All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 202
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PARIS: French army orders additional NH90s
NH Industries has won a follow-on order for 34 NH90 tactical transport helicopters from the French army. The order adds to a previous...
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NewsPARIS: Stage set for Eurofighter Meteor integration
The Eurofighter consortium has entered a contract with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) that clears the way for the integration of the MBDA Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile on the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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PARIS: FLIR reveals imaging system for low-slung aircraft
FLIR Systems has introduced a new imaging system that provides extremely high resolution while being carried under low-slung aircraft such as helicopters.
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NewsPARIS: Indonesia gears up for T-50
Indonesia will receive its full complement of 16 Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainer aircraft between September 2013 and February 2014.
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NewsPARIS: K-Max looks to lift overseas sales
US helicopter maker Kaman is promoting the unmanned version of its K-1200 K-Max helicopter to overseas buyers.
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NewsPARIS: Beechcraft AT-6 ready for international win
Beechcraft says it has a launch customer for its AT-6 light attack aircraft, and could announce an order for 24 examples of the type before the end of 2013. The...
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NewsPICTURE: India becomes eighth nation to operate C-17
India has officially received its first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport, becoming the eighth nation to operate the type. New Delhi...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: A350-1000 challenges Japan's loyalty to Boeing
Japan's two dominant carriers have indicated they might consider the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, but for the new widebody to win Japanese sales it will need...
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China and Kyrgyzstan to expand air links
China and Kyrgyzstan have entered a new agreement increasing direct flights between the two nations. In a statement on its website, the Civil Aviation...
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NewsCanberra shortlists contenders for military helicopter training deal
Australia has shortlisted three contenders for a contract to provide its military with rotary wing training services ...
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India's Tejas set for final clearance in 2014: defence minister
India defence minister AK Antony believes the Tejas Mk I fighter can achieve final operational clearance in 2014 ...
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L-3 Mission Integration, Korean Air to upgrade navy P-3C Orions
L-3 Mission Integration has entered a contract with Korean Air to upgrade eight Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion aircraft operated by the South Korean navy.
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USA reveals weapons loads for F-15SE, F-35 in S Korean F-X competition
The US Department of Defense has formally notified congress about the potential sale of weapons for the Boeing F-15 Silent Eagle and Lockheed Martin F-35...
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ANALYSIS: Asia-Pacific load factors up two points in March 2013
Major Asia-Pacific carriers enjoyed increased load factors during March 2013, with only two of 16 carriers suffering moderate load factor declines. Across...
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NewsANA 787 experiences minor electrical fault owing to loose nut
An All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 experienced a minor electrical fault during a recent proving flight, but the cause was traced to an insufficiently turned...
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NewsNepal Airlines Twin Otter crashes, crew in critical condition
A de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter operated by Nepal Airlines has crashed while attempting to land at the town of Jomsom, located northwest of Kathmandu. The...
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NewsLion 737 crash crew had no visual contact with runway
Indonesian investigators indicate that the crew of a Lion Air Boeing 737-800 continued to descend below minimum altitude despite not having visual contact...
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Contractors eye maritime patrol, anti-submarine requirements in Asia-Pacific
Maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) were themes at this year's Imdex Asia maritime defence show in Singapore. The show,...
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Vietnam set to receive first Twin Otter MPA
Vietnam's navy is set to receive its first of six Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft in August. Three examples, designated the Guardian...
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Schiebel denies knowledge of Camcopters aboard Chinese warship
Austrian unmanned air vehicle manufacturer Schiebel says it has no knowledge of whether its Camcopter system has performed flights from a Chinese warship,...