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Korean Air thrives on diversification unit
The aerospace division of Korean Air, known as KAL-ASD, has developed into a broadly diversified business with a broad range MRO, aerospace and development programmes.
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NewsIsrael could maintain F-35s under US supervision
An agreement to perform depot-level maintenance on Israeli air force Lockheed Martin F-35s in Israel under US supervision could solve an ongoing dispute about the issue.
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NewsPICTURES: Brimstone 2 passes test against high-speed vehicle
MBDA has performed a test campaign involving a longer-range and increased accuracy version of its Brimstone air-to-surface missile, culminating with a complex firing against a fast-moving land vehicle.
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NewsLockheed gets funds for Saudi KC-130J tankers
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $180 million to produce an initial two KC-130J tankers for Saudi Arabia.
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USAF places latest Reaper order
The US Air Force has finalised a fiscal year 2013 order for 24 more MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsNew contract powers Japan towards F-35 assembly
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $30 million contract to acquire long-lead production items needed to enable Japan to perform the local assembly of its first two F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
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NewsHawk trainer iPad trial to start in South Africa
South African air force pilots are to trial the use of iPad tablets with the service’s Hawk lead-in fighter trainers, following the recent completion of “rigorous testing” by airframer BAE Systems.
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NewsGulf states request air-launched weapons worth $10.8 billion
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to acquire advanced air-launched weapons worth a combined $10.8 billion to equip their respective fleets of Boeing F-15 and Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
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For Finmeccanica, top-line wins are near-term focus
In the wake of the 4 October agreement to sell off its non-core power generation business, AgustaWestland and Alenia Aermacchi parent Finmeccanica has declared that its key short-term focus is to win major aircraft procurement deals.
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NewsBAE responds to F-35 helmet letdown
BAE Systems has voiced its disappointment at being told to stop work on an alternative helmet-mounted display system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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NewsBell switches engine supplier for next tiltrotor, chooses GE
GE Aviation will manufacture the engines for Bell Helicopter’s third-generation tilt-rotor aircraft, the V-280 Valor.
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NewsPiaggio touts Avanti-based UAV as European MALE solution
Piaggio says a failure of European manufacturers to develop an affordable medium-altitude, long-endurance UAV opens the door for its P.1HH Hammerhead.
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NewsNorway to purchase six additional F-35s
Norway is seeking to purchase six additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for its air force in the country’s fiscal year 2014 defence budget request.
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Italy to launch SDB flight tests with Tornado
The Italian air force's Rome-based experimental flight centre is shortly to begin test sorties as part of a programme to integrate Boeing's GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb onto the service's Panavia Tornado ground attack aircraft.
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NewsUK's extra Reapers near acceptance
The UK’s next batch of five General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Reaper unmanned air vehicles are due to complete acceptance testing before year-end.
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NewsRussia to pitch T-50 for Brazilian fighter deal
Moscow is to offer Brazil an opportunity for joint development of its Sukhoi T-50/PAK-FA stealth fighter as part of an unsolicited proposal for the nation's delayed F-X2 tender.
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NewsIsrael details F-15I upgrade progress
The Israeli air force has updated its modernisation programme with a major upgrade for its F-15I strike aircraft.
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US Air Force takes next step in LRSO programme
The US Air Force is moving forward with the development of a nuclear-capable long-range standoff (LRSO) missiles, announcing it is conducting market research to identity companies that could help build the weapons.
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NewsARA receives FAA authority to operate Nighthawk IV in Vermont
Applied Research Associates (ARA) has received authority from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly its Nighthawk IV micro-unmanned aircraft at its facility in Randolph, Vermont.
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NewsUSAF planning to award second C-130J multi-year contract
The US Air Force has signaled its intention to award Lockheed Martin a second multi-year procurement deal for 79 C-130J Hercules tactical transports.