All Fixed-wing articles – Page 460
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A400M clears key certification tests, says Airbus
Airbus Military's A400M has cleared two key hurdles as the company works to secure civil type certification ...
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Rafael fires Spike missiles in Indian evaluation
Rafael has test fired three Spike ER air-to-surface missiles from an Israeli air force helicopter as part of an Indian evaluation ...
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Hypoxia symptoms still pose mystery as F-22A returns to flight
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptors have been cleared to fly for the first time in four months, but the oxygen problem that grounded them remains a mystery to the US Air Force.
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USAF leaders warn of further F-35 budget tweaks
The US Department of Defense is considering further "tweaks" to the Lockheed Martin F-35 procurement account in the fiscal year 2013 budget request, US Air Force leaders have confirmed.
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EADS growth strategy in US not linked to Air Force One replacement
The US Air Force may have a difficult time finding more than one aircraft manufacturer to compete for replacing the Boeing VC-25A, also known as 'Air Force One' ...
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KC-390 pod deal to value $60m, says Cobham
Cobham Mission Equipment has valued its initial involvement in Embraer's KC-390 transport/tanker programme at more than $60 million ...
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USAF clears F-22s for flight after inspections
The US Air Force's F-22 Raptors are to return to flight status after a four-month grounding, but only after passing an extensive inspection process ...
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Part 33 revised: Ensuring the co-existence of ice and turbofans
Upcoming FAA regulation changes could create a tougher climate for engine manufacturers by imposing more rigorous requirements on icing trials
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Atkins is engineering aerospace, too
Technical expertise and project management skills take Atkins far beyond buildings
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India's DRDO targets solar-powered UAV
India's DRDO is looking to develop a solar-powered unmanned air vehicle that would be capable of staying airborne for a month ...
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PICTURE: Mexico receives first C-27J transport
Mexico's first Alenia Aeronautica C-27J tactical transport has made its public debut, just two months after being ordered ...
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Indian report slams military aerostat use
India's Comptroller and Auditor General has criticised the nation's air force for failing to keep operational two aerostat-based radars ...
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Seoul may issue naval helicopter RFP in 2012-13
South Korea could issue a request for proposals for a new fleet of naval combat helicopters in the 2012-13 timeframe ...
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C-130J simulators among CAE contract win
The US Air Force has contracted CAE to provide four additional full-flight simulators for its Lockheed Martin C-130Js ...
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Israeli budget delays jet trainer request
Israel has slipped the release of a request for proposals for an advanced trainer by at least several weeks ...
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Indonesian win launches Grob's G120TP
Grob Aircraft has secured a launch customer for its G120TP, with Indonesia's air force to operate the type as an elementary and basic trainer ...
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787 begins new age in MRO
Maintenance providers expect the Boeing 787 to bring a step change in aircraft support - with a shift from classic manual work to high-end engineering tasks
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Indian air force to buy 15 Saras twin turboprops as trainers
India's air force will buy 15 National Aerospace Laboratories Saras multi-role transports for use as trainers ...
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Australian navy to lease three Bell 429s
The Royal Australian Navy will lease three Bell 429 helicopters from Raytheon Australia to train its air crews ...
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Rising China overshadows Taiwan’s fighter upgrade hopes
Pressure from the People's Republic is stymying Taiwan's bid to acquire new fighters