Fixed-wing – Page 582
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Israel eyes M-346, T-50 for Skyhawk replacement deal
The M-346 and T-50 designs have emerged as the leading candidates to replace Israel's TA-4H/J trainers ...
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Saab 105 upgrade to boost interoperability with Sweden's Gripen fleet
Saab has given a new contract to upgrade the cockpit systems on the Swedish air force's fleet of Saab 105 jet trainers ...
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NewsC-130s to demonstrate Spartan mission in Iraq
Two C-130 transports will be deployed to Iraq in October to pose as surrogate platforms for the US Army's new C-27J ...
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USAF still seeking retirement authority for 'worst-performing' C-5As
The US Air Force is still awaiting Congressional approval to start retiring its worst-performing C-5A Galaxy transports ...
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NewsBAE Systems to promote Hawk for Eurotraining, US Air Force deals
The UK's BAE Systems is preparing responses to major new information requests linked to its Hawk advanced jet trainer ...
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing delivers second C-17 for multinational operations
Boeing has delivered the second of three C-17 airlifters acquired by a 12-nation group of NATO and Partnership for Peace states ...
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USAF adds IRST pod for F-15s
The US Air Force will acquire 100 infrared search and track pods for its legacy fleet of Boeing F-15C/D fighters ...
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T-38 replacement contract could dramatically expand
The US Air Force is studying a possible major expansion to the scope of its T-X training aircraft requirement ...
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BAE confirms Woodford closure plans, as Nimrod conversion prospects recede
BAE Systems has confirmed long-held plans to close its manufacturing site for the Nimrod surveillance aircraft ...
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F-35 engine suppliers start fixed-price bidding war
The manufacturers of the competing engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter have proposed fixed-price production deals ...
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Lockheed, Hawker Beechcraft team for USAF's light attack contest
Hawker Beechcraft and Lockheed Martin have teamed to offer the AT-6 for a potential US Air Force contract for 100 light attack aircraft ...
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Ghana requests $680m deal for C-27Js
Ghana has emerged as a potential new buyer for Alenia Aeronautica's C-27J Spartan tactical transport ...
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Special forces need boosts Turkey's Chinook request
Turkey has increased its requirement for Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters from 10 to 14 aircraft ...
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NewsPICTURES: Re-engined Lynx AH9A makes flight debut
AgustaWestland has performed the 1h first flight of a re-engined Lynx AH9 utility helicopter for the British Army ...
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PICTURE: Hungary-based C-17 makes first outing for NATO
The first Boeing C-17 delivered to a consortium of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations is making its first deployment to Afghanistan ...
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NewsPICTURES: Saab celebrates first flight of Thai fighter
Saab has flown the first of six Gripen C/D fighters under contract for the Royal Thai Air Force ...
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Opinion
Comment: pilot training for the screenage generation
The latest Level D full flight simulators are a sight to behold. With their six-axis motion and high fidelity vision systems they are perhaps the ultimate...
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ATK, Elbit unleash GATR for Kiowa Warrior weapon contest
Alliant Techsystems has confirmed its intention to bid for a US Army requirement to arm its OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed scout helicopters ...
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NewsBoeing warns again on C-17 production survival
Boeing is relying on a compromise deal to extend production of its C-17 strategic transport beyond mid-2011 ...
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Israeli F-16 pilot killed in training mishap
An Israeli air force Lockheed Martin F-16A fighter crashed in south-eastern Israel on 13 September, killing pilot Lt Asaf Ramon ...