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NewsPARIS: Stage set for new E-Jet launch and orders
Embraer still has several key decisions pending that could define and perhaps build order momentum for what it still unofficially calls the second generation...
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Canadian officials meet up with industry on FWSAR programme
Canadian government representatives are meeting up with industry to discuss Ottawa's replacement fixed-wing search and rescue requirement ...
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NewsFrance confirms order for 34 NH90 troop transports
The French defence ministry has confirmed an order for 34 NH Industries NH90 troop transport helicopters for the nation's army ...
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NewsSikorsky awarded $435 million contract for four CH-53K test aircraft
The US Navy is awarding Sikorsky a $435 million contract modification to build four more CH-53K prototype helicopters for operational evaluation purposes. Instead...
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NewsPentagon reveals dates for F-35 initial operational capability
The US Air Force plans to declare initial operational capability (IOC) for its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35As in 2016, according to a new report issued...
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NewsSyria to buy more MiG-29s from Russia
Moscow is to sell at least 10 more RAC MiG-29 fighters to existing operator Syria, according to Russian sources ...
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NewsUSAF will consolidate F-22 depot maintenance at Hill AFB
The US Air Force says it will consolidate depot maintenance for the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill AFB, Utah. Currently,...
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Russia suspends Mil Mi-8 flights after fatal crash
Russia's defence ministry on 28 May suspended operations using Mil Mi-8 helicopters, following a fatal training accident involving the type. A statement...
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NewsAirbus Military readies winglet-equipped C295W for market
Airbus Military will bring a winglet-equipped enhancement of its C295 medium transport into operational use from l;ate 2014 ...
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NewsPICTURE: First Saudi PC-21 trainer breaks cover
Saudi Arabia's first PC-21 trainer has emerged in its future service livery at Pilatus's Stans manufacturing facility in Switzerland ...
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NewsThree bid for Polish military helicopter deal
The Polish defence ministry's inspectorate of armament on 22 May opened proposals to participate in technical consultations with three bidders pursuing a 70-helicopter requirement for the nation's armed forces.
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NewsUSAF estimates F-35 will cost $32,000 per hour to operate
The US Air Force estimates that the Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighter will cost about $32,000 per flying hour to operate, the service's top uniformed...
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NewsAirbus Military to table A330 tanker bids to France, Singapore
Airbus Military expects to secure a fresh batch of orders for its A330-based multi-role tanker transport before the end of this year ...
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NewsNorthrop, EADS defend Euro Hawk performance
Northrop Grumman and EADS, the main parties behind the Euro Hawk programme, have defended the unmanned air vehicle's performance after criticism from its...
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NewsLockheed details T-50 offer to Poland
Lockheed Martin UK has unveiled some details of an offer submitted for the Polish air force's advanced jet trainer (AJT) system competition tender for the...
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NewsBrazilian KC-137 crashes on take-off in Haiti, none injured
A Brazilian air force KC-137 crashed on 26 May with no injuries to the 141 people aboard while attempting to take-off from the Toussaint Louverture International...
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NewsBoeing ready to build first KC-46 tanker
Boeing will start building the first KC-46 tanker for the US Air Force during June 2013, the company says ...
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NewsF-35 programme costs down $4.9bn, says Pentagon report
The projected cost of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft programme has decreased, a Pentagon report says ...
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NewsPICTURE: Second French A400M nears flight debut
France's second A400M tactical transport is on track to make its flight debut in late May, Airbus Military says ...
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NewsRAF Typhoons intercept PIA flight after onboard incident
Two UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons have been scrambled to divert a Manchester-bound Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777-300ER to London Stansted...