All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 110
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: F-35B starts critical tests in comeback attempt
With the beginning of at-sea trials for the Lockheed Martin F-35B, the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant had entered the most critical phase in a year-long campaign to overcome probation and be spared cancellation.
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NewsHondaJet: Worth the wait
The HondaJet HA420 programme has been moving steadily towards certification, unencumbered by financial pressures
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NewsIndia in talks to buy six more C-130Js
The Indian air force is in negotiations to order a second batch of six Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules ...
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NewsUS Army considers Texas start-up’s design for Black Hawk, Apache replacement
A Texas-based start-up will challenge three rotorcraft industry giants for a possible US Army contract to replace the Apache and Black Hawk ...
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NewsMV-22 faces budget cuts, says USMC aviation chief
The US Marine Corps' top aviation official has confirmed the Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey is one target of budget reduction proposals now under review ...
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FBI drug raid targets Boeing rotorcraft factory
FBI agents arrested 36 current and former Boeing employees of the company's rotorcraft factory near Philadelphia for allegedly buying and selling prescription drugs ...
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Ecuador eyes SH-2Gs to counter drug-smuggling mini-subs
The Ecuadorian navy could buy two ex-US Navy Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprites for around $60 million ...
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USAF helicopter competition postponed again, faces new budget review
A competition to supply 93 helicopters to the US Air Force may be the first publicly known victim of sweeping budget reviews within the Department of Defense.
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NewsPICTURES: C-130 renaissance continues with deliveries of first combat rescue tankers
The fruits of a two-year production and marketing ramp-up on behalf of the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules are now on display ...
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Boeing elevates 787 chief pilot to new product development post
Boeing has created a new office to integrate pilot inputs into its product development division for new commercial aircraft.
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NewsQatar enters market for maritime helicopters with MH-60R request
Qatar could buy six MH-60R maritime helicopters to replace its ageing Westland Sea Kings ...
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Lockheed Martin stays in competition to replace AMRAAM, HARM with new missile
A Lockheed Martin/Northrop Grumman team has revealed plans to compete for a contract to replace two Raytheon missiles - the AIM-120 AMRAAM and AGM-88 HARM - despite being shut out of a series of technology development contract awards.
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NewsAurora reveals future Orion modification plan
Aurora Flight Sciences has revealed plans for future modifications to its 120h-endurance Orion unmanned air system ...
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NewsUS Army moves to set up possible growth variant of CH-47 Chinook
On the eve of celebrating the 50th anniversary of first flight, the US Army took the first step towards launching the fourth major growth version of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavylift helicopter.
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NewsTrainers and helicopters stuck in USAF budget limbo
US Air Force leaders have backed several major acquisition programmes, but kept silent over new trainers and helicopters ...
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Norway’s Kongsberg warns JSM deal is critical for F-35 order
Norway's Kongsberg has warned that the country needs a commitment from the US government within six months to integrate a national-specific missile on the Lockheed Martin F-35.
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NewsHypoxia symptoms still pose mystery as F-22A returns to flight
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptors have been cleared to fly for the first time in four months, but the oxygen problem that grounded them remains a mystery to the US Air Force.
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NewsUSAF leaders warn of further F-35 budget tweaks
The US Department of Defense is considering further "tweaks" to the Lockheed Martin F-35 procurement account in the fiscal year 2013 budget request, US Air Force leaders have confirmed.
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NewsEADS growth strategy in US not linked to Air Force One replacement
The US Air Force may have a difficult time finding more than one aircraft manufacturer to compete for replacing the Boeing VC-25A, also known as 'Air Force One' ...
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NewsUSAF clears F-22s for flight after inspections
The US Air Force's F-22 Raptors are to return to flight status after a four-month grounding, but only after passing an extensive inspection process ...