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NewsAir force launches US military's first spaceplane
The successful launch to orbit from Cape Canaveral on 22 April of the US Air Force's X-37B marked the flight debut of the US military's first-ever spaceplane...
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NewsASH CLOUD: PICTURES: Finnish F-18 engine checks reveal ‘no significant damage’
Checks performed on a Finnish Boeing F-18 fighter engine have confirmed that contaminants from the Icelandic volcanic eruption did affect the aircraft, but
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EADS, Lockheed launch technology demonstration for OH-58 replacement
EADS North America and Lockheed Martin will modify three Eurocopter EC145s into technology demonstrators this year in advance of a potential competition...
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NewsASH CLOUD: RAF suspends Typhoon flights after finding ash deposits
The UK Royal Air Force is investigating possible volcanic ash damage to several of its Eurofighter Typhoons which flew yesterday ...
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NewsPICTURES: Brazilian air force fields first Mi-35M attack helicopters
Brazil's air force has put its first three Mil Mi-35Ms into service, with the type representing its first dedicated attack helicopter capability ...
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US Army strategy spurs debate on optionally piloted vehicles
A newly minted objective for the US Army to transform most of its manned helicopters into optionally piloted vehicles (OPV) must overcome scepticism, but the rotorcraft industry is eager to meet the potential upgrade demand.
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PICTURE: Latest F-35 test entrant to support weapons work
Lockheed has flown AF-2, the first F-35 test aircraft to support weapons testing activities for the US Air Force ...
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MRO USA: F-22 support up in the air
Although the US Air Force wants to retake control of F-22 Raptor maintenance, details of the new policy remain unclear....
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Austria provides details of Eurofighter landing incident
An Austrian air force Eurofighter suffered minor damage during a landing mishap at Zeltweg air base earlier this month ...
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AVX reveals surprise bid for OH-58 replacement
AVX Aircraft is targeting helicopter and non-helicopter prime contractors to sell the Fort Worth, Texas-based start-up's coaxial rotor and dual ducted fan...
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Sikorsky targets third quarter for 250kt X2 flight
Sikorsky is targeting the third quarter to achieve the 250kt (460km/h) goal for its X2 high-speed prototype, after several delays in the flight-test programme.
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Indonesia aims to order eight Super Tucanos
The Indonesian air force has decided to order eight Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano trainer and light-attack aircraft, but the nation's defence ministry has...
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EADS to offer KC-45 tanker to US Air Force as prime contractor
EADS North America has informed the Department of Defense the company will compete for the KC-X tanker deal as a prime contractor against Boeing. The...
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Eurofighter enhancement package enters flight test
Flight-test activities on a new package of modifications for the Eurofighter Typhoon have got under way in the UK, with the work to lead to new operational...
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Tu-154 crash probe strives to clean 'noisy' voice recording
Investigators analysing the communications from the crew of the crashed Polish state Tupolev Tu-154 are trying to clean intrusive noise on recordings of...
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ASH CLOUD: NATO unsure on F-16 damage claim
NATO says it has no further information following a US claim that F-16 fighter engines were damaged by volcanic ash in Europe ...
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NewsMRO USA: Change is in the air
Compliance challenges continue to hover over Southwest Airlines two years after missed fuselage inspections triggered an almost $8 million fine against the...
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MRO USA: USAF shakes up MRO policy for C-17, F-22
After more than a decade the US Air Force makes a 'paradigm shift' in its outsourcing strategy for the C-17 and F-22
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Sikorsky, Lockheed join forces for revamped Marine One deal
Sikorsky has allied with previous rival Lockheed Martin for the USMC's revamped Marine One/VXX deal ...