Fixed-wing – Page 603
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UK government sounds warning on A400M
The UK remains committed to the A400M, "but not at any cost", according to the...
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Boeing confident of Australian Wedgetail review
Boeing is confident that a review of Australia's delayed Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system programme will support the technology...
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British pilot survives Harrier ejection in Afghanistan
The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating the cause of a Harrier GR9A crash in Afghanistan, after the aircraft's pilot ejected ...
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Czech Republic orders C-295 transports
Airbus Military has signed a deal to provide the Czech Republic with four C-295 transports. To replace the Czech Republic air force's remaining five...
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This Week Briefings
AIRBUS TARGETS 1% AERO GAIN FOR A340 DRAG Airbus is redesigning the A340-500/600 belly fairing to provide a 1% reduction in aerodynamic drag in cruise....
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Thailand to delay order for second batch of Gripens
Thailand plans to delay the purchase of an additional six Saab Gripen fighters because of a deepening economic crisis, and its air force chief has warned...
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Boeing begins talks on C-130 AMP expansion
Boeing has begun talks with the US Air Force on a potential plan to dramatically expand the scope of the C-130 Avionics Modernization Programme (AMP). The...
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NewsUK provides Typhoon Tranche 3 update
The UK government has confirmed an intention to purchase its Tranche 3 commitment of Eurofighter Typhoons for the Royal Air Force ...
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NewsBoeing nearing flight tests for all-new AH-64 engine
Boeing has outlined plans to integrate and test the power upgrades at the heart of the Block III upgrade programme for the US Army AH-64D Apache Longbow. Manned-unmanned...
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Bombardier sees traction for Q400 multi-mission aircraft
Bombardier is confident that a proposed multi-mission variant of its Q400 is set to propel the turboprop into use for specialised, non-airline missions. "A...
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Thales close to AESA production deal for Rafale
Thales expects to receive a series production order for its RBE2 active electronically scanned array radar from the French defence ministry before year-end,...
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NewsItalian sales marks first international success for Boeing’s F-model Chinook
The Italian army is to receive 16 ICH-47F Chinook transport helicopters between 2013 and 2017 through a roughly €900 million ($1.23 billion) acquisition.
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Mil pitches Mi-26T for Franco-German heavylift deal
France and Germany are close to taking a political decision to procure a heavy rotorcraft capable of lifting up to 13t of equipment and supplies or 70 troops...
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PICTURE: Turkey retires first squadron of F-4 Phantoms
Turkey has disbanded its first squadron of McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom strike aircraft, under a transition plan leading to its future operation of Lockheed...
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EBACE: New venture to build shelters in Saudi Arabia
Arabian Support and Services (Asasco) has sent up joint venture company Arabian Aircraft Shelter (Araishco) in partnership with Arabasco, the largest FBO...
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NewsBoeing's Super Hornet seeks export sale to launch 20% thrust upgrade
Boeing is seeking an international launch customer for a 20% higher thrust version of the General Electric F414 turbofan that powers the F/A-18E/F Super...
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Israel to launch F-16 fighter upgrade
The Israeli air force will soon begin a series upgrade to its Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighters, with the "Barak 2020" programme aimed at equipping the legacy...
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EBACE: PICTURE: How many engineers does it take to lift a Eurocopter EC145
How many engineers does it take to lift a Eurocopter EC145 Stylence? Just onebehind the controls of a very large crane. Eurocopter brought its newest...