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Western Australia police receives specially-configured GippsAero GA8 Airvan
The Western Australia police have taken delivery of a specially configured GippsAero GA8 Airvan for its air wings fleet.
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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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DARPA taps three to build smallsat launchers
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the advanced applied science arm of the US Department of Defense (DoD), has selected Lockheed Martin,...
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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: Future helicopter market revolves around new models
With a number of new types arriving on the market, what will the helicopter manufacturers be putting the emphasis on at this year's show?
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IN FOCUS: Industry debates future of the gas turbine
Pulse jets and turboelectric systems are the future and the industry must get cracking, says GE 'technology advocate' Dale Carlson, but is the gas turbine ready to step off its pedestal?
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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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NTSB releases preliminary report into fatal PC-12 crash
The US National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary...
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Abundant zinc could replace rare earth staple in solar panels
Oxford University researchers may have cracked open a new route to exploiting solar power with the discovery of a low-cost alternative to indium, the scarce...
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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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Chocks on for the last VFW 614
The German aerospace center DLR retired the last flying example of the VFW 614 on 27 June.
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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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IN FOCUS: Grob Aircraft bullish over more G120TP sales
Grob Aircraft is ready to take on the world with its versatile G120TP, as first deliveries draw near for Indonesia ...
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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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Throttle lever error nearly destroyed Dash 8's engines
SHT Protections include triggers under the levers and a warning sign Propeller overspeed almost wrecked both powerplants after Widerøe crew...
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IN FOCUS: Europe forges ahead in space
Solar studies are part of a panoply of projects in train at the European Space Agency, whose plans span launcher missions and deep space exploration
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FedEx fails to block A300 rudder-warning modification
Operators told to fit Airbus warning system to stop dangerous inputs despite freight carrier's claim that training suffices
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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?