All Fixed-Wing news – Page 446
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Israel axed Turkish F-16 sensor contract over Iran fears
Intelligence data that pointed to the possible transfer of Israeli-developed technology from Turkey to Iran was behind the sudden cancellation of a $141...
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China’s CITIC Offshore Helicopter orders seven EC225s
China's CITIC Offshore Helicopter (COHC) has ordered seven Eurocopter EC225 LP helicopters, to be used in COHC's airlift duties for the offshore oil and...
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Possible Australia C-27J deal valued at $950 million
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified congress of the possible sale of ten Alenia Aeronautica C-27J Spartan aircraft to Australia for $950...
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Israel cancels deal with Turkey for F-16 upgrades
In a sign of worsening relations between the two countries, the Israeli ministry of defence has cancelled a deal to supply optical and radar imagery intelligence...
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Unmanned K-max operational in Afghanistan
The Lockheed Martin/Kaman unmanned K-Max has made its first operational flights in Afghanistan, resupplying US Marine Corps troops with cargo ...
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AgustaWestland takes Sea King work back from Vector
AgustaWestland's plant in Yeovil, Somerset, is to get some respite from job losses linked to UK defence spending cuts when, from April 2012, it takes over the maintenance of transmission, rotor and rotorhead components for Westland Sea King and Agusta Westland Lynx AH9 helicopters used by the UK Royal Navy ...
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PICTURE: MiG-29K gets on board Indian aircraft carrier
With work on the Indian navy's future aircraft carrier the INS Vikramaditya now 90% complete, an RSK MiG-29K fighter has been placed aboard the vessel for the first time.
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PICTURES: Serbia receives first Lasta basic trainers, eyes more Mi-17s
The Serbian air force (ViPVO) has taken delivery of its first two Utva Lasta basic trainers, the service's commander-in-chief, Brigadier General Ranko Zivak,...
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IN FOCUS: Euro's demise to change shape of aerospace industry
The European single currency may survive 2012, but after months of roiling crisis only the delusional can seriously, in unguarded private moments, believe...
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IN FOCUS: Painful decisions on US defence spending delayed in 2011 will come back to haunt industry next year
Budgetary crises, instability, and conflict were the dominant defence sector topics in 2011, and the coming year is unlikely to provide a deviation from these key themes.
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Japan swoops for F-35, shoots down Typhoon, F/A-18E/F
Japan has selected the Lockheed Martin F-35A joint strike fighter (JSF) for its F-X contract, which purchases 42 aircraft to replace an ageing fleet of McDonnell...
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South Africa back in play for Airbus Military A400M after refund
Airbus Military has cleared a key hurdle to pursuing further business with South Africa by refunding pre-delivery payments on an order of eight A400Ms cancelled...
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IN FOCUS: Hamburg enthusiasts restore pioneering biz jet
A German charity aims to return the curiously shaped HFB 320 "Hansa Jet" to the air
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Back in Black Widow
An series of intrepid expeditions to the jungle of Indonesia has resulted in the world's only flyable Northrop P-61B Black Widow being rescued and rebuilt. Thanks to the dedication of a team of volunteers, it is hoped it will soon take to the skies above Pennsylvania
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RAF Typhoons in Northolt Olympic move
Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons will be stationed on the outskirts of London as part of the UK armed forces' contribution to the security effort around...
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British Army accepts last upgraded Lynx AH9A
AgustaWestland handed over its 22nd, and last, upgraded Lynx AH9A utility helicopter to the British Army on 15 December, with the type continuing to impress...
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French air force chief confident of Rafale victory in Indian contest
Gen Jean-Paul Paloméros, chief of staff of the French air force, is confident about the Dassault Rafale's prospects in major international competitions,...
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IN FOCUS: F-35 concurrency reaches turning point
What started as a seemingly isolated and quickly resolved issue - a single bulkhead that buckled during fatigue testing in November 2010 - has mushroomed into a suddenly public crisis of confidence within the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme.
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Rolls-Royce looks to grow military service business
Rolls-Royce aims to increase its provision of support services to military customers around the world by using its recent experience with the UK Royal Air Force ...
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Omani F-16 deal means continued wait for Eurofighter
Oman has placed a follow-on order with Lockheed Martin for a second batch of 12 F-16C/D Block 50 fighters ...