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NewsIN FOCUS: Dassault question raises its head at EADS
Now that EADS has managed to shake off the chains of French and German state ownership and turn itself into the normal company its investors have long wanted it to become, its investors - one of them, anyway - want it to behave like a normal company.
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NewsUSAF, NASA aim to master wing-flex control
The US Air Force Research Laboratory and Lockheed Martin have kicked off an $18 million research programme into active aeroelastic control technologies, which if proved practical would in principle translate into thinner, lighter and better optimised wings
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NewsPICTURE: Turkey's first A400M performs taxi trial
Turkey's first A400M tactical transport has performed its first engine runs and taxi trials in Seville, Spain ...
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems launches divestments, reports new charges
Spirit AeroSystems has started a process to divest two manufacturing sites in Oklahoma that are responsible for potentially more than $1 billion in forward...
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NewsBelgium takes delivery of first naval-variant NH90
Belgium has taken delivery of its first NH Industries NH90 in the NFH naval variant, which is due to enter operational service next year ...
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NewsPICTURE: Polish air force receives first upgraded MiG-29
Poland's WZL-2 Military Aviation Works has delivered its first upgraded RAC MiG-29 to the nation's air force ...
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NewsLockheed to offer JMR/FVL avionics package
Lockheed Martin says it will offer a new mission equipment package to meet the requirements for the US Army's nascent Joint Multi-Role/Future Vertical Lift (JMR/FVL) high-speed rotorcraft programme.
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NewsAirbus Military completes A330 tanker deliveries to UAE
Airbus Military has completed the delivery of three A330 multi-role tanker transports (MRTTs) to the United Arab Emirates, while the customer's first crews have also completed their training on the type.
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NewsGE looks to jetstream to slash drag
GE researchers are claiming a world-record for the speed of an air jet, with a laboratory gadget measuring just 75mm square by 6mm thick putting out air at 220m/s, or about M 0.7.
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Further stand downs could severely damage USAF readiness
Further defence cuts mandated by the Congressional sequestration law could severely damage the US Air Force's readiness if not averted, a top service official...
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NewsNorthrop projects 1,500-unit market for SABR
Northrop Grumman, which has been selected by Lockheed Martin to upgrade the F-16 fleets of the US and Taiwanese air forces with its Scalable Agile Beam Radar...
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NewsDiscussions continue for third Indian Hawk deal, says BAE
BAE Systems remains hopeful of closing a third deal to sell Hawk advanced jet trainers to India ...
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NewsSenate strikes Super Tucanos, Mi-17s from appropriations bill
The US Senate appropriations committee has proposed removing funds for Super Tucano and Mi-17 purchases for Afghanistan ...
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NewsFrench acceptance sees A400M deliveries take off
After development and production activities lasting just over 10 years, Airbus Military has delivered its first A400M transport ...
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NewsBAE reveals £2.7bn weapons, support deals with Riyadh
BAE Systems has disclosed new Typhoon-related business with Saudi Arabia, as Project Salam deliveries continue ...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Is Malindo's business model sustainable?
Malindo Air chief executive Chandran Ramamuthy is a bold man. Just four months after starting operations, he has confidently declared that the carrier will...
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NewsNorthrop Grumman’s SABR wins USAF F-16 AESA upgrade bid
Lockheed Martin has selected Northrop Grumman's Scalable Agile Beam Radar for a US Air Force and Taiwanese F-16 upgrade programme ...
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NewsBoeing approves one more year of C-17 production on anticipated demand
Boeing has started building as many as 12 more C-17 airlifters in anticipation of signing new orders from international customers, possibly extending the...
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NewsUS Air Force may cut five squadrons
The USAF may cut five squadrons of tactical aircraft and reduce its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130s ...
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NewsLatest commercial technology works for next USAF fighter engine
If a new kind of engine technology called an adaptive turbofan works for the next supersonic fighter, the military will have today's booming commercial aircraft market partly to thank.