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NewsPICTURE: Austria's first Hercules enters modernisation programme
The UK's Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has begun a modernisation programme on Austria's C-130K fleet ...
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Bombardier, South Korea in joint development talks for 90-seat turboprop
Bombardier is in talks with three potential South Korean partners to jointly develop a 90-seat turboprop aircraft.
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NewsUK yet to decide on Merlin HC3 upgrade details
The UK has yet to decide how many of the RAF's Merlin transport helicopters will be upgraded for future use by the Royal Navy ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Italy updates on NH90 service in Afghanistan
Last year brought the NH90 rotorcraft's first deployment, by the Italian army in Afghanistan - and performance was flawless, says the service's aviation commander
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NewsF-35B grounded after fueldraulic line failure
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has temporarily grounded the Lockheed Martin F-35B short take-off/vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the tri-service...
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IAI waits on European UAS decisions
Israel Aerospace Industries is awaiting decisions in two unmanned air system competitions in France and Germany ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Seoul weighs options in F-X III fighter contest
South Korea could make a decision in its F-X III competition for 60 fighters by mid-year, and is placing considerable emphasis on offsets and technology transfer.
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NewsLockheed addresses Pentagon F-35 DOT&E report
Lockheed Martin says it is not disputing the facts laid out in the Pentagon's Director of Operational Test Evaluation (DOT&E) report on the company's F-35...
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NewsFrench allies fly support missions into Mali
International support for France's Operation Serval activity against al-Qaeda and other militants inside Mali has grown to include the commitment of air transport and other support assets by several of its NATO allies.
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NewsGeneral Dynamics and Alenia Aermacchi team up on T-X bid
General Dynamics and Alenia Aermacchi are signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to compete jointly for the US Air Force's T-X trainer programme to replace the venerable Northrop T-38 Talon jet trainer.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Under-valued airlines prompt alternative thinking
It comes as no surprise at Qantas that an investor group would emerge such as the one including former senior executives Geoff Dixon and Peter Gregg. Analysts...
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NewsSwedish government approves 60-aircraft Gripen E programme
Sweden's government has approved a proposal by the armed forces to acquire 60 Saab Gripen E combat aircraft, delivering a major boost for the developmental version of the manufacturer's flagship product.
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NewsAirbus details bumper 2012 for military transport sales
Airbus Military exceeded its annual orders target for 2012, with 32 aircraft sold, plus 29 deliveries ...
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NewsPratt & Whitney to deliver last F-22 Raptor engine
Pratt & Whitney will deliver the last of 507 F119 afterburning turbofans to the US Air Force on 17 January. Two such engines, which the company says have...
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NewsPICTURE: Kazakhstan receives C295 transports from Airbus Military
Kazakhstan has received its first two of a possible eight C295 medium transports from Airbus Military ...
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NewsRolls-Royce wins Saudi Tornado support deal
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a four-year contract to provide in-service support for the RB199 engines which power Saudi Arabia's Tornado combat aircraft ...
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NewsEgypt orders six additional C295s
Egypt has ordered six additional Airbus Military C295 medium transports, which will bring its total of the type to 12 examples ...
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NewsPICTURE: First production A400M gets French colours
The first series production example of Airbus Military's A400M Atlas has emerged from the paint hangar at the company's San Pablo final assembly site in Seville, Spain, with freshly applied French air force markings.
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NewsPICTURE: RAF C-17 delivers French armoured vehicles to Mali
A Royal Air Force C-17 strategic transport has made its first flight into Bamako airport in Mali ...
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NewsSouth Korea picks AW159 for maritime helicopter deal
AgustaWestland expects to close the first export sale of its AW159 Lynx Wildcat within weeks, with South Korea to acquire an initial eight aircraft ...