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FARNBOROUGH: USAF to demonstrate F-22 Raptor's performance
Although the US government last year opted to halt production of the Lockheed Martin F-22 without approving an international sale of the air superiority fighter, the Raptor is making a welcome return to the show.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Sikorsky X2 cleared for sprint to 250kt
Sikorsky president Jeff Pino says the company has cleared the X2 technology demonstrator flight team to proceed with flight tests that are likely to see...
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FARNBOROUGH: Russian Helicopters showcases its future line-up
Russian Helicopters is showcasing its line up of new models that it plans to launch by 2015 as well as its existing range of civil and military types already in production here at the show, says Andrei Shibitov, chief operating officer of the holding that has consolidated all the country's ...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: A400M arrives after first photo-call with RAF peers
Airbus Military's second A400M is at the show, after first visiting its future home at RAF Brize Norton ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Turkey's first 737-based AEW aircraft makes UK debut
Boeing's 737-based airborne early warning and control system aircraft is making its UK debut this week, with the company having brought the Turkish air force's first example to the show.
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FARNBOROUGH: Lynx Wildcat makes show debut
AgustaWestland is giving a show debut of its Lynx Wildcat multi-role helicopter, with the type now in production for the British Army and UK Royal Navy, and also being offered to export customers.
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FARNBOROUGH: Northrop steps up efforts to secure UK Global Hawk sale
Northrop Grumman aims to hold further discussions at the show with the UK Ministry of Defence over the potential use of the Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle to meet the country's surveillance requirements.
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FARNBOROUGH: Pakistan and China eye export JF-17 customers
China and Pakistan are eyeing international customers for their Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) JF-17 fighter, which is making its Western air show debut at Farnborough.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Qinetiq Zephyr claims unmanned endurance record
Qinetiq is claiming a world record for unmanned flight endurance as its solar-powered high-altitude long-endurance Zephyr surveillance system doubled its...
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FARNBOROUGH: Elbit reveals CockpitNG avionics concept
Elbit Systems is offering its CockpitNG to at least three platform manufacturers. The CockpitNG for fighter aircraft, helicopters, trainers and airlifters...
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FARNBOROUGH: UK's Taranis UCAV breaks cover
The possible future direction of the UK's defence aerospace industry was highlighted on the eve of the show, when the nation's Taranis unmanned combat air...
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FARNBOROUGH: Vince Cable comments on strength of UK aerospace
When the England football team flew home almost two weeks before the end of the World Cup they touched down at Heathrow in an Airbus A340-600.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: F-35 buoyed by Canadian commitment, but top buyer no-shows
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will be one of the key talking points at the show, with Lockheed Martin's poster product having received mixed support in the lead-up to the event
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FARNBOROUGH: Russia's military is hoping a national rearmament programme will start soon
Russia's air force and aviation industry is waiting to see what the much-heralded national rearmament programme promised by President Medvedev will yield in terms of firm aircraft orders.
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FARNBOROUGH: GE Aviation’s Joyce: continuing the course of innovation
David Joyce, president and chief executive of GE Aviation, sees a silver lining to the economic overcast that has settled in over the commercial aviation...
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FARNBOROUGH: India to receive 'international' radar for Boeing P-8Is
The Indian navy will receive an "international version" of the APY-10 radar for the P-8I maritime patrol fleet under a new contract that Boeing has awarded...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Gallois confident of US interest in A400M
EADS says unprecedented levels of interest in the Airbus Military A400M by the US military community here at the show raises the likelihood of a breakthrough deal in the USA.
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RIAT: Luftwaffe fighter ace reunited with Bf 109
The UK's 70th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Britain attracted an unusual visitor to RIAT: a rare Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter. Owned...
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RIAT: Vulcan's return celebrates 50th anniversary of XH558
Avro Vulcan XH558 flew into RAF Fairford on 16 July, with its arrival marking a major show highlight for many of RIAT's weekend visitors.
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RIAT: F-22, Vulcan top show attractions
Staged at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire from 17 to 18 July, the annual Royal International Air Tattoo attracted around 350 aircraft from around the globe ...