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EBACE: Boeing BBJ convertible is available
Boeing announced this afternoon the availability of the newest member of its business jet portfolio. The airframer isproviding a multi-role convertible BBJ...
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Opinion
Comment: A400M faces long haul
Airbus Military's new boss has set a June target to secure a continued commitment from his European customers. But with the airlifter yet to fly, should he expect a positive response?
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This Week briefings
India's Kingfisher Airlines closed the book on Airbus's pre-XWB A350 by formally converting its 2005...
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Europrop boss reveals origins of A400M engine crisis
The president of A400M engine supplier Europrop International has disclosed the cause of the problem which derailed the type's flight test plans last year ...
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Airbus Military details recovery plan for at-risk A400M
EADS-led Airbus Military is seeking a commitment from its seven European customer nations before next month's Paris air show to continue the development of its A400M transport ...
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DOD reform agenda intact with $663.8 billion request
The Department of Defense on 7 May unveiled a Fiscal 2010 budget request that still preserves all of the most controversial budget decisions announced a...
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US budget contains $800 million mystery for F-35
About $800 million has been slashed without explanation from next year's spending plan for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike...
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Manned turboprops may switch hands between USAF, Army
The US Army and Air Force may exchange control of two manned turboprop aircraft programmes as the Pentagon re-clarifies the airborne roles and missions for...
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A century of Royal Navy air power
The UK Royal Navy is today commemorating its first century as an aviation power, with a 'Fly Navy 100' flypast over London ...
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Australia signs up for P-8A development
Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Navy confirming its participation in an A$5 billion ($3.75 billion) programme to develop the...
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Piasecki to flight test air-launched, maritime UAV
Piasecki Aircraft will soon stage a test flight for a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator designed to reduce airframe fatigue levels for the US...
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US Army remains undecided on cargo re-supply by UAVs
US Army officials remain divided on using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the re-supply mission despite a recent move by the US Marine Corps to immediately...
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US Army aviation faces possible budget squeeze
The new chief of US Army aviation acquisition has warned that he has few options to respond to a potential round of budget cuts after more than five years...
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Raytheon pursues new orders for CSP to fill ARH loss
Raytheon will offer the US Army common sensor payload (CSP) for several emerging...
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Army aviation review targets increases for UH-60, CH-47
The US Army has ordered the first major review of its aviation branch since a landmark study in 2003, with greater numbers of Sikorsky ...
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Joint Strike Fighter purchase tops Australian defence priorities
Australia's long-awaited defence White Paper has committed the country to a massive modernisation programme. This includes the purchase of Lockheed Martin's...
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French army seeks Tiger enhancements for Afghan debut
The French army is conducting a series of urgent modifications to its Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopters, in advance of receiving an order to deploy...
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PICTURES & VIDEO: RAF C-17 fleet reaches 50,000h milestone
PICTURES & VIDEO: RAF C-17 fleet reaches 50,000h milestone
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PICTURES: Victor bomber accidentally becomes airborne during taxi demo
UK air accident specialists are not intending to investigate an unusual incident at an air show during which a Handley Page Victor bomber unexpectedly became...
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US Army launches for review to shake up aviation programmes
The US Army has launched the first major review of its aviation needs since the previous study led to canceling the Sikorsky/Boeing RAH-66 Comanche.