All Fixed-wing articles – Page 335
-
News
Bell confirms Philippine Bell 412EP deal
Bell helicopter has entered a purchase agreement with the Canadian Commercial Corporation for eight Bell 412EP helicopters, which will be delivered to the Philippine Department of National Defence.
-
News
India waits on C-130J crash findings
The Indian air force has yet to come out with a preliminary report on the fatal crash of one of its Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports, which resulted in the deaths of five experienced aircrew.
-
News
Paveway IV development spirals on with low-collateral warhead test
Raytheon UK’s spiral development of its Paveway IV guided bomb has passed a milestone, with a full “arena trial” detonation of its SPEAR Cap 1 low collateral damage warhead.
-
News
UK MAA launches Rivet Joint safety assessment
The UK Military Aviation Authority (MAA) expects to within weeks reach a decision on the airworthiness of the Royal Air Force’s RC-135W Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft, which should be introduced operationally from later this year.
-
News
Israeli mini-UAS manufacturers argue for eased export restrictions
Israeli manufacturers of micro and mini unmanned air systems have asked the nation's defence ministry to ease its export restrictions on such equipment, claiming that its current regulations are causing them "big losses".
-
News
India scans for new AWACS platform
New Delhi has issued a global tender for the supply of six aircraft that will serve as platforms for its ambitious Airborne Warning and Control System India (AWACS India) programme.
-
News
Saab, Pilatus to pitch PC-21 trainer to Sweden
Pilatus and Saab have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer the former’s PC-21 basic trainer to the Swedish air force for a potentially 20-aircraft requirement.
-
News
RAF retires two Tornado squadrons
A phased reduction of the UK Royal Air Force’s fleet of Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft has taken its latest step, with two frontline units having been stood down on 28 March.
-
News
Israel's first C-130J set for delivery on 9 April
The Israeli air force's first Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport will arrive in the nation on 9 April, with preparations at its Nevatim air base having been completed.
-
News
Qatar plans €2bn NH90 acquisition
Qatar has signed a letter of intent covering the possible acquisition of 22 NH Industries NH90 helicopters in a deal worth around €2 billion ($2.8 billion).
-
News
Qatar picks Thales for optionally-piloted aircraft project
Qatar’s armed forces have signed a memorandum of understanding with Thales linked to the development of an optionally-piloted aircraft capability.
-
News
South Korea accepts new-generation Hercules
Lockheed Martin delivered its first pair of C-130J-30 tactical transport to South Korea’s air force during a ceremony at its Marietta final assembly site in Georgia on 27 March.
-
News
New helmet technology could be used on most USAF aircraft
The US Air Force confirms that its digital helmet-mounted display (DHMD) project seeks to develop technology for use in a variety of aircraft, including tankers, transports and most jet fighters.
-
News
Indian air force C-130J crashes, killing five
A Lockheed Martin C-130J operated by the Indian air force has crashed 72 miles west of the Indian city of Gwailor.
-
News
FA-50 buy puts Manila back in the jet business
The Philippines has signed a contract for 12 Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 fighter aircraft.
-
News
Qatar air force selects Airbus to supply A330 MRTTs
The Qatar Emiri Air Force has selected Airbus to supply two A330 multi-role tanker transports (MRTT), potentially adding a seventh customer for the type.
-
News
USAF must modernize at expense of legacy aircraft: USAF general
Defence spending cuts have left the US Air Force with two options.
-
News
Bombardier sells special mission CRJ700 in Latin America
An undisclosed customer in Latin America has signed a purchase agreement for one CRJ700 NextGen special mission aircraft in a deal valued at about $67 million.
-
News
UK, France to deliver new anti-ship missile
MBDA has been awarded a demonstration and manufacturing contract worth more than £500 million ($831 million) to deliver a new helicopter-launched anti-ship missile for the French and UK navies.
-
News
Rivals line up for USAF trainer battle
Four defence contractors and their partners are lining up bids to build the US Air Force’s next-generation fighter trainer, via the service’s long-awaited T-X programme.