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USAF set to take next step on T-38 replacement
The USAF has begun a process to replace the 50-year-old T-38C with a T-X trainer compatible with fifth-generation fighters, but funding for the strategy remains uncertain
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UK MFTS programme gears to train first students
Military air crew instruction in the UK is being radically revamped. We look at the contenders to supply the latest aircraft to train tomorrow's pilots ...
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Northrop reveals interest in new upgrade for RC-12X
Northrop Grumman has revealed interest by the US Army in a concept to upgrade the RC-12X fleet with a full motion video (FMV) payload.
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Boeing, US Army near decision on CH-47 future
Boeing and the US Army are nearing a decision about taking the next step with the venerable CH-47 Chinook ...
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Cost of F-35 engine production declines, but delays and upgrades raise development price
Pratt & Whitney has reached an informal agreement with government officials to slash 16% off the total price of the next batch of 37 engines to be ordered for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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AERO INDIA: Roadmap revealed for Medium Combat Aircraft
The head of India's Aeronautical Development Agency yesterday revealed key details of the roadmap for development of the proposed indigenous medium combat aircraft (MCA) in an interview with Flight Daily News.
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AERO INDIA: Uncertainty over MMRCA time-frame
India's highly-anticipated medium multi-role combat aircraft competition could be wrapped up by September, Indian air force chief PV Naik said at a press conference yesterday.
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AERO INDIA: Boeing underlines Super Hornet's 'proven capability'
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's proven combat capability and reduced total ownership costs are Boeing's key discriminators in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) competition, the company says ...
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AERO INDIA: Eurocopter displays AS550 C3 Fennec
Eurocopter's AS550 C3 Fennec helicopter is making its Indian debut at the show.
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EADS, Boeing submit final KC-X price revisions
Although the timing and even the legality of the KC-X acquisition process remains uncertain, both competitors vying for the roughly $35 billion contract...
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AERO INDIA: Indian navy assesses E-2D for carrier based AEW missions
Northrop Grumman has offered its E-2D for an ongoing Indian navy requirement for four carrier-based airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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AERO INDIA: Boeing eyes Indian defence boost
India could potentially become Boeing's second biggest market after the USA in the defence and security business, as the company seeks to get a big slice of the country's growing military requirements.
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AERO INDIA: Upgraded MiG-29 has maiden flight
The Indian air force's first upgraded MiG-29UPG had its maiden flight at the Gromov LII airfield near Moscow on 4 February ...
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AERO INDIA: HAL hands over Cheetah helicopter to Namibia
Hindustan Aeronautics' managing director for helicopters P Soundara Rajan handed over a Cheetah helicopter to Namibian defence minister Charles Namolah at the show yesterday
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AERO INDIA: Goodrich touts local credentials, eyes MMRCA role
Goodrich is promoting a broad range of its aerospace technologies at the show, including systems for two MMRCA contest rivals ...
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AERO INDIA: ITT eyes Indian air traffic management system
US aerospace engineering firm ITT sees big potential for its air traffic manatement (ATM) systems in India's booming market for civilian air travel.
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AERO INDIA: Raytheon foresees rocketing US-India relationship
US defence contractor Raytheon has a major stake in the two American aircraft in the medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) competition, and is confident...
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Canada takes FAA to task for rotorcraft “run dry” exemption
Canada transportation safety officials are calling on the US FAA to remove from helicopter certification standards a clause that allows manufacturers to...
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AERO INDIA: ADA shows models of Tejas Mk II
India's Aeronautical Development Agency has displayed models of the Tejas Mk II light combat aircraft at Aero India. Both the Air Force and Naval versions...
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AERO INDIA: FGFA to be inducted in 2017, says defence minister
Indian defence minister AK Antony has re-affirmed his nation's commitment to the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) being jointly developed by Hindustan...