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Eurofighter gets serious about Japan's F-X contest
The Eurofighter Typhoon is becoming a serious contender in Japan's forthcoming F-X fighter competition, with industry sources saying that Tokyo is taking...
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Alenia seeks partner for USAF M-346 campaign
Alenia North America is actively looking for a US manufacturer to support or potentially lead its forthcoming campaign to sell the Alenia Aermacchi M-346...
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Judge overturns USAF KC-135 tanker depot contract decision
The US Air Force has stopped work on a new Boeing KC-135 programmed depot maintenance contract after an appeals court ordered the...
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USAF may buy new self-protection system for Afghan-bound G222s
Alenia is discussing with the US Air Force a potential self-protection system upgrade for the 18 ex-Italian air force G222s being acquired by the USA for...
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New C-17 deal launches 12-nation airlift consortium
Boeing has secured a new order for two C-17s to an international consortium comprised of 10 NATO members and Finland and Sweden. The long-awaited deal was...
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AgustaWestland scores in Japanese market
AgustaWestland has continued to make inroads in its battle with rival Eurocopter for Japan's helicopter market, with the company signing a commitment for...
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Business briefing
TATA BUYS INTO PIAGGIO AERO INVESTMENT Tata, a UK subsidiary of India's Tata industrial group, is to acquire a roughly one-third...
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India reveals plan to develop indigenous medium fighter
The Indian air force has approached the Bangalore-based Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), which designed and developed India's fourth-generation Tejas...
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NBAA 2008: G FORCE G250 targets the largest cabin and longest
G FORCE G250 targets the largest cabin and longest range at the fastest speed in class
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China embarks on naval fighter training programme
China is gearing up to form its first naval fighter fleet, with local newspapers reporting that around 50 cadet pilots have started training with a naval...
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Egypt, Yemen fund MiG-21 upgrades
Egypt and Yemen have contracted the Ukrainian defence ministry's Odessa aircraft repair station (Odesaremservis) to modernise their fleets of RSK MiG-21...
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USAF launches Boeing-designed F-15E mission training centre in UK
The US Air Force has extended its network of mission training centres (MTC) by opening a new facility for Boeing F-15E crews at Royal Air Force Lakenheath...
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Alenia close to finalising C-27J partnership with Boeing
Alenia expects to complete a contract by year-end detailing Boeing's participation in the L-3 Communications-led Joint Cargo Aircraft programme, with this...
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USA moves on F-35 sale to Israel
The US government notified Congress about a possible major export deal to Israel for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter ...
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Crack developing in SMS business plan
SMS's technology can keep aircraft safe, but it might not hold the business together
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NewsA400M reveals new cracks between Airbus and customers, suppliers
Airbus Military 's revelation of further delays to the A400M's first flight obscures the timing of future deliveries...
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Defendory air show set to see Olympian battle for Greek air force orders
The Greek air force is in urgent need of new combat and trainer aircraft, but a budget crisis means manufacturers must fight for orders ...
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US fighter, airlifter production future muddled by spending bills
The US Congress has passed defence spending bills for fiscal year 2009 that encourage more Boeing F/A-18 production, but slash Lockheed Martin F-35 orders...