All Fixed-wing articles – Page 709
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PICTURE: A400M's flying testbed to enter vibration testing
The UK's Marshall Aerospace has finished installing a TP400 engine on a flying testbed for the Airbus Military A400M transport ...
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Singapore 2008: US Navy close to decision on BAMS deal
Bidders in the US Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance contest must wait until at least 7 March for a platform selection, following a fresh delay ...
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Singapore 2008: Royal Australian Air Force chief backs Super Hornet selection
The Royal Australian Air Force is keen to convince its new government about the merits of protecting an order for 24 Boeing Super Hornet fighters ...
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Singapore 2008: Lockheed prepares 'responsive package' for Indian fighter deal
Lockheed Martin has delivered its proposals for India's 126-aircraft multirole fighter contest for US government approval ...
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BAE Systems prepares UK's first production Hawk 128 trainer for flight
BAE Systems is on track to deliver the UK's first of 28 Hawk 128 advanced jet trainers in August, and believes the type has strong long-term sales potential ...
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UK defence cuts to force Sea King 7 life extension
Budget pressures could push the UK to extend the service lives of its Royal Navy Westland Sea King 7 airborne surveillance and control helicopters until 2022 ...
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EPX sparks surprise bidding war
With three teams already lined up at the starting gate, the US Navy has attracted a competitive field for the newly launched EPX programme that the US defence...
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Boeing boosts presence down under with Phantom Works Australia
Australian operation dates back to 1959 and is a role model for company's globalisation
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F-22 radar test supports USAF call for more Raptors
Northrop Grumman has generated synthetic aperture radar maps using the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor's active radar array, demonstrating a key component in...
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USN makes first step toward next-generation jammer
The US Navy has made the first move to develop and field its first all-new aerial jamming system since 1971. The next-generation jammer (NGJ) project...
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Thailand signs contract for six Saab Gripen fighters
Thailand signed a Baht19 billion ($577 million) contract with Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) on 11 February, clearing the way for its air...
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UK test pilot school signs Gripen contract extension
The UK Empire Test Pilots' School has signed a contract extension with Swedish manufacturer Saab to gain...
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GE/R-R prepares for STOVL tests as F136 passes design review
General Electric and Rolls-Royce have been cleared to begin building F136 development engines, amid signs that the US Congress will again overturn Department...
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Tobacco road
At present the commercial air transport industry - including the manufacturers - are where the tobacco industry was in the 1970s and 1980s when it was officially...