Defence Helicopters news – Page 209
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NewsUS and Taiwan in $3.8bn F-16 upgrade deal
The US government and Taiwan have signed a $3.8 billion deal, under which the US Air Force will evaluate upgrades for Taiwan's 145 Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B...
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USAF and Raytheon sucessfully test new SDB variant
The US Air Force and Raytheon have successfully tested a new version of the 113kg (250lb) small diameter bomb (SDB) against a moving target on 17 July. The...
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NewsPICTURES: India's second P-8I makes flight debut, as testing advances
India's second 737-based P-8I maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft has completed its flight debut, with Boeing to install its mission system equipment in the coming weeks.
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NewsPICTURE: C295 makes first test flight with anti-ship missile
Airbus Military's C295 has been flown for the first time carrying an MBDA Marte Mk2/S anti-ship missile ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Pratt to test new adaptive fan F135 variant next year
Pratt & Whitney hopes to test a new adaptive fan variant of its F135 afterburning turbofan in the first quarter of 2013, company officials say. "We...
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FARNBOROUGH: Thales tailors simulator training to clients' needs
French technology group Thales is promising more cost-effective simulator training by selecting representational fidelity of equipment more carefully around...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Bell Helicopter chief executive John Garrison is Flightglobal's Leader of the Year
When John Garrison assumed control of Textron's Bell Helicopter unit, he made one thing perfectly clear: the company that had once popularised the idea of...
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FARNBOROUGH: Goodrich taps Skypaq for Australia spy pod efforts
Goodrich has appointed Australia's Sypaq to represent and provide programme management for its efforts to supply DB-110 surveillance pods to the Royal Australian...
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FARNBOROUGH: Saab to outfit Saab 2000 as maritime patrol aircraft demonstrator
Swedish defence company Saab will modify a Saab 2000 to become a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) demonstrator.
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FARNBOROUGH: Ruag licensed to maintain GE F414 engine
Ruag (chalet A7, H4/G17) has gained a powerful boost to its military engine maintenance business.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing offers medium maritime surveillance aircraft to international customers
Boeing has started to offer to foreign customers a new medium-sized maritime surveillance aircraft based on technology developed for its P-8 Poseidon maritime...
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FARNBOROUGH: Aeromexico selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 737-800s
Aeromexico has selected Rockwell Collins's communications, navigation and surveillance systems for 10 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The deal includes its...
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FARNBOROUGH: Indonesia places follow-on order for Super Tucanos
Embraer (A17-18) has received a follow-on order for eight more EMB 314 Super Tucano counterinsurgency aircraft from the Indonesian air force, a top company...
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FARNBOROUGH: Saab 2000 offered as Swordfish MPA
The Saab 2000 regional turboprop could be adapted for maritime patrol applications under a new proposal by the Swedish airframer. Eyeing potential...
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FARNBOROUGH: USMC deployment supports V-22 Osprey sales drive
Visitors to the Farnborough air show are being treated to the first return visit by the US Marine Corps' Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport since...
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FARNBOROUGH: Circor selects Aero Precision as international distributor
US landing gear and actuator manufacturer Circor Aerospace has inked an international distribution deal with California-based military parts stockist Aero Precision.
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PICTURES: RIAT raises the game with high-quality displays
Despite poor weather conditions, the Royal International Air Tattoo provided multiple flying attractions ...
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NewsIN 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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NewsIN 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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NewsIN 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?