Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 257
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USAF invests to design new Tier II unmanned aircraft
The US Air Force plans to invest $18.5 million to develop a new, low-altitude unmanned air system called the Sand Dragon ...
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Indian air force seeks deal for C-17 transports
The Indian government has sent a letter of request to Washington over a possible future purchase of up to 10 C-17 transports ...
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Modified helicopters to lift UK's Afghanistan effort
The UK has received its first examples of two modified support helicopter types intended to support operations in Afghanistan ...
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NewsForecasts 2010: Defence - selection headaches
Will 2010 see the end of long-running procurement processes as Brazil seeks a new fighter and the USA a tanker?
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Business - briefing
All Airbus and EADS executives accused of insider trading have been cleared by the French...
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Boeing wins NASA contract for new aircraft monitoring system
NASA has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2.1 million to design, implement and demonstrate an aircraft health evaluation system that will monitor in...
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C-17 sale to UAE moves one step closer
The United Arab Emirates is one step closer to signing a contract to buy four Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs after 10 months of price negotiations. The...
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First Super Tucanos to Dominican Republic
Embraer has delivered the first two of eight Super Tucanos to the Dominican Republic's air force. The turboprops will be used on missions involving internal...
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Comment: A military aviation authority is a good idea, but it could still be badly executed
Setting up an independent military aviation authority to oversee airworthiness standards is an excellent idea, but those in charge are going to need a special type of bravery to be effective
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UK to buy more Chinooks but faces tough budget choices
The UK is to acquire an additional 22 Boeing Chinook helicopters and a seventh C-17 transport aircraft as part of a £900 million ($1.47 billion) spending...
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787 and Pratt GTF among game-changes to soften industry downturn: AIA
New design aircraft and propulsion systems, such as the Boeing 787 twinjet and Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engine, respectively, will help to soften...
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UK military to get independent aviation safety authority
The UK hopes to usher in a new era of military aviation safety with the establishment by April 2010 of an independent authority. Establishment of the...
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EADS builds case for A400M sale to USAF
Three factors could sway the US Air Force within five years to buy the Airbus Military A400M transport, believes EADS North America chief executive Sean...
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US may approve Taiwan UH-60 Black Hawks sale by year-end
The Obama administration could send a formal notification by the end of 2009 to the US Congress about its intention to sell 60 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk...
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Indonesian navy to get three more IAe CN-235s
The Indonesian defence ministry has confirmed an order for three Indonesia Aerospace CN-235-220 maritime patrol aircraft for its navy. The deal is...
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United Arab Emirates could buy 16 Boeing CH-47F Chinooks
The United Arab Emirates could buy 16 Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters under a requested deal worth around $2 billion. Outlined by the US...
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Alenia confident of further Spartan sales
Alenia North America is confident of obtaining at least two new customers for the C-27J Spartan tactical transport in 2010, and is discussing refurbishment...
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C-5M passes key test ahead of full-rate production decision
The more powerful and reliable Lockheed Martin C-5M Galaxy passed a critical test in November, proving the US Air Force can finally bypass relay points or...
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India seeks new naval fighters
India has issued a request for information for new naval fighters, which will be capable of operating on two indigenous aircraft carriers projected to be...
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NewsPICTURES: RAF Merlins fly first Afghan sortie
The UK Royal Air Force's AgustaWestland Merlin HC3 transport helicopters have begun supporting coalition operations in Afghanistan. The type flew its first...