombardier is confident that a proposed multi-mission variant of its Q400 is set to propel the turboprop into use for specialised, non-airline missions. "A...
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Thales close to AESA production deal for Rafale
Thales expects to receive a series production order for its RBE2 active electronically scanned array radar from the French defence ministry before year-end,...
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NewsItalian sales marks first international success for Boeing’s F-model Chinook
The Italian army is to receive 16 ICH-47F Chinook transport helicopters between 2013 and 2017 through a roughly €900 million ($1.23 billion) acquisition.
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Mil pitches Mi-26T for Franco-German heavylift deal
France and Germany are close to taking a political decision to procure a heavy rotorcraft capable of lifting up to 13t of equipment and supplies or 70 troops...
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PICTURE: Turkey retires first squadron of F-4 Phantoms
Turkey has disbanded its first squadron of McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom strike aircraft, under a transition plan leading to its future operation of Lockheed...
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EBACE: New venture to build shelters in Saudi Arabia
Arabian Support and Services (Asasco) has sent up joint venture company Arabian Aircraft Shelter (Araishco) in partnership with Arabasco, the largest FBO...
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NewsBoeing's Super Hornet seeks export sale to launch 20% thrust upgrade
Boeing is seeking an international launch customer for a 20% higher thrust version of the General Electric F414 turbofan that powers the F/A-18E/F Super...
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Israel to launch F-16 fighter upgrade
The Israeli air force will soon begin a series upgrade to its Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighters, with the "Barak 2020" programme aimed at equipping the legacy...
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EBACE: PICTURE: How many engineers does it take to lift a Eurocopter EC145
How many engineers does it take to lift a Eurocopter EC145 Stylence? Just onebehind the controls of a very large crane. Eurocopter brought its newest...
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NewsEBACE: Boeing BBJ convertible is available
Boeing announced this afternoon the availability of the newest member of its business jet portfolio. The airframer isproviding a multi-role convertible BBJ...
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Opinion
Comment: A400M faces long haul
Airbus Military's new boss has set a June target to secure a continued commitment from his European customers. But with the airlifter yet to fly, should he expect a positive response?
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This Week briefings
India's Kingfisher Airlines closed the book on Airbus's pre-XWB A350 by formally converting its 2005...
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Europrop boss reveals origins of A400M engine crisis
The president of A400M engine supplier Europrop International has disclosed the cause of the problem which derailed the type's flight test plans last year ...