All Fixed-wing articles – Page 650
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NewsBoeing to see lower 777 rate after June 2010
Boeing will slash production of the 777 next year due to weakening demand. The monthly production rate for the 777 will decline from seven to five...
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IAI releases details of maritime Heron UAV
Israel Aerospace Industries has released new details about the configuration of its maritime patrol-configured Heron unmanned air vehicle. To be employed...
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NewsPICTURES: First AW139 delivered for FB Heliservices training deal
FB Heliservices of the UK has accepted the first of two AW139s which will support search and rescue training for an AgustaWestland export customer ...
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Turkey to decide in June between AW149, 'T-70' Black Hawk
Turkey expects to make a decision in its general purpose helicopter contest in June, having increased its cross-service requirement from 78 to 115 aircraft....
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Aero Vodochody and Sikorsky unite to explore European co-operation
Sikorsky and Aero Vodochody have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore aerospace industry co-operation in central and eastern Europe.
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USA proposes structural change for tactical air fleet
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has proposed the most sweeping changes to the nation's airpower capability since the end of the Cold War. His plan could...
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NewsItalian budget crunch threatens AMX fleet
A funding shortage could see the Italian air force cut its strike and training aircraft fleets, and hurt future procurement activities, the service says ...
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PICTURE: First Lockheed C-130J for USAFE arrives in Ramstein
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first C-130J tactical transport to be permanently assigned to a US Air Forces in Europe squadron ...
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Italy continues air response to devastating earthquake
The Italian authorities are continuing a major earthquake response effort involving multiple helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft ...
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Lockheed proposes funding plan for air-launched Patriot missile
Lockheed Martin has proposed a $137 million plan to develop and integrate an air-launched version of the MIM-104 Patriot advanced capability-3 (PAC-3) missile...
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US military launches bidding war for small UAS contract
The US Navy and US Marine Corps have launched bidding for a new fleet of small, long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems, with as many as 11 different competitors...
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Pentagon proposes to revamp spending priorities, shut down F-22
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates today proposed the most radical reshaping of the Pentagon’s spending priorities since the end of the Cold War, including halting Lockheed Martin F-22 production at 186 aircraft.
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NewsLIVEBLOG: US DOD reveals FY2010 budget proposals
Join Americas managing editor Stephen Trimble as he covers the FY2010 US DOD budget live
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: BAE Systems shows Hawk upgrade to current users
Eleven Hawk operators have received demonstrations on modernisation proposals for the jet trainer, as BAE Systems seeks a 'critical mass' to launch the upgrade ...
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Pilot escapes as Spanish F/A-18 crashes
The pilot of a Spanish air force Boeing F/A-18 fighter has survived a 2 April crash during a night-time training exercise ...
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: France confirms interest in Boeing C-17
France is believed to have requested pricing and availability data on Boeing's C-17 strategic transport, but remains committed to Airbus Military's troubled A400M project ...
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Hindustan Aeronautics appoints new chairman
Hindustan Aeronautics has appointed Ashok Nayak as its chairman from 1 April. He replaces Ashok Baweja, who had been at the helm of India's sole aircraft...
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Brazilian fighter programme ready to fly
The urgent need to renew Brazil's ageing fighters means the off/on FX fighter programme finally has lift-off and a trio of combat aircraft are in the running. But which has the brightest prospects?