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NewsTaiwan to get 30 Apaches, but no new F-16s
Taiwan's hopes of buying Lockheed Martin F-16C/Ds from the USA remain bleak, with Washington going ahead with a separate $6.5 billion arms package that includes...
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Airlines to be required to run fatigue management systems
The existing system for managing pilot fatigue - national regulations on flight time limitations (FTL) - is about to be superseded at a International Civil...
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Romania nears decision on MiG-21 Lancer replacement
Romania could announce the winner of a tender for up to 48 new fighter aircraft within the next six months, say government defence representatives. However,...
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Saab plays to its strength
As the market toughens Saab’s boss is keenly aware of the need to win Gripen orders and build on its aerostructures know-how
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Sweden: the game changers
Sweden's scaling down of its military has had a huge impact on the nation's aerospace industry, forcing it to develop new capabilities, extend existing ones, and scout for business the world over. The challenge has been taken up. Saab's fighter jet, the Gripen JAS39, is in the frame for several ...
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NATO exercises test Gripen credentials
Joint manouevres with NATO allies in the USA have tested the Gripen's credentials as an asset for expeditionary operations CRAIG HOYLE LONDON
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Eurofighter nations offered split deal for Tranche 3 order
Eurofighter partner nations could divide their Tranche 3 production orders for a combined 236 aircraft into two phases, while interest in a key radar enhancement...
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Gripen International confident ahead of crunch decisions
Patience is a virtue in the business of selling fighter jets. Hungary's decision to take 14 JAS39 Gripens ...
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NBAA 2008: Virtual maintenance will spur CAE sim growth
Virtual maintenance will spur CAE sim growth
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Brazil names three finalists for F-X2 contract, rejects three others
Brazil's F-X2 fighter competition has eliminated three of the six bidders as the focus shifts to scrutinising the technology transfer and offset proposals...
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Eurofighter gets serious about Japan's F-X contest
The Eurofighter Typhoon is becoming a serious contender in Japan's forthcoming F-X fighter competition, with industry sources saying that Tokyo is taking...
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Judge overturns USAF KC-135 tanker depot contract decision
The US Air Force has stopped work on a new Boeing KC-135 programmed depot maintenance contract after an appeals court ordered the...
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Alenia seeks partner for USAF M-346 campaign
Alenia North America is actively looking for a US manufacturer to support or potentially lead its forthcoming campaign to sell the Alenia Aermacchi M-346...
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New C-17 deal launches 12-nation airlift consortium
Boeing has secured a new order for two C-17s to an international consortium comprised of 10 NATO members and Finland and Sweden. The long-awaited deal was...
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USAF may buy new self-protection system for Afghan-bound G222s
Alenia is discussing with the US Air Force a potential self-protection system upgrade for the 18 ex-Italian air force G222s being acquired by the USA for...
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AgustaWestland scores in Japanese market
AgustaWestland has continued to make inroads in its battle with rival Eurocopter for Japan's helicopter market, with the company signing a commitment for...
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Business briefing
TATA BUYS INTO PIAGGIO AERO INVESTMENT Tata, a UK subsidiary of India's Tata industrial group, is to acquire a roughly one-third...
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India reveals plan to develop indigenous medium fighter
The Indian air force has approached the Bangalore-based Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), which designed and developed India's fourth-generation Tejas...
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NBAA 2008: G FORCE G250 targets the largest cabin and longest
G FORCE G250 targets the largest cabin and longest range at the fastest speed in class