All Fixed-wing articles – Page 194
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RAAF C-27Js achieve IOC
The Royal Australian Air Force has awarded its new Alenia C-27J Spartan tactical transports with initial operating capability.
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NewsBoeing delivers first upgraded NATO AWACS
Boeing has delivered to NATO the first of 14 modified E-3A airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft featuring an upgraded cockpit and avionics suite.
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Leonardo delivers first two P-72As to Italian air force
Italy has received the first two of an eventual four ATR 72-600s configured for maritime patrol and search and rescue missions.
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NewsPICTURES: New Gray Eagle variant takes flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has carried out the maiden flight of a production variant of its new extended range MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned air vehicle, which will eventually become the baseline system for the US Army’s aircraft.
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NewsBulgaria issues RFP for new fighter
The Bulgarian ministry of defence has issued a request for proposals to the potential suppliers of a new fighter for the air force.
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NewsPICTURES: First two F-35s delivered to Israel
The first two Lockheed Martin F-35Is for the Israeli air force landed on at Nevatim air force base on 12 December, delivered on schedule despite temporary delays caused by the weather.
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NewsPICTURE: New A400M variant delivered to German air force
The German air force has received its sixth Airbus Defence & Space A400M transport, featuring a new baseline tactical configuration to allow the aircraft to operate in more contested environments.
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Air Force study finds operational lasers for AC-130 demo
Solid-state slab lasers have already evolved to a point of maturity where they could soon be demonstrated on an Air Force Special Operations AC-130 gunship, according to a US Air Force study.
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Trump tweet takes aim at F-35
With another tweet heard round the world, Donald Trump dumped Lockheed Martin’s stock after singling out the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme.
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Marines could pair FVL with unmanned VTOL
The US Marine Corps envisions teaming the medium-lift future vertical lift aircraft up with its own expeditionary group 5 UAV, though service officials say they will not force the pairing if timelines do not meet up.
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Opinion
OPINION: Boeing feels the pressure on Air Force One
In Donald Trump’s first act as weapons buyer-in-chief, the incoming US president shocked industry by demanding the cancellation of the Air Force One replacement programme, citing “out of control” costs.
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State Department approves Chinook and Apache sales
Boeing could score two major foreign sales of its CH-47F Chinook and AE-64E Apache helicopters, following the US State Department’s approval this week.
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NewsLockheed showcases T-X readiness in South Carolina
Lockheed Martin offered a vivid glimpse on 8 December of its preparations to win a hotly-contested contract to supply 350 trainers to the US Air Force.
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NewsC295 wins Canadian FWSAR contest
Concluding a circuitous, 14-year acquisition process, the Canadian government has selected the Airbus Defence & Space C295 turboprop to replace its air force’s fixed-wing search and rescue (FWSAR) fleet.
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NewsPICTURE: Sea Lion gets airborne for German navy
Germany has kicked off the test and qualification campaign for its first new naval helicopter in almost 40 years, with the debut flight of the NH Industries NH90 Sea Lion.
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Chile AF signs deal for six S-70i helicopters
Sikorsky will deliver six Polish-made S-70i helicopters through 2018 to the Chilean Air Force after completing three months of contract negotiations.
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Trump plans to renegotiate new Air Force One pricing
US President-elect Donald Trump says he will lead pricing negotiations with Boeing on a programme to replace two 747-200-derived VC-25As serving as executive transports also known as Air Force One.
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Elta, Airbus offer C295 operators AEW conversion
Current operators of the Airbus Defence & Space C295 are being given the option to convert some of their aircraft into an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) configuration developed with Israel Aerospace Industries' Elta Systems subsidiary.
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NewsUK allocates funding to Protector programme
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £100 million ($126 million) to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to kick off the Royal Air Force’s Protector unmanned air vehicle programme.
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Dutch join Norwegians on F-35 brake chute development
The Netherlands will join Norway on the development of the brake chute for the Lockheed Martin F-35, the Norwegian government confirmed last week.