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CAE gets new training deals for A330 tankers, CH-53 helicopters
CAE is to provide training equipment for Airbus A330 tankers on order for Saudi Arabia and the UAE ...
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NewsUK RAF launches Afghan work-up with Merlin helicopters
The RAF has launched a four-month series of exercises in the USA to prepare its Merlin HC3/3A crews for operations in Afghanistan ...
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Eurocopter sells two more EC225s to China
China's Ministry of Transport has signed a deal with Eurocopter for another two EC225 helicopters, following up on a 2007 order for two EC225s that went...
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NewsPoland unveils new family of unmanned air vehicles
First details have emerged of a new family of unmanned air vehicles designed at Poland's Poznan University of Technology ...
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PICTURES: UAE F-16s make debut appearance in US 'Red Flag' exercise
Lockheed Martin F-16Es from the United Arab Emirates air force are participating in their first "Red Flag" exercise in the USA ...
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Pakistan to begin co-production of Falco UAV
The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is about to begin the co-production of Selex Galileo's Falco unmanned air vehicle at its facilities in Kamra. The...
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India grounds Sea Harriers after latest crash
India's navy has temporarily grounded its remaining British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS51 fighters, following a fatal crash that has reduced its fleet of the...
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NewsUK looks to extend Eurofighter Typhoon's fatigue life
The UK has begun investigating the feasibility of extending the Eurofighter Typhoon's fatigue life beyond its nominal 6,000 flying hour limit ...
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NewsAirbus faces demands for A320 series electrical systems improvement following EasyJet report
The final report on a serious in-flight electrical system failure in an Airbus A319 contains 14 recommendations for changes to equipment, engineering procedure...
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Australia mulls over new firefighting capabilities
Australia is sticking with tried and tested aerial strategies as it enters this year's fire season, but new capabilities are on the horizon
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India launches flight evaluations for combat aircraft contract
The Indian air force has launched a nine-month flight evaluation phase for the six competitors vying for the $11 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft...
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Lockheed Martin inducts first C-5B for C-5M modifications
Lockheed Martin on 19 August launched the production phase of a seven-year programme to modify 49 more C-5B/C Galaxy airlifters with more powerful engines...
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Taiwan moves on purchase of C-27J Spartans
Taiwan is in price negotiations to buy six Alenia Aermacchi C-27J Spartans for its armed forces, with industry sources expecting the deal to go ahead in...
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NewsRussia signs $2.5 billion deal for 64 Sukhoi fighters
Russian government officials during the MAKS air show in Moscow signed a historic order for 64 Sukhoi fighters, raised the possibility of a $470 million...
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UK has 'no obligation' to meet 232-aircraft Typhoon pledge
The UK is declaring itself to be under "no obligation" to buy any more Eurofighter Typhoons despite failing to take its full 232-aircraft quota agreed under...
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Bangladesh air force eyes upgrades and new aircraft
Bangladesh's air force is embarking on a major modernisation drive. The service hopes to upgrade some of its fighters and helicopters in the near term and...
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US maritime patrol market reawakens General Atomics-Israel Aerospace Industries battle
Two makers of medium altitude, unmanned aircraft systems that previously battled for a $1 billion US Army contract four years ago are poised for another...
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Textron looks to UN decision on Sensor Fused Weapon
Manufacturer hopes to win backing for system's 99% submunition destruction rate
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Taiwan could push USA on F-16s
Taiwan could push the USA to sell mid-life upgrade kits for its Lockheed Martin F-16A/B fleet this year amid continuing resistance to its request for new...
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Damage control test to lose 80% of wing in-flight
Check-out flights of a subscale autonomous Boeing F/A-18 Hornet have started this month in preparation for damage control testing where 80% of the wing and...