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NewsEADS hints at "harsh" cuts to Cassidian
EADS boss Tom Enders has hinted at “harsh measures” – including job cuts – at the Airbus parent’s defence division, amid a planned reorganisation.
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NewsEurofighter upgrades move closer to operational release
A package of upgrades for the Eurofighter Typhoon has moved closer to operational release, following the completion of flight test activities by consortium partner company Cassidian
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NewsFifth T-50 PAK FA stealth fighter takes flight
Sukoi has completed the first flight of its fifth T-50/PAK FA stealth fighter, the company announces in a 28 October media release.
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US Army sells cancelled LEMV airship to original designer
The US Army confirms it transferred in mid-October a deflated airship previously known as the long-endurance multi-intelligence vehicle (LEMV) to the original designer – Cardington, UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV).
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India ratchets up the pressure over stalled AW101 helicopter deal
India's ministry of defence has stepped up the pressure on embattled AgustaWestland with the issuance of a final show cause notice, which could lead to the cancellation of the contract for 12 AW101s that has proved so troublesome for the helicopter manufacturer.
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Malaysia’s Firefly orders flat panel trainer for ATR 72-600
Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiary Firefly has ordered a Mechtronix flat panel trainer configured for the ATR 72-600 aircraft.
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NewsPICTURE: Indian air force receives fourth C-17 Globemaster
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received its fourth Boeing C-17 Globemaster strategic transport.
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NewsRAF C-130Ks make last operational flight
The UK Royal Air Force’s last pair of Lockheed Martin C-130K tactical transports have performed their final operational flights.
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NewsBoeing and Lockheed partner on long-range strike bomber
Boeing and Lockheed Martin will team up to compete for a contract to build the US Air Force’s long-range strike bomber (LRSB), according to a Boeing media release.
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Austria opts for Tracker mini-UAS from Cassidian
Austria’s armed forces have ordered six Tracker mini-unmanned air systems from EADS Cassidian subsidiary Survey Copter.
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NewsUnmanned Taranis has flown, MoD reveals
Breaking a long silence about the status of its BAE Systems-led Taranis unmanned combat air system technology demonstrator, the UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that initial flight tests have already taken place.
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NewsPICTURE: Saudi Arabia receives more Typhoons
BAE Systems has delivered its latest pair of Eurofighter Typhoons to export customer Saudi Arabia, boosting the nation’s fleet of the type to 32 aircraft.
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NewsRussia to revive Yak-242 name for Irkut MC-21
Russia’s government has indicated that the Irkut MC-21 will be redesignated as the Yak-242 once the twinjet type goes into serial production.
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NewsF-35’s price may limit sales, hinder overseas exports
The high price the Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter and the future scarcity of less-expensive options could hamper exports of US military fighters in the coming years, says industry analyst Richard Aboulafia on 24 October.
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NewsP&W trims costs on latest F-35 engine deal
Pratt & Whitney will deliver a package of 38 F135 engines, spares and support items under a deal valued at a total of $1.1 billion, the company and the US government’s procurement office announced on 24 October.
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NewsFAA chief calls for conversation on agency's funding model
US Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Huerta today endorsed calls for a “thoughtful conversation” about how the agency is funded and which services it should provide.
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Spirit inspects Airbus V2500 engines following inflight failure
Spirit Airlines began delaying flights last night to perform inspections on the engines of its Airbus fleet, a move that comes after the engine failure on a Spirit Airbus A319 on 15 October.
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NewsEl Al orders two more 737-900ERs
Israeli carrier El Al has finalised an order for two additional Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, bringing the number of 737-900ERs ordered by El Al to eight, according to a Boeing media release.
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NewsKorean Air orders more Boeing widebodies
Korean Air has finalised an order for 12 Boeing aircraft, including five 747-8s, six 777-300ERs and one 787, according to a Boeing media release.
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NewsPICTURE: Kazakh emergencies ministry takes first upgraded Mil Mi-26T
Russian Helicopters has delivered the first Mil Mi-26T heavy transport helicopter to Kazakhstan's emergencies ministry following overhaul of the former military aircraft by the manufacturer.