All Fixed-wing articles – Page 665
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UK steps up helicopter training exercises
Today's military air arms are faced with a major challenge: to meet the maxim to "train like you fight" while overcoming severe restrictions in equipment, personnel or budget, and sustaining often long-running commitments to combat or peacekeeping operations.
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Qinetiq-led team demonstrates carrier landing system for JSF
A UK trial has demonstrated a new stabilised visual landing aid concept for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter on board the Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious ...
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NewsPICTURE: Afghan army accepts donated Mi-24 attack helicopters
Afghanistan's army has received its first three of six ex-Czech air force Mil Mi-24 attack helicopters during a delivery ceremony in Kabul ...
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NewsSwitzerland completes test flights in fighter contest
Switzerland has completed a 100-sortie series of test flights involving the Eurofighter, Gripen and Rafale, and will select its F-5 replacement next July ...
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NewsEmbraer prepares for launch of new-look C-390 transport
Embraer says it is preparing a response to a new Brazilian air force tender with a redesigned and more capable C-390 transport ...
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NewsBoeing seeks alternate uses for Airborne Laser
As well as downing ballistic missiles, the YAL-1 Airborne Laser could be used to engage aircraft and cruise missiles, believes Boeing ...
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FLIGHT TEST: Pilatus PC-21 - Fast learner
Can one aircraft replace three or four? The new Pilatus PC-21, with its range of sophisticated embedded systems, looks as if it could ...
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EC135 delivery a milestone for Spain
HELICOPTERS Hola to helos Spain's ambitions to create a national helicopter industry have been boosted as Eurocopter adds assembly lines in the...
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V-22, CH-47 restarts after five-day hiatus
Manufacturing lines for the BellBoeing V-22 Osprey and CH-47 Chinook resumed production today after a five-day hiatus.
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Bell 429 engines receive type certification
Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced receiving certification for PW207D1 and PW207D2 turboshaft engines,...
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Seville aims for top European aerospace billing
REGIONS An airlift for Seville The southern Spanish city is not letting the A400M crisis derail its plans to establish itself as a major European...
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NewsBritish Army receives first upgraded Apaches
The British Army has declared a major targeting system upgrade to its Westland/Boeing Apache AH1 attack helicopters as ready for service ...
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ST Aero to upgrade Indonesian C-130s
Singapore Technologies Aerospace will upgrade four grounded Lockheed Martin C-130B transports for the Indonesian air force ...
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VIDEO: Charity aims to restore UK Shackleton to flying condition
Enthusiasts are hoping to return an Avro Shackleton AEW2 maritime patrol aircraft to airworthy condition following its transfer to a new owner, and restoration...