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NewsTurkey drops plan to purchase F-16 Block 70 upgrade kits, opting for domestic improvement work
While Turkey will still move forward with the purchase of 40 new F-16V fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, Ankara has decided to scrap a planned acquisition of 79 Block 70 upgrade kits for its existing F-16 fleet, opting instead to contract with domestic Turkish Aerospace for the modernisations.
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NewsUS Air Force seeks new ‘runway independent’ regional airlifter
The Next Generation Intra-theater Airlift programme aims to enhance the air force’s existing airlift capability with a regional logistics aircraft able to operate without ground infrastructure like a maintained runway.
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NewsUS P-8A transits Taiwan Strait with Chinese aircraft shadowing
A Boeing P-8A maritime patrol jet from the US Navy overflew the Taiwan Strait separating the island from mainland China, a waterway over which Beijing claims jurisdiction but Washington views as international water.
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NewsPresidential support MV-22 Osprey grounded following engine fire
The tiltrotor operated by US Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, which provides VIP transport for the US president, had been ferrying White House staff to New York for an event with President Joe Biden when it developed unspecified mechanical issues.
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NewsPentagon deploys AI-powered aircraft recognition system for Washington, DC air defence
The system uses a network of electro-optical/infrared cameras, backed up by artificial intelligence, to supplement traditional radar-powered identification of aircraft near the American capital.
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NewsBombardier delivers first Global 6500 for US Army’s Hades spy jet programme
Although the award to prime contractor Sierra Nevada has been challenged, Bombardier is moving forward with the delivery of Global 6500 airframes for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System.
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NewsLockheed uses L-39 and two L-29s to test air-to-air combat with autonomous fighters
In a series of flight tests, Lockheed Martin’s secretive Skunk Works unit simulated an offensive counter-air mission where an airborne, human battle manager aboard an Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros directed two autonomous Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin jets, which worked together to defeat two mock enemy fighters using simulated mission systems and weapons.
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NewsAir Marshall Islands signs for two Cessna SkyCourier turboprops
Textron Aviation has secured an agreeement to deliver a pair of Cessna SkyCourier turboprops to Air Marshall Islands.
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NewsSierra Nevada completes first flight of Athena surveillance aircraft for US Army
Built on a Bombardier Global 6500, the Athena platform will offer an interim intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solution to the US Army while it awaits delivery of an in-development long-range aircraft called Hades.
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NewsRomania makes formal commitment to acquire 32 F-35As
Two months after receiving the necessary export approval from Washington, Bucharest has signed a formal letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 32 of the company’s F-35As, making Romania the 20th country to adopt the prolific stealth fighter.
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NewsSpirit Airlines expects stock to be de-listed from US exchange amid Chapter 11 proceedings
Days after disclosing plans to restructure through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines says it expects to be de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange.
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In depthDeveloper Natilus unveils 200-seat aircraft concept to challenge tube-and-wing supremacy
Southern California start-up Natilus has emerged with a blended wing-body aircraft design it believes will upend decades of tube-and-wing dominance in the commercial jet market.
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NewsUS Air Force to withdraw South Korea-based A-10s in 2025
The US Air Force is continuing with plans to retire its ageing fleet of Fairchild Republic A-10 ground-attack jets, including the withdrawal of its forward stationed squadron from South Korea in 2025.
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NewsInternational travel surges through holidays as US airlines kick off winter season
Upcoming holiday air travel is likely to break records in the USA as major airlines prepare for the operationally challenging winter season.
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NewsNorthrop delivers first Stand-in Attack Weapon for F-35 air defence suppression mission
The new Stand-in Attack Weapon is being positioned as a successor to Northrop’s AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range, purpose built for the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter to hunt and destroy critical air defence assets.
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NewsTurkey’s BBN seeks approval to operate US services
Turkish operator BBN Airlines is seeking authorisation to open both passenger and cargo services to US destinations. BBN initially aims to start cargo and passenger charter operations but expand to scheduled services in both sectors. The carrier uses the main Istanbul airport for cargo flights, and the secondary Sabiha Gokcen ...
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NewsBoeing names new head of Phantom Works advanced development unit
Colin Miller will take over the struggling airframer’s secretive military research and development unit after previously serving as the head of engineering within Northrop Grumman’s aeronautics business.
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NewsLockheed begins assembling US Navy’s first E-130J nuclear-missile command aircraft
Factory work is underway in Marietta, Georgia on the first of three C-130J airframes that Lockheed Martin will deliver to the US Navy as E-130s – a new type meant to replace ageing Boeing E-6B Mercury airborne command post jets.
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NewsBoeing appoints former Vanguard chief Tim Buckley to board of directors amid financial turbulence
Boeing has appointed to its board of directors former The Vanguard Group chief executive Tim Buckley, a move coming as the US airframer grapples with a cash crunch related to a weeks-long production pause that ended earlier this month.
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NewsUS Navy reveals name for new T-54 trainer following order for 26 additional aircraft
The twin-engined turboprop is replacing the aged Beechcraft T-44C used by the navy as a training platform for multi-engined and tiltrotor pilot candidates.