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Australia likely to acquire sixth C-17
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified congress of the possible sale of a sixth Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to Australia for $300...
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US outlines upgrades for Indonesian F-16 deal
The US government has outlined details of a proposed $750 million sale and upgrade of 24 former US Air National Guard F-16s for Indonesia ...
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Alenia Aermacchi M-346 crashes in UAE
A prototype Alenia Aermacchi M-346 trainer has crashed in the United Arab Emirates during its return journey to Italy after the Dubai air show. "The...
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BA mulls new MRO hangars in South Wales
British Airways Engineering is searching for additional space for its airframe heavy maintenance operations in South Wales.
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New cracks stop vertical landings on some F-35Bs
Three of the five developmental Lockheed Martin F-35Bs have developed tiny cracks in a lift fan-related component which prevent the flight-test aircraft...
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Ghana takes delivery of first Airbus Military C-295
The Ghana air force has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus Military C-295 tactical transport aircraft ...
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PICTURE: Mexican navy accepts new CN-235
Airbus Military has delivered the first of four additional CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft ordered by the Mexican navy ...
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DUBAI: UAE stings Dassault’s 'uncompetitive and unworkable' Rafale bid
A top United Arab Emirates military and political leader closed the Dubai air show by unleashing a rare, rhetorical attack on Dassault for submitting "unworkable"...
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RAF Tornado GR4s to resume training flights
The UK Royal Air Force has resumed training activities involving its Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft ...
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DUBAI: Hawker Beechcraft targets Middle Eastern growth
Hawker Beechcraft is confident of maintaining its strong standing in the Middle East, despite the short-term effects of the political instability felt in some nations in and around the region since early this year.
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DUBAI: Pilatus flies PC-21 with UAE deliveries under way
Pilatus is flying its PC-21 trainer at the show, but remains tight-lipped about the current status of its 25-aircraft deal with the UAE.
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DUBAI: JF-17 crashes in Pakistan's Kamra
A Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighter aircraft operated by the Pakistan air force has crashed shortly after taking from Kamra air base, killing the pilot, an industry source said.
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DUBAI: Northrop’s iDIRCM to address missile threats
Northrop Grumman is developing a new directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system called iDIRCM for use on helicopters and aircraft. The company said the system will be commercially available and that it is being developed with Selex Galileo.
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DUBAI: Boeing misses launch order for AH-6i
Boeing had hoped to announce at the show a signed contract launching production of the AH-6i, but must settle instead for the assurance that a deal will be closed soon.
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DUBAI: TAI launches study on Turkish-built next generation fighter
Turkey will decide in 15 months whether to launch a next generation fighter and trainer jet programme or partner with a development project in another country...
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DUBAI: Italy's new T-346A trainer visits show
Italy has accepted its first aircraft from an initial six-unit order for the Alenia Aermacchi M-346, with the advanced jet trainer to enter use with its air force's flight test unit next year.
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DUBAI: Strata signs aerostructure deal with Boeing
Strata, the Abu Dhabi-based start-up, has taken another step towards its ambition to be one of the industry's leading risk-sharing, tier-one manufacturers after cementing a deal with Boeing to supply composite aerostructures for its airliners.
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DUBAI: Middle East customers fill ACJC hangar
Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) has won fresh custom from the burgeoning Middle Eastern VIP market.
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DUBAI: Finmeccanica looks to expand trainer aircraft line-up
Finmeccanica is planning to expand and upgrade its military aircraft product line as it seeks a greater share of the Middle East defence market, said Alenia Aeronautica/Aermacchi CEO Giuseppe Giordo.
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DUBAI: UAE air force outlines fighter, UCAV ambitions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence has outlined a long-term acquisition strategy that includes fielding a next-generation fighter and an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) between 2018 and 2025.