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China's AVIC steps up sales push for FC-1, J-10 fighters
China plans to market the Chengdu FC-1/JF-17 and J-10 fighters aggressively as part of its plan to become a major player in the global aerospace industry. "While...
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GE starts HF120 certification tests
Certification tests of the GE Honda Aero Engines HF120 turbofan are imminent, with the first certification engine delivered, instrumented and installed in...
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NewsBoeing may propose new airframe to replace T-38s
Boeing could propose developing a "purpose-built" airframe as one of several options to replace the US Air Force's fleet of Northrop T-38 jet trainers ...
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UK signs £300m deal for Puma helicopter life extension
The UK has signed a £300 million contract to upgrade at least 28 of the RAF's Eurocopter Puma HC1 transport helicopters ...
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NewsNATO ground surveillance deal moves forward after 15-nation agreement
A 15-nation group has signed a long-awaited agreement to launch NATO's Global Hawk-based Alliance Ground Surveillance acquisition ...
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NewsPICTURES: Austria takes delivery of last Eurofighter interceptor
The last of 15 Eurofighters on order for the Austrian air force was delivered to the service's Zeltweg air base on 24 September ...
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PICTURE: Afghanistan's first G222 delivered
Afghanistan's first of 18 refurbished G222 transports was handed over in Italy on 25 September ...
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NewsWreckage found from downed Rafale, as France names missing pilot
France has named the pilot still missing after a suspected mid-air collision between two navy Dassault Rafales over the Mediterranean Sea on 24 September...
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Eurocopter pushing further into China
Eurocopter has secured new orders from China and plans to open its first simulator training...
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Business briefings
An overhaul of Saab Group's corporate structure will transform 15 business units in three segments...
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NewsUK eyes procurement of additional Chinook helicopters
An effort to replace two RAF Chinooks destroyed in Afghanistan could go further than a one-for-one replacement, a senior official has hinted ...
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AMX fighter bid for Afghanistan faces competition from Czech L-159
The US Air Force anticipates receiving a proposal based on the L-159 for a potential Afghan National Army Air Corps light attack fighter deal ...
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NewsSearch continues for pilot of second crashed Rafale
French military personnel are continuing their search for the pilot of a second Dassault Rafale M fighter that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea yesterday ...
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Alenia looks beyond Afghanistan for refurbished G222 sales
Alenia Aeronautica will today deliver its first refurbished G222 transport to Afghanistan, and foresees a wider market for the type ...
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USAF could expand G222 order for Afghanistan
Alenia Aeronautica will formally deliver on 25 September the first of at least 18 refurbished G222 transports to the Afghan National Army Air Corps...
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Two French Rafales lost in Mediterranean crash
Rescue forces are searching for a missing pilot after two French naval Dassault Rafale fighters have crashed into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Morocco pushes ahead with T-6 trainers purchase
Morocco has advanced its planned purchase of 24 Hawker Beechcraft T-6 trainers, with the US company having received a $37 million contract to begin work...
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Bell looks forward to increase in 429 orders
Bell is assessing likely production numbers next year for its new Bell 429 light-twin as...
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Airbus Military 'cautiously optimistic' over A400M flight debut
Airbus Military approaches first flight in cautiously optimistic mood as contractual and technical issues make progress