All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 156
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Finmeccanica eyes US prime role for T-X contract
Finmeccanica's North American unit may eschew partnering a US prime contractor to compete for the US Air Force's future T-X lead-in trainer contract. Giuseppe...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Northrop's fighter radar tech demo'd for ground service
Radar technology developed to alert US Air Force fighter pilots of other aerial threats has been repackaged to provide the same service to ground troops. Northrop...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Alenia doubles C-27J fleet to meet FAA cert schedule
Alenia boosts test fleet in bid to hit C-27 goal Alenia Aeronautica has revealed it has provided two additional C-27Js to help complete US Federal...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: F136 revs up thrust setting
GE/R-R claim major power gain for F136 engine General Electric/Rolls-Royce claims the F136 alternate engine for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Antonov looking for An-70 revival
Antonov looking for An-70 revival Activity on Antonov An-70 airlifter has been dormant for several years, but a model of the Ukrainian-built heavy...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Raytheon demonstrates surface-launched AIM-9X
Raytheon announced yesterday it is demonstrating the AIM-9X Sidewinder as a surface-to-air missile, potentially opening a new mission for the short-ranged,...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Northrop/EADS rules out A330-200F for KC-X
Northrop rules out freighter version of A330-200 for KC-X The Northrop Grumman/EADS North America team has eliminated the pure freighter version of...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: One small step for unmanned aircraft, one giant leap for the Paris air show
As the Paris air show marks the dawn of its second century, Germany's Schiebel will perform the aerial display's first-ever flight by an unmanned aircraft.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Maritime, SAR markets face Viking invasion
Canadian-based Viking Air will attempt to exploit the world's growing demand for search and rescue and maritime patrol aircraft with a new version of its...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Rafael launches recce pod for UAVs
Rafael has launched a new tactical reconnaissance pod aimed at the growing market for unmanned aircraft systems.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Israeli firm draws major Asian air force into its Orbit
The air force of a "major Asian country" has signed an agreement for Orbit Technology Group to supply a system that manages all on-board audio systems with...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Northrop pitches Wild Thing for cargo UAS market
Northrop Grumman confirmed yesterday it has launched windtunnel tests for a new cargo unmanned aircraft system concept called the Mover. The Wild Thing...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Northrop, Raytheon locked in 'maturity' debate about UAS
How do you define the verb "to mature"? It may seem trivial, but it is anything but an academic question for Northrop Grumman and Raytheon. The two...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Global Aeronautical plans recovery from 300-dage flow rate on 787
Shipset flow rates at Boeing 787 supply hub Global Aeronautica remain at around 300 days for each unit, but the company is "on track" to recover, a company...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Cropduster-turned-gunship makes Le Bourget debut
Seeking to capitalise on rising global demand for anti-insurgent weapon systems, Texas-based Air Tractor is unveiling the new AT-802U gunship today. The...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Recession curbs growth spurt, but PAS '09 goes on
The 48th edition of the Paris air show is expected to see similar crowds from 2007 and an improved exhibition area. But the global recession is likely...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: New clash in F-35 power duel
The debate over the duelling engines for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has triggered a new war of words on the eve of the Paris air show.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Face the facts with Marion Blakey
The former FAA administrator, now chief executive of the Aerospace Industries Association (chalet S1500), is hopeful that the air show will see industry leaders unite against the threat of protectionism
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Boeing shakes off tough year for 747-8
Despite seemingly lukewarm support earlier this from top company executives and a lack of orders, Boeing is firmly committed to the 747-8
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Face the Facts with Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
The latest round of base realignments mean that the Missile Defense Agency is transferring thousands of jobs to Huntsville