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US Air Force Laboratory plans 2010 refuelling robot demonstration
An automated aircraft ground refuelling robot, under development by the US Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and...
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India torn between East and West in multi-role combat aircraft contest
India has resolved to maintain military spending, but will it keep faith with Russia for its next multi-role combat fighter?
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Indian aircraft struggle for global acceptance
India's indigenous aircraft have yet to make a global impact. Will its underperforming products ever be acceped abroad?
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UK could extend Harrier's Afghan tour of duty
The UK Ministry of Defence could delay the planned replacement of its Afghanistan-based BAE Systems Harrier GR9A strike aircraft with Royal Air Force Panavia...
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Business briefing
Diversified manufacturer Eaton's aerospace segment posted a 21.5% rise in operating...
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Israel Aerospace Industries and Bombardier discuss maritime patrol jont venture
Israel Aerospace Industries is in advanced negotiations with Bombardier over the establishment of a joint venture that could offer maritime patrol aircraft...
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This Week Briefings
The Airbus Military A400M transport's Europrop International TP400-D6 powerplant has been run at "maximum...
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US Air Force kills king coal
A major initiative by the US Air Force to support alternative fuel development has been cancelled following a security and feasibility review. Montana...
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India could seek foreign help for light combat aircraft
India could seek outside help with flight testing of its indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft ...
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New Apache-UAV datalink completes first flight
An improved datalink intended to give the Boeing AH-64 Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopter...
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Russia to purchase Algeria's unwanted MiG-29s
The Russian air force is to take delivery of "about 10" of the 28 RSK MiG-29SMT fighters...
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Fifth F-35 rolls out for mission systems tests
Lockheed Martin has rolled out the fifth aircraft for the Joint Strike Fighter flight-test programme, but one that carries special significance. The...
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USAF to unleash 'Gorgon Stare' sensor in 2010
The US Air Force plans to a field a new sensor pod in 2010 that is expected to revolutionise tactical-level intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance...
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Egypt named as F-16 sales candidate
A senior Lockheed Martin executive has named Egypt for the first time as a possible buyer for another round of new F-16s, perhaps throwing another lifeline...
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A400M's TP400 engine taken to full thrust during second flight
The Airbus Military A400M airlifter's Europrop International TP400-D6...
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Boeing spins quality line
Philadelphia rotorcraft plant takes confidence from new focus on process management
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Turkish pilot convicted over Aegean F-16 collision
A Greek court has convicted and sentenced a Turkish fighter pilot in absentia to four years in prison following a 2006 crash over the Aegean Sea ...
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Industry team opens first NH90 training centre
The first of three NH90 helicopter training centres for the German army has been opened ...
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An aviation career of many parts
Phil Older is quality manager with Isle of Man-based training company Manhattan Aviation Services. His varied career has included stints as a college lecturer, glider instructor and engineer
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