All Fixed-wing articles – Page 718
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Vulcan XH558 needs £100,000 to complete flight-test programme
The Vulcan To The Sky Trust is in desperate need for £100,000 ($200,000) to fund the completion of the flight-test programme...
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EADS receives €60 million contract for Advanced UAV study
EADS has launched a 15-month risk-reduction phase for Europe's Advanced unmanned air vehicle initiative ...
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Malaysia signs support deal for Pilatus PC-7 trainers
Malaysian firm Airod has been selected to support the nation's air force fleet of Pilatus PC-7 Mk II trainers ...
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Malaysia to launch contest for airborne early warning fleet
Malaysia could issue a request for proposals for four airborne early warning and control system aircraft in mid-2008, with funds for the acquisition likely...
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PICTURE: Italian air force accepts first Eurofighter Typhoon simulator
Alenia Aeronautica has delivered the first of two cockpit trainers for the Italian air force's Eurofighter Typhoon ...
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AFRL targets heavier payloads with Speed Agile airlifter demonstration
With thinking on a future tactical airlifter shifting towards a larger aircraft able to carry heavier US Army vehicles, the US...
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing tests Turkey's Peace Eagle 737 AEW&C
Boeing has conducted its first mission-system flight test using the Turkish air force's first of four 737-based airborne early warning and control system aircraft ...
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PICTURE: Spain's Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters to use Spike missiles
Rafael will arm the Spanish army's 24 Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters with Spike-ER missiles, under a $60 million deal ...
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing installs laser weapon on C-130
Boeing plans to demonstrate the Advanced Tactical Laser onboard the C-130H in 2008, completing a technology demonstration project begun in 2001.
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NewsMalaysia expected to narrow utility helicopter contest
Malaysia is expected to shorten its list of contenders for a utility helicopter requirement from four to two in January, with the winner likely to be announced...
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PICTURES: EADS Casa's refuelling boom makes first contact with F-16 fighter
EADS Casa's inflight refuelling boom-equipped Airbus A310 demonstrator makes first dry contact with Portuguese fighter ...
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Comment - Nimrod's forgotten warnings
The Royal Air Force's loss of a Nimrod MR2 reconnaissance aircraft and 14 lives over Afghanistan last year remains a poignant symbol of the operational troubles...
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NewsRafale crashes in central France, pilot killed
The French air force confirms the crash of the two-seat Rafale B occurred at 6:20 pm during a training flight with the aircraft unarmed.
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Nimrod fuel system flaw had been known for 20 years
The UK Ministry of Defence failed to properly recognise the risks posed by fuel system leaks aboard the Royal Air Force's British Aerospace Nimrod MR2 reconnaissance...