All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 58
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NewsUK preparing ambitious combat air strategy
The UK Ministry of Defence will publish a new combat air strategy document later this year, which defence secretary Gavin Williamson says will “bring together the best of British engineering, skill and design, and deliver a compelling vision for the future of air power".
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NewsGripen E delivery schedule on target, says Saab boss
Saab remains on track to deliver the first series production examples of its Gripen E in the third quarter of next year, and is also hopeful of concluding delayed sales of new-build C/D-model examples during 2018.
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NewsPICTURE: Lockheed delivers 400th C-130J
Lockheed Martin delivered its 400th J-model Hercules on 9 February, as operations with the global fleet have passed 1.7 million flying hours.
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NewsA400M customers move towards fresh contract revision
One year after Airbus called for emergency talks with its launch customers for the A400M tactical transport to address what it described as a "huge financial burden" afflicting the company, the parties appear to be on track to sign a revised contract before the end of 2018.
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NewsAffinity completes UK military's Phenom trainer fleet
The UK's fifth and final Embraer Phenom 100 to have been acquired under its Military Flying Training System (MFTS) programme arrived at the Royal Air Force's Cranwell base in Lincolnshire on 30 January.
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NewsPICTURES: Hurkus B trainer makes flight debut
Turkish Aerospace Industries has performed the first flight of its Hurkus B basic trainer, and says the new type is on track to achieve service entry as planned later this year.
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NewsNellis blaze damages Australian EA-18G Growler
Both crew members of a Royal Australian Air Force Boeing EA-18G Growler escaped serious injury when their aircraft caught fire at Nellis AFB, Nevada on 27 January.
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Brazil signs option for third SAR-roled C295
Brazil has exercised a contract option which will lead to it operating a three-strong fleet of Airbus Defence & Space C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft by 2020.
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NewsPICTURE: PC-21 makes flight debut for Qinetiq
Pilatus conducted the first flight of a PC-21 trainer for new customer Qinetiq on 15 January, edging the single-engined turboprop towards service entry with the UK's Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS).
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NewsA400M deliveries hit new high in 2017
Airbus Defence & Space delivered its first A400M of the new year on 12 January, taking its total output of Atlas tactical transports to 56 units so far.
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NewsLeonardo to lead EU maritime UAV demonstration
Leonardo is to lead an EU-funded demonstration of the use of unmanned air vehicles during maritime operations, with the work to include flight trials from next year.
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NewsIrish Air Corps orders three PC-12NGs
The Irish Air Corps is to replace its aged fleet of Cessna FR172H utility aircraft with a trio of Pilatus PC-12NGs, with the new assets to be introduced from next year.
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Airbus tops up A330 tanker backlog
Airbus closed 2017 with the formal receipt of an order for five A330-200s to be adapted to the multirole tanker/transport (MRTT) configuration to equip a future pooled European fleet.
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NewsDassault details Rafale order backlog
Dassault ended last year with a firm order backlog for 101 Rafales, after delivering nine of the type during 2017.
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Airbus COO upbeat on 2017 performance
Airbus chief operating officer Tom Williams has delivered an upbeat assessment of the company's performance in 2017, less than a week before it will report its commercial orders and deliveries totals.
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NewsBAE ignites unmanned interest with Magma
BAE Systems completed initial flight trials late last year with an innovative unmanned air vehicle which is intended to prove its ability to operate future platforms using their propulsion systems, rather than moving control surfaces.
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NewsPICTURE: Qinetiq's first PC-21 enters ground testing
Pilatus has commenced pre-flight testing with the first of two PC-21 trainers on order for the UK's Qinetiq-managed Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS).
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NewsFrance receives first C-130J transport
France's first Lockheed Martin C-130J was delivered to its Orléans air base on 22 December 2017.
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NewsEurofighter powers up Typhoon production for Kuwait
Kuwait's future fleet of Typhoons remains on track for introduction from 2019, with the first major parts now in production by the Eurofighter partner companies.
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NewsQatar adds a dozen more Rafales to order
Qatar will operate a future fleet of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, having signed an option to boost a previous commitment for 24 of the type.
