Fixed-wing – Page 12
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NewsGerman aerospace association warns over job losses without Eurofighter bridge to FCAS
Germany’s BDLI aerospace industry association has warned that the country is in danger of losing vital combat aircraft manufacturing jobs and skills if a 10-year production gap is allowed to develop.
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NewsUS regulators approve transfer of Danish F-16s to Argentina
The move is seen as an attempt to counter China’s influence in South America, where Argentina is considering an acquisition of the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 fighter.
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NewsUSAF battling surge of aircraft lasing incidents
The air force says the incidents, which involve commercially available laser pointers, pose a significant safety risk to aircraft and crew.
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NewsFrance takes 12th A330 Phenix tanker, as extra trio await MRTT conversion
The French air force recently took delivery of its 12th A330 Phenix multi-role tanker transport from Airbus Defence & Space, with a further batch of three widebodies scheduled to enter conversion from next year.
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NewsAirbus completes automated in-flight refuelling tests with Singaporean F-15s
Airbus completed three weeks of evaluations using an A330 multi-role tanker transport from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, which successfully made more than 500 contacts with Singapore’s full inventory of receiver aircraft, including the custom-designed Boeing F-15SG.
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NewsAirbus launches work on Wunstorf MRO site for German A400M fleet
The German air force’s A400M tactical airlifter fleet will receive enhanced in-service support from later this decade, with work having started on a new facility at its Wunstorf air base.
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NewsBrazil and Poland send military transports to evacuate citizens from Israel
Military transport aircraft from Brazil and Poland have been dispatched to Israel to evacuate visiting citizens, after war erupted on 7 October following a surprise assault by the militant group Hamas sparked a new war in the region.
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NewsUS deploys aircraft carrier and land-based jet fighters to Middle East
US Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, says the show of aviation power is intended to deter “any party” from entering the war between Israel and militant group Hamas.
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NewsUS F-16 downs Turkish UAV in ‘regrettable incident’ over Syria
Pentagon officials say the uncrewed craft was destroyed by a US Air Force F-16 after it was observed conducting air strikes in Syria and then approached within 1km from American ground troops.
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NewsKratos acquires autonomous fifth-generation fighter developer Sierra Technical Services
The sale of the start-up to Kratos, which Sierra’s founder calls both a competitor and teammate, comes soon after the company won a contract with the US Air Force to produce a fifth-generation-style aerial target jet.
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NewsHow Barzan Holdings is driving Qatar’s defence industry growth
Barzan Holdings – the procurement arm of Qatar’s defence ministry – used its first attendance at a DSEI show in the UK last month to promote its growing capabilities, and strong willingness to invest in promising technologies from around the globe.
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NewsUS Navy preparing ‘significant’ E-2D modernisation package
The US Navy describes the $845 million upgrade package as the “most significant change” since the iconic airborne early warning turboprop entered service, including new systems to reduce pilot workload, improve situational awareness and boost cybersecurity.
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NewsIndian air force receives first Tejas trainer from HAL
India’s air force has taken delivery of its first two-seat trainer example of the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) from Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).
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NewsGKN Aerospace to complete Gripen C/D engine upgrade for Sweden
GKN Aerospace has been awarded the final instalment of a multi-year contract to develop a performance upgrade for the Saab Gripen C/D’s RM12 engine.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems chief executive Gentile resigns after production challenges and labour strike
Tom Gentile, the chief executive of critical aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems, has resigned as head of the key manufacturer after a year marked by production quality challenges and a labour strike.
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NewsPolish air force revives road-strip landing concept during ‘Route 604’ exercise
Multiple Polish air force types – including fighters and tactical transports – have taken part in the service’s first road-strip landing exercise in 20 years.
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NewsPoland’s first Saab 340 AEW aircraft unveiled in Sweden
Poland’s first of two Saab 340 airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft was unveiled for the customer at the Swedish airframer’s Linkoping site on 29 September.
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NewsUS Congress passes bill to fund government, but freezes Ukraine aid
The 45-day spending measure temporarily funds government services, including air traffic control and the military, but put a hold on further aid to Ukraine.
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NewsUkrainian pilots arrive in USA for F-16 training
The Pentagon has confirmed that the first Ukrainian air force pilots have arrived in the USA to start F-16 flight training, beginning with English language instruction.
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NewsFootage emerges of fiery Il-76 crash in Mali
The Russian-made transport jet that crashed at Gao International airport resulted in a total loss of the aircraft and killed an unknown number of people.