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NewsSweden makes surprise Black Hawk request
Delays to Sweden's NH90 programme have prompted possible interest in also buying 15 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters ...
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NewsIAI reports special forces interest in Panther tiltrotor UAV family
Israel Aerospace Industries' Panther/K-80 tiltrotor UAV is being evaluated by potential special forces customers ...
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Israel opens helicopter, UAV simulator unit
A new Israeli air force squadron dedicated to delivering simulation-based training to helicopter pilots and unmanned air vehicle operators has become operational ...
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NewsIndia picks GE's F414 for Tejas MkII fighter
General Electric has defeated the Eurojet consortium in a contest to provide the engine for a new version of India's Tejas fighter ...
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UAE aerobatic display team nears readiness
The United Arab Emirates' new aerobatic display team is on track to achieve operational status next year ...
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ICAO launches global safety information exchange as Assembly begins
As its 37th General Assembly began in Montreal, the International Civil Aviation Organisation signed a memorandum of understanding with three of the world's most influential aviation players to launch a global safety information exchange (GSIE).
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Human Powered Flight back in focus at Royal Aeronautical Society
Human-powered aircraft brings to mind anything from Icarus crashing into the sea to the gloriously flimsy Gossamer Albatross skimming the waves of the English Channel - or Icarus-like costumed "birdmen" flinging themselves off Brighton Pier.
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Singapore blames 'mechanical problem' for Apache incident
An initial investigation suggests that a mechanical problem led to an emergency landing involving a Singaporean Apache attack helicopter ...
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US Navy signs for 124 more Super Hornets
Boeing will build another 124 US Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers under a $5.3 billion, four-year deal ...
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NewsUSAF gives Boeing $11.9b B-52 support deal
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a potentially $11.9 billion contract to support weapon system modernisation of its B-52 bomber fleet ...
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Lufthansa Technik to support UK's FSTA fleet
Airbus Military has picked Lufthansa Technik to manage component-level support for the UK's FSTA fleet of 14 A330-200-based tanker/transports ...
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Pilots escape injury as Singaporean Apache makes emergency landing
Both crew members of a Republic of Singapore Air Force AH-64D Apache walked away unhurt as the attack helicopter crashed ...
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Alenia to modify two more G222s for Afghanistan
Afghanistan's refurbished C-27A light transport fleet will grow to 20 aircraft under a new contract with Alenia North America ...
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Norway defers some F-35 orders by two years
Norway has pushed back orders for 16 of 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters by two years to 2018, but reaffirmed its commitment as a "serious and credible partner" in the programme.
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NewsBoeing source reveals specifications for KC-767 NewGen Tanker
Boeing has revealed the clearest details yet of the configuration for its KC-767 NewGen Tanker on offer to the US Air Force ...
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India issues fresh request for tanker purchase
India's defence ministry has isuued a fresh request for proposals to aerospace concerns in Europe, Russia and the USA for six inflight refuelling aircraft ...
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PICTURE: Poland unveils first modernised Orlik trainer
Poland's first modernised PZL-130 Orlik trainer was unveiled at the PZL Warszawa - Okecie facility of Airbus Military on 22 September ...
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Boeing introduces improvements on 767 line
Boeing is introducing several improvements on its Boeing 767 assembly line as it ramps up production to meet higher commercial demand and a potential tanker...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: British team proves flapless flight with Demon UAV
Manoeuvring without the aid of control surfaces has been demonstrated by an unmanned air vehicle designed by a British team of industry and academic specialists. The...