All articles by Leithen Francis – Page 4
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Australia pushes Lockheed to allocate more JSF work
Lockheed Martin should give Australian companies more work on the Joint Strike Fighter, says minister for defence materiel and science Greg Combet ...
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SIA's move to phase out 777-200ERs gathers pace
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a deal with Russian carrier Transaero for the sale of four Boeing 777-200ERs and other carriers such as Royal Brunei...
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Indian navy issues request for information for at least 50 light utility helicopters
India's navy has issued a request for information for at least 50 light utility helicopters to replace its fleet of Hindustan Aeronautics Chetaks.
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Indonesia's Merpati and China's Xian Aircraft overcome cracks in relationship
Indonesia's state-owned carrier Merpati Nusantara and China's Xian Aircraft appear to be on track to resolve their differences with regards to an order for...
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Malaysia maritime agency aims to double helicopter fleet
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has put in a formal request to double its air fleet, a move that comes as the country prepares for a major clamp down on human trafficking.
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India confirms plans to retire oldest MiG-21s
India's government is to phase out its oldest MiG-series aircraft, following a spate of crashes.
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NewsJapan seeks foreign engines for stealth fighter prototypes
Japan is seeking foreign engines to power the two prototypes of its indigenous fifth-generation fighter design ...
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IAe, Bell offer 412EP to Indonesian army
Indonesia's army plans to add 24 utility helicopters, with Indonesian Aerospace and Bell Helicopter teaming for the pitch. The army wants to have two...
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Indonesia aims to order eight Super Tucanos
The Indonesian air force has decided to order eight Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano trainer and light-attack aircraft, but the nation's defence ministry has...
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NewsMalaysia publicly agrees to buy 12 EC725s, also wants attack helicopters
Malaysia has agreed to buy 12 Eurocopter EC725 combat search and rescue helicopters and is in the early stages of looking for attack helicopters ...
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China engages US suppliers in C919 programme
US manufacturers Parker Aerospace and Honeywell have won contracts to provide systems for the C919 narrowbody jet in development by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac)
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Malaysia aims to upgrade air force with new fighters, AEW aircraft
Malaysia - about to host Defence Services Asia - is once again looking for military aircraft. Lack of funds has hit previous procurement attempts. Will the latest succeed?
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Cessna Skycatcher China factory to open in 2011
Shenyang Aircraft's plans to have a new manufacturing plant and flight-test centre for the Cessna 162 Skycatcher light sport aircraft have been delayed until 2011.
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NewsPICTURE: India has first flight of light combat helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics has completed the first, 20min, flight of its light combat helicopter. HAL managing director Ashok Nayak says performance was...
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NewsNorthrop puts Global Hawk on show in Japan
Northrop Grumman has made a major fresh push to sell its RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle to Japan ...
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China's AVIC working to buy Epic
AVIC General Aircraft is the front-runner to buy bankrupt US aircraft-maker Epic Air, a move that helps the Chinese aerospace company's ambition to build...
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Japan's test programme for maritime patrol and transport aircraft under way
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has delivered four XP-1 maritime patrol test aircraft and one XC-2 military transport test aircraft to Japan's defence ministry. KHI...
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Malaysia issues RFIs for fighters and AEW aircraft
Malaysia has issued a request for information for fighters and airborne early warning aircraft, with a view to placing orders in 2011-15.
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Malaysia to order CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft from Indonesia
Malaysia is planning to sign a letter of intent in April for four Indonesian Aerospace CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft.