All Fixed-Wing news – Page 419
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Brazil delays F-X2 fighter decision until end of 2012
The Brazilian government has deferred selecting the winner of its F-X2 fighter competition until 31 December 2012, despite repeated assurances a decision...
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UK to take delivery of first Lynx Wildcat at Farnborough air show
AgustaWestland will deliver its first Lynx Wildcat helicopter to the UK Ministry of Defence at the Farnborough air show on 11 July, the company has announced.
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RAF: 'No expectation' of finding missing Tornado aircrew alive
Search and rescue efforts to locate two missing RAF Panavia Tornado GR4 aircrew following a training incident off the Scottish coast on 2 July have been abandoned ...
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Qatar requests Seahawk helicopter purchase
Qatar has requested a possible $2.5 billion purchase of 22 Sikorsky MH-60R/S Seahawk helicopters, including armed examples. Outlined by the US Defense...
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Australia gives Indonesia four C-130H transports
Australia and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding for the transfer of four surplus Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130H transports ...
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VIDEO: Clean-up begins after Brazilian Mirage flyby goes awry
A pair of Brazilian air force Mirage 2000C fighters smashed windows in government buildings during a flypast of Brasilia's Three Powers Plaza ...
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Japan orders initial batch of four F-35s
Japan has ordered an initial batch of four Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) hopes to buy a total of 42...
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Bad weather hampers Tornado aircrew rescue efforts
Bad weather in the Moray Firth is hampering the resumption of rescue efforts for two missing Royal Air Force Panavia Tornado GR4 aircrew following an incident off Scotland on 3 July.
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IN FOCUS: BAE strengthens unmanned systems activities
UAS capabilities are a priority for the UK, and BAE is forging ahead with efforts to meet the nation's requirements, both independently and in collaboration with French partner Dassault ...
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IN FOCUS: German Eurofighters impress during Red Flag debut
Participation of a German air force squadron in an Alaskan exercise pitted Eurofighter's Typhoon against Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor - and indicated the European type's power as a dogfighter
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ANALYSIS: Partners' financial worries hang heavy over F-35 programme
Belt-tightening by various F-35 partner nations could have big implications for the Joint Strike Fighter programme, but the pressure could be eased by new customers signing up - provided prices are kept in check
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ANALYSIS: A400M to get new name as first delivery draws near
The wait for the newly renamed A400M is almost over, with the first production example within weeks of its flight debut
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IN FOCUS: Special-mission helicopter manufacturers prepare to do battle
In innovation terms, helicopter manufacturers have hit a rich vein of form in the past few years. But what are the commercial prospects for their cutting-edge designs?
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IN FOCUS: China awaits fighter export breakthrough
Despite ongoing efforts, China has yet to become a serious player in the lucrative military aircraft export market
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US Northern Command halts C-130 fire fighting flights after deadly crash
US Northern Command has placed an operational hold on all military flights of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped Lockheed Martin C-130 aircraft...
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Lockheed: F-16 OEM experience brings technical certainty to upgrade customers
Lockheed Martin says that its experience as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) gives it a decisive edge over would be competitors in upgrading older...
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FARNBOROUGH: Interview with Boeing Defense’s Dennis Muilenburg
In spite of a challenging defence environment at home, Boeing Defense, Space, Security sees big opportunities to grow its business beyond the USA. The unit...
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UTC resolves charges on 576 arms export violations
United Technologies (UTC) must pay $75 million in penalties to settle a total of 576 arms export violations involving thousands of illegal technology transfers...
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PICTURE: TAI rolls out Turkey's first Hurkus trainer
Turkish Aerospace Industries has rolled out the first prototype of its Hurkus trainer, expected to fly in April 2013 ...
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Poland orders five more C295 transports
Warsaw has signed a $262 million deal to increase its air force fleet of C295 medium transports to 16 aircraft ...