All Fixed-wing articles – Page 441
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IN FOCUS: Eurocopter X3 ushers in new era of 'vertical lift commuting'
Eurocopter chief executive officer Lutz Bertling says the EADS-owned manufacturer is now spending three times more on R&D than it did in 2006, the beginning of his tenure.
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Supply chain weakness threatens airframer ramp-up - report
Ambitious plans by Airbus and Boeing to dramatically ramp up their airliner build rates to fill record order backlogs are risk of being derailed by supply chains that are unwilling or unable to invest adequately in production capacity.
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Taiwan values F-16 upgrade at NT$110 billion
Taiwan has placed the value of its Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B upgrade programme at NT$110 billion ($3.7 billion) and said talks with the US government about...
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NATO clears funding hurdle to buy five Global Hawks
NATO officials have cleared a key hurdle in a long-delayed process to buy five Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 40 unmanned air systems ...
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USAF proposes to cut A-10s, defers questions on F-35A fleet size
Five squadrons of Fairchild A-10s could be eliminated under the US Air Force's new budget proposal, accounting for one-third of all planned fleet reductions...
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Taiwan grounds AT-3 trainers after mid-air collision
Taiwan has grounded its Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation AT-3 advanced jet trainers following a mid-air collision that injured two aircrew ...
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US Navy to launch E-2D's operational test and evaluation
The US Navy is poised to launch the initial operational test and evaluation process for its new Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye ...
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Italy committed to F-35 programme but may cut order
Rome is aiming to slash €1.45 billion from its defence procurement spending in 2012, with its plan to acquire 131 Lockheed Martin F-35s likely to be affected ...
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Australian Aerospace announces Air 9000 Phase 7 bid
Eurocopter unit Australian Aerospace will bid as a prime contractor in Australia's Air 9000 Phase 7 tender, offering the EC135 helicopter ...
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Japan buys mine detection system for MCH101s
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force has purchased four laser mine detection systems for use on its AgustaWestland MCH101 helicopters ...
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Boeing confirms $1.78 billion contract for India C-17s
Boeing has finalised a contract to sell 10 C-17 airlifters to the India Air Force, but a key decision looms for the future of the strategic airlifter. The...
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Israel resumes Apache upgrade programme
The Israeli air force has resumed an upgrade programme for its earliest Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, with three more aircraft now being modified.
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Australia receives two former US army Chinooks
Australia has taken delivery of two additional Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters, bringing its total Chinook fleet to seven.
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BAE, L-3 win contract extension for Australian Hornet modifications
BAE Systems and L-3 MAS Canada have won a contract extension for 14 additional Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighters.
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Bell, Eurocopter claim “wins” in Canadian court dispute
A Canadian federal court has ruled that Eurocopter is entitled to punitive damages from Bell Helicopter over a patent infringement of Eurocopter's trademark...
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Canada defends Bell 429 weight exemption
Transport Canada officials are defending their recent exemption which allows Bell Helicopter to increase the maximum internal weight of the Bell 429 twin-engined helicopter from 3,175kg (7,000lb) to 3,402kg.
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Hard negotiations lie ahead for Dassault after Rafale's Indian selection
With its attainment of "L1 vendor" status in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) contest for 126 fighters, the Dassault Rafale is one step...
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RAAF to examine C-130J fuel usage
The Royal Australian Air Force will examine the fuel usage of its C-130J Hercules transports to identify potential savings ...
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Metrojet sets its sights on mainland China as it prepares to open Philippine base
Hong Kong-based business aviation services provider Metrojet aims to expand into mainland China in an effort to harness the huge demand for business aircraft within the vast country.
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IN FOCUS: Singapore steps up deterrent capabilities
Singapore is at peace with its neighbours but - guided by history - continues to invest in the deterrent capabilities of southeast Asia's most formidable air force.