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USAF considers options for lifting T-6A grounding
The US Air Force may set a temporary altitude restriction to lift a grounding order on the Beechcraft T-6A Texan II after the fleet of primary trainers became the latest military aircraft type to cause pilots to experience a rash of hypoxia-like symptoms, a top US Air Force official informed ...
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SINGAPORE: Lockheed favours incremental F-35 software updates
Lockheed Martin’s aeronautics head believes a new software update regime for the F-35 fighter will greatly improve update efficiency, and also says that sustainment for the type is improving.
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SINGAPORE: TAI eyes Asia-Pacific deals with T129s, Anka UAVs
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is hopeful of securing deals with several operators in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly for its T129 attack helicopter and Anka unmanned air vehicle.
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Paramount prepares AHRLAC for first delivery
A South African-designed light attack and reconnaissance aircraft is nearing first delivery to an unnamed customer as the factory ramps up to full-rate production, manufacturer Paramount says.
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Heron 1 to fly on for German military
Germany has signed a one-year contract extension to a long-running arrangement with Airbus Defence & Space for operations using Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 unmanned air vehicles.
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SINGAPORE: Boeing pursues P-8 Poseidon refinements
Boeing has made several updates about its P-8 Poseidon programme, as it pursues further refinements for the platform.
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VIDEO: Black Eagle T-50B crashes during takeoff at Changi
A Korea Aerospace Industries T-50B aircraft from the Black Eagles display team crashed while taking off from Changi Airport’s Runway one.
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SINGAPORE: UTAS eyes greater NP2000 propeller sales
UTC Aerospace Systems says it is "feeling very positive" in gaining customers for its Electronic Propeller Control System (EPCS) upgrade, as well as new sales on the NP2000 propeller system that is fitted on the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules.
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SINGAPORE: Saab's Gripen fighter in maiden show appearance
The Saab JAS-39 C/D Gripen fighter is appearing for the first time at the Singapore air show.
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SINGAPORE: SkyTech in LOI for six KC-390s
Aviation services firm SkyTech has signed a letter of intent for up to six Embraer KC-390 tactical transport aircraft.
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SINGAPORE: AVIC displays Wing Loong I, II models in show debuts
Chinese manufacturer AVIC is displaying two models of reconnaissance and strike UAVs at this year's edition of the Singapore Airshow.
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SINGAPORE: Japan-based USMC F-35Bs make show debut
The Lockheed Martin F-35 has made its long-awaited debut at the Singapore air show in the form of two SVTOL (short take-off vertical landing) -B variants in service with the US Marine Corps.
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SINGAPORE: Boeing defence eyes opportunities in India, Japan
Boeing continues to press forward with sales opportunities in the Asia-Pacific, both for combat and support aircraft.
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SINGAPORE: UTC to supply KF-X with integrated environmental unit
UTC Aerospace Systems will provide several key components for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X advanced mutlirole fighter jet.
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SINGAPORE: Arnold Defense goes light with rocket launcher
Arnold Defense is promoting its new, ultra-light LWL-12, 2.75-inch rocket launch system at the show..
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SINGAPORE: Farnborough show to debut host of new features
Farnborough air show organisers are in Singapore to talk up this year’s event, which will feature a host of new features as well as the site’s first permanent exhibition hall.
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SINGAPORE: Militarised 737s star on static
Military variants of the Boeing 737 airliner are prevalent in this year's static display, with two aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force and one from the United States.
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SINGAPORE: RSAF deploys F-15, F-16s in three-ship aerial display
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will feature a trio of fighter aircraft as part of its aerial display at this year's edition of the Singapore Airshow.
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SINGAPORE: RSAF chief discusses future capabilities
Singapore possesses Southeast Asia’s most powerful air force, but maintaining its edge in an increasingly volatile region requires constant assessment of new technologies and ideas.
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USAF rejects Scorpion for OA-X, names A-29 and AT-6 finalists
The US Air Force has excluded the Textron AirLand Scorpion light-attack aircraft from the next phase of its OA-X experiment, leaving Textron Aviation's Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine and the Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29 Super Tucano as the finalists for a potential follow-on acquisition deal.