All Fixed-wing articles – Page 471
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US fighter companies satisfied after MMRCA downselect debrief
Both US bidders shut out of a competition for a major fighter contract still have no complaints after receiving a long-awaited debriefing from the Indian...
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RIAT: PICTURES: Vulcan touches down at Air Tattoo
Avro Vulcan XH558 has arrived at RAF Fairford, ahead of its starring role at the Royal International Air Tattoo ...
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RIAT: UK's Voyager tanker makes public debut
The UK has formally named its A330 tanker/transport the Voyager, as the type makes its public debut at RIAT ...
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Israel to issue trainer request by early August
A request for proposals for an advanced jet trainer for the Israeli air force should be released by the first week of August ...
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F-35 LRIP overrun value raised to $1.15b
The F-35 programme office has confirmed the estimated cost overrun for the first 28 production F-35s is roughly $1.15 billion ...
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US Army deploys Skystar-180 aerostats in Afghanistan
The US Army has taken delivery of its first three Skystar-180 tactical aerostat systems in southern Afghanistan, with the equipment primarily intended for use in a force protection role.
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India approves long awaited Mirage 2000H upgrade
India's Cabinet Committee on Security has approved an upgrade for 51 Dassault Mirage 2000H strike aircraft ...
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Indonesia confirms participation in South Korea KF-X programme
Indonesia has confirmed it will be a 20% partner in Seoul's developmental KF-X fighter programme ...
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Cassidian missile sensor to protect South Korean Surions
Cassidian Electronics will provide its missile launch detection system (MILDS) equipment for Korea Aerospace Industries Surion transport helicopters to be operated by the South Korean army.
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UAS suppliers look for options in wake of USAF MQ-X delay
Unmanned air system manufacturers see new hope for near-term sales, despite the US Air Force's decision to delay fielding a replacement for the MQ-9 Reaper until at least 2018 ...
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Fox apologises to families of Mull of Kintyre Chinook crash pilots
The UK Ministry of Defence has withdrawn the accusation that an RAF Chinook crash in 1994 was caused by the pilots' negligence ...
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Noar Let L-410 reportedly crashes in northeastern Brazil
Reports are emerging that a Let L-410 turboprop operated by Brazilian regional carrier Noar has crashed in the northeastern part of the county.
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Lockheed adds $771 million to early F-35 production bills
Lockheed Martin has added $771 million to the final bill for the first 31 early production models of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter ...
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Italian air force poised for Predator B milestone
The Italian air force will declare initial operational capability with its first two Predator B UAVs during July ...
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India certifies first Dhruv simulator
India's Directorate General Civil Aviation has certified the first simulator for the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) Dhruv helicopter. Located in...
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Poland to launch tanker evaluation
Poland will soon evaluate a Boeing 767 converted for use as a tanker/VIP aircraft by the Bedek Aviation division of Israel Aerospace Industries ...
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Boeing's fighting comeback
Assumed to be out of manned combat aircraft 10 years ago, Boeing is still firmly in the business, and looking past fifth-generation fighters
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Testing the next-generation Super Hornet
Boeing's Block II F/A-18E/F has drawbacks compared with rivals but our simulator test sortie shows it still has plenty fighting spirit ...
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RIAT: Vulcan, Voyager to star at 40th anniversary show
To take place from 16-17 July, RIAT 2011 will mark 40 years of the Air Tattoo, and attract military aircraft from around the globe ...
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Thai Gripens declared operational
Thailand has declared its first six Saab Gripen fighters to be operational, following two years of training for its air force personnel ...