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Boeing eyes X-49A technology for Apache attack helicopter
Boeing is to enter talks to determine whether Piasecki Aircraft's X-49A experimental compound helicopter could provide technologies for a future version of the AH-64 Apache ...
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MTU Aero Engines claims blisk repair first
A low-pressure turbine blisk in an Eurofighter EJ200 engine damaged by foreign object debris has been repaired by MTU Aero Engines using a process called...
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PICTURES: First A400M transport enters ground testing
Airbus Military's first flight-test example of the A400M has being towed from its jigs at the start of ground system and load testing ...
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FAA mandates Caribou checks
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a mandatory airworthiness directive (AD) for US-registered Viking Air DHC-4 and DHC-4A Caribou aircraft....
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Australia to weigh Lockheed Martin F-22 against Russian fighters
Australia's Labor government is to request information on Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor, but will also study Russian fighters as it considers scrapping an order for 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets ...
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BAE Systems gets £210 million contract to upgrade UK Tornado GR4s
BAE Systems has been awarded £210 million ($415 million) to modernise the Royal Air Force's Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft with new communication and weapon systems ...
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PICTURE: Italian army receives first NH90 transport helicopter
Italy has received its first of 60 NH90 tactical transport helicopters from AgustaWestland, with the aircraft scheduled to support army aviation training activities from late February ...
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US Air Force clears some F-15s for flight
Around 60% of the US Air Force's Boeing F-15A-D fighters have been cleared to resume flight operations, but cracked longerons have been found in nine of its aircraft ...
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US unveils first national plan for aeronautics R&D
Increasing airspace capacity, improving aircraft efficiency and introducing new vehicle types are key goals of the first US...
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US Army trials Lord obstacle warning system
The US Army has tested Elbit Systems subsidiary Elop's laser obstacle ranging and display (Lord) system, and could install the design on its Sikorsky
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Florida aerospace special
Florida's weather has lured everybody from Walt Disney to exiles from northern winters. Tourists flock to Orlando and coastal resorts. But with 1,700 businesses...
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Florida aerospace special - Still a major player in training
training Staying power Despite the fallout after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Florida retains its status as one of the world's leading training...
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Florida aerospace special - Beyond the theme parks
attracting investment Not just tourism Orlando is about much more than themeparks, say those responsible for marketing its image as a centre...
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Florida aerospace special - Ex-forces personnel provide skills pool
defence Ex-forces personnel provide skills base Advertise for a specialist in defence technology in Florida and you do not have to look far....
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Florida aerospace special - Building a global hub for component supply
aftermarket Parts to the world A group of innovative distributors have made the area around Miami and Fort Lauderdale a global hub for component...
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BAE Systems tight-lipped over Indian Hawk production shift
BAE Systems has refused to confirm reports that it could shift production of the Hawk advanced jet trainer to India, but says all options will be considered ...
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Serbia's Utva to supply Lasta 3 trainers to Iraq
Serbian manufacturer Utva is to supply the Iraqi air force with up to 35 Lasta 3 primary/basic trainers as part of a major arms deal with Baghdad ...