All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 62
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Saab investment in T-X candidate passes peak, CEO says
Saab’s investment in designing a new-generation jet trainer with Boeing has peaked, as the Swedish company looks forward to a selection decision by the US Air Force within the next two years, says chief executive Håkan Buskhe.
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NewsDassault details Rafale deliveries
Dassault delivered seven Rafale fighters during the first half of 2016, with its production backlog for the type now standing at 76 aircraft.
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NewsL-3 ready to sell Spydr II surveillance aircraft
L-3 Communications is ready to offer its all-new Spydr II to international buyers, with the Beechcraft King Air 350ER-derived surveillance aircraft having made its debut appearance at the Farnborough air show.
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NewsPICTURE: First engine run for Australian PC-21
Just seven months after it received a contract to produce 49 of the type, Pilatus has performed the first engine run of a PC-21 for the Australian Defence Force.
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NewsGrob Aircraft ready for further G120TP sales
Grob Aircraft hopes to announce further customers for its G120TP trainer this year, as it closes in on final assembly of its 100th example.
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Portuguese C-130 crash kills three
Three people were killed when a Portuguese air force Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport crashed at Montijo air base on 11 July.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Marshall Aerospace diversification plan pays off
Two years ago, the long-term prospects for the privately-owned Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) looked decidedly fragile. Decades of in-service support provided to the Royal Air Force’s Lockheed Martin C-130Ks and TriStars had recently come to an end – and worse was on the horizon, with the service’s new-generation ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Enders keeps faith with troubled A400M
Airbus remains committed to its troubled A400M tactical transport, despite the financial pressure that the project is causing, says group chief executive Tom Enders.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How Taranis points the way for future air combat
Unmanned combat air systems (UCAS) look all but certain to play a part in future offensive operations, but considerable work remains to be done to demonstrate that such technology – plus concepts of operation and regulations surrounding its use – can be effectively employed in a combat scenario.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus C295W to gain Roketsan weapons
Airbus Defence & Space is to arm its C295W medium transport with a trio of weapon types developed by Turkish specialist Roketsan, with the light-attack mission emerging as a new role for the versatile platform.
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VIDEO: Eurofighter on target with Storm Shadow integration
Integration of MBDA's Storm Shadow cruise missile with the Eurofighter Typhoon has cleared a key milestone, with a powered firing having recently been performed in the UK.
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FARNBOROUGH: Saab boss reports record interest in Gripen
Less than two months on from the roll-out of its new-generation Gripen E, Saab is seeing unprecedented interest in its fighter at the show, says chief executive Håkan Buskhe.
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FARNBOROUGH: Lockheed, Roketsan strengthen SOM-J missile pact
Roketsan’s SOM-J cruise missile is on target to enter service with the Turkish air force’s future Lockheed Martin F-35As – and potentially those of other operators too – from the middle of the next decade, thanks to a strengthened relationship between the companies.
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FARNBOROUGH: Scorpion jet offered for UK training deal
Textron AirLand’s Scorpion jet has emerged as an early contender for a significant military training deal in the UK, with the versatile type to be offered under a new teaming agreement with Qinetiq and Thales.
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FARNBOROUGH: Inzpire, Thales team for joint mission training
UK-based mission training specialist Inzpire is a small company in big demand, according to chief executive Hugh Griffiths, who signed its first ever cooperation agreement with a major partner on the opening day of the Farnborough air show.
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FARNBOROUGH: Thales, Elettronica sign EW pact
Two of Europe’s leading providers of aircraft self-protection systems have joined forces to address near-term requirements – and prepare themselves to counter the threats of the future.
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FARNBOROUGH: Embraer, Boeing strengthen support pact on KC-390
As Embraer’s KC-390 tanker-transport makes its international show debut, the Brazilian airframer and Boeing have strengthened their cooperation on the twinjet, which is seeking its first export success.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: BAE Systems to stage Farnborough show of strength
As the UK prepares for a shock divorce from the European Union following its public’s Brexit vote, the implications for the nation’s major aerospace players include much uncertainty – but also potential opportunity.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: BAE Systems CEO ready for Farnborough showcase
BAE Systems will be showcasing the breadth of its aerospace capabilities during the Farnborough air show, with chief executive Ian King in optimistic mood about its future prospects.
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FARNBOROUGH: F-35 faces tough fight for global sales
Two years ago, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 was set to make its first Atlantic crossing ahead of a high-profile Farnborough air show debut. The manufacturer seemed poised to dominate the fighter market afresh, following a more than 40-year success story with the F-16. In Europe, Dassault had yet to secure a ...