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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Where next for the Airbus Military A400M?
After maintaining an optimistic front throughout last year, EADS has finally conceded that the problems facing Europe's Airbus Military A400M programme are...
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Israel's Aeronautics to supply Dutch UAV service
Israel's Aeronautics Defense Systems is to supply unmanned air vehicle capacity to Dutch troops serving with the NATO-led International Security Assistance...
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NewsUK reveals 'contingency plans' following fresh A400M delay
The UK is maintaining its tough stance in the wake of EADS's announcement of fresh schedule delays to the Airbus Military A400M transport project ...
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US Army aviation seeks second wave of modernisation
The US Army aviation community is gearing up to launch a second wave of modernisation programmes amid a climate of increasing budget pressures and the taint...
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Four crew killed as two Il-76s collide on ground in Russia
Four crew members of an Ilyushin Il-76 transport have died after the aircraft was struck by another Il-76 which was taxiing at Makhachkala Airport in southern...
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Israel targets further AEW sales to India
Israel Aerospace Industries' Elta Systems subsidiary will deliver the first of three Ilyushin Il-76-based airborne early warning aircraft to India in February,...
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India to launch second maritime patrol contest
India is set to begin a competition for six medium-range maritime patrol aircraft, with the fleet to complement the eight Boeing P-8Is that New Delhi ordered...
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NATO plans to deploy first RQ-4s for AGS in 2012
NATO is "shooting for" a 2012 entry-into-service date for its long-awaited airborne alliance ground surveillance (AGS) fleet, although the contract remains...
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NewsBoeing marks aerial refuelling first for 737 family
Boeing has completed the first aerial refueling of the 737-700 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for Australia.
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Poland considers T-50 and Finnish Hawks for trainer deal
Poland hopes to acquire 16 lead-in fighter trainers for delivery from the third quarter of 2010, with the Korea Aerospace Industries/Lockheed Martin T-50...
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Canada's CMC secures government funding for integrated cockpit research
Canada's CMC Electronics has launched a C$149 million ($122 million) government-backed research project, which should result in the development of new generation...
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GE finalizes design of new turboshaft engine
General Electric today announced finalizing the design of the 7,500shp GE38 turboshaft engine selected to power the US Marine Corps Sikorsky CH-53K.
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Hungarian Gripens start quick reaction alert duty
Hungary has declared its Saab Gripen C/D fighters as operational in providing quick reaction alert cover over its territory ...
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NewsEADS to push A330 as 'bridging solution' after A400M delays
EADS chief executive Louis Gallois has proposed Airbus A330s to A400M customers requiring interim lift due to the delayed military transport programme ...
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Forecasts 2009 - Defence: Make or break
Several key military programmes are facing pivotal funding decisions and capability milestones this year
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Forecasts 2009 - Business: Deferring to reality
Financial turmoil is likely to lead to a year of business commotion as conglomerates sell, restructure and rationalise...
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This Week briefings
Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air has reached agreement with Bombardier on a new schedule for Q400 turboprop...
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Viking Buffalo search and rescue offer may be trumped by Alenia
Attempts by Canada's Viking Air to restart production of the de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo utility aircraft could be...