All Fixed-wing articles – Page 427
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USAF moves closer to solving Raptor oxygen woes, whistle-blower pilots won’t be punished
The US Air Force will not punish two F-22 Raptor pilots who publicly spoke out about problems with the Lockheed Martin-built aircraft's oxygen system, a...
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A400M gets initial certification, as engine problem strands MSN4
Airbus Military says it remains on track to deliver its first A400M around the end of this year, despite engine problems that continue to hinder the type ...
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Lockheed receives $237.7 million F-35 contract modification
Lockheed Martin has received a $237.7 million contract modification to a fixed-price-incentive-fee F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) production contract. The...
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Sikorsky and Terma expand cooperation contingent upon MH-60R order
Sikorsky and Denmark-based Terma are broadening their cooperation, contingent upon a Danish order for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. Denmark is considering...
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Russian Helicopters in push to certificate Ansat for civil use by year-end
Russian Helicopters may be poised to resolve long-running certification problems with its Ansat multipurpose light twin.
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Boeing wins EW support contract for RAAF Wedgetails
Boeing has won an Australian (A$) dollar 55 million ($56.1 million) electronic warfare (EW) support contract for the Royal Australian Air Force's 737-based...
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Sikorsky wins $43.2 million contract for Taiwan Black Hawk work
Sikorsky has won a $43.2 million contract to convert four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to the configuration unique to Taiwan. The work is to be...
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Boeing awarded low rate production contract for Block III Apaches
The US Army has awarded Boeing a $486.4 million firm-fixed-price contract for the low rate initial production (LRIP) of the AH-64D Apache Block III attack...
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USAF issues new RFP for Afghan LAS programme
The US Air Force released the final version of an amended request for proposal (RfP) for the Light Air Support (LAS) programme late in the evening on 4 May. "While...
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Israeli know-how boosts Russia's armed UAS project
Technology transferred from Israel is helping Russia to design its first strike unmanned air system ...
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ITR sees future in small engine MRO
Spain's Industria de Turbo Propulsores (ITP) is looking to expand the capabilities of its Mexican overhaul shop, Industria de Turborreactores (ITR), beyond...
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Ukraine close to signing Indian missile deal
Ukraine is close to signing one of its biggest ever defence deals with India, linked to the sale of R-27 air-to-air missiles ...
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Mi-38 ready for serial production 'soon', with certification in 2015
Russian Helicopters' Kazan factory is building a third prototype of a new model, the Mil Mi-38, which fits between the 36-passenger Mi-17 and the 82-passenger heavylift Mi-26.
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Australian Shadow 200 UAV commences Afghan operations
Australia has commenced operations with the AAI Shadow 200 tactical unmanned air system in Afghanistan ...
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Australia issues tender for F/A-18 Hornet maintenance
Australia has issued a request for tender related to its fleet of 71 Boeing F/A-18 A/B Hornet aircraft. The contract will cover deep maintenance for...
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Senior official raises F/A-XX doubts while retired USMC Generals question USN’s F-35 commitment
A senior US Department of Defense official is questioning how the US Navy will fund a next-generation replacement for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet....
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IN FOCUS: USAF receives last F-22 Raptor
The US Air Force has formally taken delivery of its last F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter from airframer Lockheed Martin ...
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Australia to push back F-35 decision by two years
Australia will delay its acquisition of 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft by two years to save costs associated with the programme. According to media...
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India dismisses Korea objections in basic trainer deal
India's defence ministry has dismissed objections by Seoul about its basic trainer competition, paving the way for the purchase of the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II...
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PICTURES: RAF Typhoons land at Northolt for Olympic exercise
Four Eurofighter Typhoons have touched down at the Royal Air Force's Northolt base on the edge of London to participate in a nine-day exercise intended to validate the UK government's Olympic air security plan.