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NewsF-35 problems on their way to being fixed
The F-35 Lightning II is making good progress through flight testing this year, a top Lockheed Martin official says. Most of the biggest challenges faced...
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NewsEASA orders urgent checks for EC135 rotor hub cracks
The European Aviation Safety Agency issued an emergency airworthiness directive on 17 May relating to Eurocopter EC135 helicopters after a crack was detected...
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NewsPICTURES: Schiebel Camcopter S-100 operated from Chinese frigate
A Chinese frigtate has been photographed operating a small unmanned helicopter that appears to be the Schiebel Camcopter S-100.
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NewsPilatus PC-21s in package deal with Hawks for Saudi air force
The Saudi Arabian air force could buy 55 Pilatus PC-21s to serve as a lead-in pilot trainer as part of a broader deal in negotiation with BAE Systems that includes resuming production of Hawk T128/T2 advanced jet trainers, according to sources familiar with the transaction.
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NewsUS values possible South Korean MH-60R deal at $1bn
The US government has valued the possible sale of eight Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R naval combat helicopters to South Korea at $1 billion. The...
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NewsPanetta reiterates support for F-35B and MV-22
US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta strongly endorsed US Marine Corps aviation and voiced his continued support for the stealthy Lockheed Martin F-35B jump-jet...
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NewsAustralia grounds Tiger helicopters after detection of cockpit fumes
Australia has grounded its Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters after fumes were detected in one of the aircraft. "The Australian Army has suspended...
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NewsUSAF: F-35B cannot generate enough sorties to replace A-10
The US Air Force has concluded that the short take-off vertical landing (STOVL) Lockheed Martin F-35B- model aircraft cannot generate enough sorties to meet...
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NewsSaudi Arabian Typhoons to get capability boost
Saudi Arabia's remaining batch of 48 Eurofighter Typhoons will be delivered over the next five years, in a 'future-proofed' configuration ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: How Hammond's balancing act brought stability to UK defence
The UK's defence spending plans have been set for the next 10 years, with no further cuts anticipated ...
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NewsUS Defence Secretary orders additional F-22 safety measures
US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has directed the US Air Force to take additional steps to ensure the safety of pilots flying the Lockheed Martin F-22...
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IAI targets Brazil, Chile for special mission aircraft deals
Brazil and Chile have emerged as two of the most promising markets for Israel Aerospace Industries-promoted special mission aircraft, with the company now negotiating with a number of countries in the region.
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NewsIndia received $4.2bn in aerospace offsets since 2005
India has received $4.2 billion in offset contracts from defence aerospace programmes since the introduction of its 30% defence offset programme in 2005. Boeing...
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EBACE: Nextant, HBC swap blows over re-engining programmes
Nextant and Hawker Beechcraft have renewed their hostilities as the two companies fight for the upper hand in the market for re-engined Hawker 400-series...
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NewsCanberra defends C-27J decision after Airbus protests
Australia has defended its decision to acquire the L-3 Communications/Alenia C-27J tactical airlifter following a press release by Airbus Military expressing...
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NewsSenior USAF KC-46 and F-35 officials swap positions
Two senior US Air Force officials leading the service's largest programmes are swapping positions, mystifying analysts and retired flag-officers. Maj...
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EBACE: CAE pilots FOQA for simulators
CAE is testing a simulator operational quality assurance (SOQA) system that mirrors the successful flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) programme...
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NewsNo further cuts as UK balances 10-year defence budget
The UK will be able to meet its military spending priorities for the next 10 years without having to make additional cuts to its personnel or equipment profiles, defence secretary Philip Hammond announced on 14 May.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Basque aerospace industry seeks global role
Plans to ramp up production of the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 have brightened the prospects of engine and aerostructures suppliers in Spain's Basque region
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NewsAirbus Military upbeat on A400M in Indonesia
Airbus Military is confident about the A400M's prospects in Indonesia and says it is open to collaborating with Dirgantara Indonesia on work share if Jakarta...