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USAF approves C-130 instrumentation
The US Air Force's Directorate of Operations has endorsed Boeing's C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) head-up display and head-down primary flight display as the aircraft's primary flight reference.
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Eurofighter suffers first fatal crash in Spanish training accident
The crash of a Eurofighter Typhoon at Spain’s Morón air base on 24 August was the first fatal accident involving the type.
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BAE Systems 'lands Australia interim basic flying training contract'
Australia's Department of Defence is believed to be in discussions with BAE Systems Australia on the details of its interim basic flying training contract.
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AUVSI: Kestrel swoops in Afghanistan and Iraq
As well as its work in the civil industry, Sentient has been working in collaboration with Insitu Pacific to enhance the results from the ScanEagle Unmanned...
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NewsSaudi pilot killed as Eurofighter crashes in Spain
A Eurofighter aircraft has crashed at Spain's Morón air base with one fatality, the Spanish ministry of defence has confirmed.
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Oman increases C-130J order backlog by two
Oman has decided to triple its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130Js, adding orders for two new aircraft.
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Selex Galileo Gabbiano radar proves operational capabilities
Selex Galileo has completed a new set of flight trials of the T20 30W version of its Gabbiano X-band sea and littoral surveillance radars with mechanical scanning antenna.
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BAE presses technology-transfer track record in Indian Typhoon campaign
"Enthusiastic support" for the Indian government's 50% offset target and technology transfer ambitions are a cornerstone of the Eurofighter consortium's bid for India's $12 billion, 126-aircraft medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) competition, says BAE Systems.
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Business briefs
United Aircraft's AeroKompozit subsidiary has signed an investment agreement with Tatarstan authorities to manufacture composite structures for the Irkut MS-21 and Sukhoi Superjet 100 at the KAPO plant in Kazan
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Defence community mulls over Fox's intentions
UK defence secretary Liam Fox's recent speech on the vexed question of his ministry's grievously overstretched budget raised as many questions as it answered ...
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NewsAUVSI: Skunk Works unveils new, twin-boomed UAV
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a concept for a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that appears aimed at the emerging market for a medium-altitude surveillance...
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AUVSI: CH Products reveals new simulation controllers
CH Products (booth 219) is demonstrating its new high-fidelity controllers for military desktop simulation applications. The CH Reaper GCS Console is a USB...
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AUVSI: Northrop reveals two new UAV concepts
The revelation of two all-new aircraft concepts from Northrop Grumman show that the manufacturer is planning an aggressive new push to expand deeper into...
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NewsAUVSI: Oshkosh adds autonomy to Army, Marine Corps trucks
Oshkosh Defense is showcasing a new autonomous unmanned truck, a US Army Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) Load Handling Systems variant equipped with the company's TerraMax self-driving technology.
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Interview
Working Week: Shaun Wildey
Shaun Wildey flies Airbus A340s for Etihad Airways and is enjoying life with his family in Abu Dhabi, after a career with the Royal Air Force and Empire Test Pilots' School.
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Northrop Grumman brief reveals MQ-X, MUVR concepts
The revelation of two all-new aircraft concepts from Northrop Grumman show the manufacturer is planning an aggressive new push to expand deeper into the market for unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsBrazilian navy buys Traders
The Brazilian navy has acquired eight Grumman C-1A Traders for extensive modification to perform carrier on-board delivery and air refuelling roles. The...
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NewsAuthorities partially re-open San Andres runway
The Colombian Civil Aviation Authority Aerocivil has confirmed the partial reopening of San Andres Island Airport's only runway to allow for the transportation...
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Compounding risk
Why is every major aerospace development programme behind time and over budget?
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This weeks briefings
No injuries were reported in a runway incident at Istanbul Ataturk airport in which an Azerbaijan Airlines Airbus A319 (4K-AZ04) suffered the loss of its nose-gear.