All Fixed-wing articles – Page 838
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THE 737 STORY: Little wonder
The best-selling 737 is a true record breaker, but surprisingly struggled for life in its early years. Boeing even once offered to sell it to the Japanese
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Apaches face toughest test
The UK’s £1bn Afghanistan operation will involve at least 24 aircraft, including a joint helicopter force. Is it ready?
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Australia assesses its rotary options
Follow-on Chinook purchase on cards for intra-theatre lift
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Electric vision: how to turn an idea into aviation reality
Niall McGirr is an electronic engineer and a partner in Irish data acquisition systems designer Acra Control. How did he graduate from Siemens staffer to entrepreneur?
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‘Dazzling’ Boeing F/A-18E/F radar marred by software faults
Raytheon APG-79 for the Super Hornet praised, when it works, but shutdowns and restarts continue to frustrate
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Upgrade puts HEAT on UK EH101s
Fly-by-wire system will replace naval helicopter’s hydraulic actuators, reduce weight and cut support costs
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Boeing tries to keep C-17 line alive
Manufacturer’s proposal would freeze airlifter order at 180 aircraft, but stretch production through FY09
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Boeing signals intent to offer SIGINT development of 737
Twinjet will face stiff opposition, however, as smaller aircraft will be evaluated for role