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Russia tenders for paratroop training aircraft
The Russian defence ministry has launched a tender for a light utility aircraft to be used as a training platform for paratrooper parachute jumping. Its...
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Northrop wins $1.1 billion BAMS deal
Northrop Grumman will supply 48-68 RQ-4N Global Hawks to the US Navy after winning a $1.16 billion contract to launch the development phase of the Broad...
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NewsSouth Korea buys 21 more F-15Ks, but switches engines
The contract means Boeing’s F-15 production backlog is extended through the third quarter of 2012, but a new order is needed within 14 months to avoid a gap on the 35-year-old production line.
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Predator, Reaper to add electronic warfare payload
Electronic warfare is the latest mission added to the US Air Force's hunter-killer-scout role for the General Atomics MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper unmanned...
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Lockheed Martin forecasts fresh wave of cargo, strike orders
Lockheed Martin's aeronautics division expects to sign a fresh wave of sales to foreign customers in 2009 for the C-130J, F-16 and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter....
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NewsSaab's Demo aircraft to highlight Gripen NG capabilities
Newly unveiled Gripen Demo features F414G engine, more fuel and additional weapons carriage; possible capabilities for new customers ...
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NewsAirbus plays down chances of A340 flight-tests leading to GTF-powered A320
Airbus is playing down the likelihood that its flight trials of Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan later this year...
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Malaysia delays decision on S-61 Nuri replacement
Malaysia has delayed a decision on a new fleet of military utility helicopters until later this year, when its domestic political scene is likely to become...
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P&W prepares to flight-test GTF on Boeing 747SP
The Pratt & Whitney GTF geared turbofan demonstrator engine will have its maiden flight in July on Pratt & Whitney's...
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Airbus will use GTF test flights to evaluate new technology
Airframer to evaluate P&W engine's new architecture as it prepares the ground for next-generation successor to A320
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What will the MRO industry look like in 2018?
Vision of the future aimee turner London What will influence the MRO industry over the next 10 years? Consultant David Stewart has gazed into...
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Civil maintenance lessons for UK military
A new maintenance scheme is signalling a revolution in how UK military aviation support converts to a more standardised system AIMEE TURNER LONDON
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Fallout from US Airways pilot vote continues
A group representing pilots of the former America West Airlines has been formed in response to the victory by a new union to represent pilots at US Airways...
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Workable carbon trading scheme “crucial”: Walsh
British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh warned delegates that it is critical the European Union implement a workable emissions trading scheme (ETS)...
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Boeing could revamp 777 ahead of 737 replacement
Boeing admits that as Airbus firms up the A350-1000 specification it could be forced into examining how to position its long-range...
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Industry hopes co-operation will spur government research investment
The landmark pledge by aviation chiefs to mount a concerted effort to address industry's impact on climate change could signal a move to secure massive governmental...