Fixed-wing – Page 117
-
NewsBoeing starts building T-7A Red Hawk simulators
Boeing has started to assemble the first two weapon system trainers and an operational flight trainer for the US Air Force T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer.
-
NewsLockheed Martin moves to connect USAF F-35 simulators in USA and UK in 2021
Lockheed Martin plans to connect full-mission simulators in the USA and in the UK at RAF Lakenheath through a software upgrade starting in 2021, allowing US Air Force pilots to virtually train with one another across international borders.
-
NewsPentagon joins with Australia to develop SCIFiRE, an air-breathing hypersonic missile
The US Department of Defense and Australian Department of Defence have joined to develop an air-breathing hypersonic missile called the Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFiRE).
-
NewsBrazil boosts AEW&C capability with upgraded Embraer E-99M
The Brazilian air force has accepted its first Embraer EMB-145 airborne early warning and control system aircraft to have undergone modernisation.
-
NewsKorean Air wins H-53E, F-16 maintenance work
Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) has secured contracts from the US military related to the Sikorsky H-53E helicopter and Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter.
-
NewsF-35A drops inert nuclear bomb for first time
The Lockheed Martin F-35A has operated a flight test involving the dropping of a mock B61-12 nuclear bomb.
-
In depthThe changing balance of NATO’s European fighter fleet
We detail the combined combat power of European NATO nations.
-
NewsB-1B pylon work sets stage for hypersonic weapons carriage
A Boeing B-1B has performed a captive carry test that could pave the way for the swing-wing type to carry hypersonic missiles externally.
-
In depthHow the world’s air forces came to the rescue in troubled 2020
Militaries around the world made good use of their fleets in response to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, while also meeting more regular commitments. Our annual snapshot looks at the in-service picture.
-
NewsFrance orders trio of E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes for navy
France has confirmed an order for three Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft for its navy.
-
NewsTokyo to retire iconic F-4 in March 2021
Tokyo will operate its McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom IIs until the end of March 2021, at which point the type will be retired.
-
NewsAvibras to develop family of cruise missiles for Brazil’s air force
The Brazilian air force has chosen defence contractor Avibras Industria Aeroespacial to develop a family of air-launched long-range cruise missiles.
-
NewsNATO unit takes third A330 tanker
The third Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transport produced for a pooled NATO-member fleet touched down at Eindhoven air base in the Netherlands on 19 November.
-
NewsSwitzerland offered F-35 final assembly as fighter responses enter evaluation
The US government has offered Switzerland the option to locally assemble four Lockheed Martin F-35As as part of a potentially 40-aircraft acquisition by the Alpine nation.
-
NewsAero Vodochody demonstrates L-39NG in Hungary
Aero Vodochody has demonstrated its L-39NG in Hungary as it continues to hunt further export opportunities for the modernised variant of the single-engined Cold War jet trainer. Source: Aero Vodochody Aero Vodochody first flew the L-39NG in December 2018 The Czech manufacturer in the last week performed ...
-
NewsHAL HJT-36 has another go at spin testing
The Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) has commenced spin testing following extensive work to rectify previous issues with this area of the flight envelope. The HJT-36 has already cleared the full envelope in areas such as speed, altitude, and load factors, says HAL. In addition, drop ...
-
InterviewSaab boss Johansson outlines growth ambitions after strong start
After spending just over a year at the helm of Sweden’s aerospace, defence and security champion, Saab chief executive Micael Johansson is happy with the company’s performance, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
-
OpinionWhy UAE F-35 deal makes sense to Washington - and Israel
The UAE’s unexpected approval for an F-35 buy can be seen as just part of a US strategy to strenghten all of its allies in the Middle East region.
-
NewsFrance orders first seven Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft from Dassault
France will shortly contract Dassault to supply the first seven of an eventual 12 Falcon 2000LXS-based maritime surveillance aircraft under its AVSIMAR programme.
-
NewsEmbraer, Hungary sign contract for two KC-390 airlifters
Embraer has secured its second export buyer for the KC-390 Millennium transport/tanker, after Hungary signed for a pair of the twin-turbofan type.