All Fixed-Wing news – Page 455
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DoD slashes F-35 orders to pay for cost overruns
The US Department of Defense will buy five fewer Lockheed Martin F-35s in the next yearly production contract and use the savings to cover the government's...
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US defence cuts deeper than they look
US government warned of unintended consequences in plans to trim defence spending
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Australia favours C-27J to replace Caribous
Australia has announced plans to replace its retired DHC-4 Caribous, with the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J favoured for the requirement ...
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Airline pilot training revolution needed
Expert consensus decrees that pilot training must be rethought if the decline in airmanship is to be reversed, and a range of initiatives have emerged in response
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LIFT off: Poland cancels armed trainer contest
Poland has cancelled a tender for 16 lead-in fighter trainers, and will instead seek a less capable type for use from 2015 ...
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IAI offers Italy airborne early warning system deal
Italy and Israel are discussing a possible deal linked to the M-346 trainer and an AEW&C system ...
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Indonesia to acquire 24 used F-16s and nine C-295s
Indonesia has revealed plans to buy 24 ex-US Air National Guard F-16s and nine Airbus Military C-295 transports ...
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DSCA notifies US Congress of possible India C-130J deal
India has requested the possible purchase of a second batch of Lockheed Martin C-130J transports for $1.2 billion ...
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PICTURES: Hornets, Typhoons join Malaysian exercise
Australian F/A-18A Hornets and RAF Eurofighter Typhoons are taking part in exercise 'Bersama Lima' in Malaysia ...
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PICTURE: RAF Typhoons intercept Russian bombers
Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons standing quick reaction alert cover for the northern UK have intercepted a pair of Russian air force Tu-95 bombers ...
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GE-AVIC avionics joint venture still under scrutiny
A US Congressman is continuing to pressure the Obama Administration for a formal security review of a nearly year-old joint venture agreement between General...
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Report shows previous errors for controller handling Obama improper arrival
A 21-year air traffic controller responsible for the improper arrival of Michelle Obama's VIP Boeing 737 flight into Andrews Air Force Base near Washington...
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Boeing self-funds F-15E production in anticipation of Saudi deal
Boeing is self-funding production of F-15E strike fighters in the expectation that Saudi Arabia may sign a contract at some point before November 2012, said chairman, president and chief executive Jim McNerney.
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Lockheed complains about F-35 contract switch
Lockheed Martin has aired complaints about a US government decision to change the terms of its next yearly F-35 production contract more than five months after the company submitted its proposal.
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Bearing up: Airbus Military's 'Grizzly' nears civil certification
The Airbus Military A400M test fleet is on track to complete its core work in 2012, with anti-icing and engine issues having been overcome ...
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IN FOCUS: South Korea outlines strategy for indigenous fighter
South Korea's DAPA has outlined its ambitious plans to develop an indigenous, stealthy fighter by the early 2020s ...
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Bell 429 certificated in China
The Bell 429 utility helicopter has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
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UK eyes Apache modifications after Libyan experience
The British Army could incorporate several enhancements to its Apache AH1 attack helicopters using lessons learned from maritime operations off Libya ...
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Inquiry blames ‘unstable technique’ for Red Checkers crash
An investigation into a fatal crash involving New Zealand's Red Checkers aerobatic display team has criticised poor supervision of a dangerous manoeuvre ...
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IAI outlines progress with Panther tiltrotor UAS
IAI will conduct customer demonstrations with its Panther tiltrotor unmanned air system in early 2012 ...