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F-35 deficiencies raise Pentagon concerns
Feb 09, 2016 (UPI)
An agency of the U.S. Department of Defense is warning the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is being rushed into service, citing a list of problems with the aircraft. ...
Civil aviation takes first step towards capping carbon emissions
Feb 09, 2016 (AFP)
Experts have agreed on proposals for the first binding limits on carbon emissions for the aviation industry, a move welcomed Tuesday by UN chief Ban Ki-moon as ...
Piloted, Electric Propulsion-Powered Experimental Aircraft Underway
Feb 09, 2016 (SPX)
NASA is researching ideas that could lead to developing an electric propulsion-powered aircraft that would be quieter, more efficient and environmentally friend...
MBDA delivering ASRAAM missiles for F-35 fighters
Feb 08, 2016 (UPI)
Missile-maker MBDA reports it has started delivering Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles to the United States for integration onto F-35B aircraft. The F-35...
FAA taps Raytheon for air traffic control system upgrades
Feb 08, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has given Raytheon a $135 million contract modification to upgrade air traffic control systems at 22 U.S. airports. The...
At least four Russian servicemen killed in helicopter crash
Feb 08, 2016 (AFP)
At least four Russian servicemen were killed when a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country late Monday, the defence ministry said. "According to...
Norwegian military adds sonar-equipped NH90 helicopter
Feb 05, 2016 (UPI)
The sixth of 14 NH90 helicopters was delivered this week in France to the Norwegian military by NH Industries. The sonar-equipped NH90 delivered marks the end o...
Elbit, KBR contracted for U.K. military flight training program
Feb 04, 2016 (UPI)
The joint venture between Elbit Systems and Kellog, Brown and Root, has been contracted to support the U.K. Military Flight Training System. The joint venture, ...
Navy gives maritime V-22s official designation
Feb 04, 2016 (UPI)
The maritime variant of the V-22 Osprey has received an official U.S. Navy designation and will serve as a Carrier Onboard Delivery aircraft. The official Navy ...
Rep. Martha McSally calls for A-10 to be fully funded in budget
Feb 03, 2016 (UPI)
Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz. penned a letter to President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Ash Carter calling for the A-10 aircraft to be fully funded in Fisc...
Thales helicopter simulator receives Level D qualification in Norway
Feb 03, 2016 (UPI)
The Thales Reality H Full Sight Simulator has received Level D qualification for the Norway Training Center. The simulator is equipped with a Hexaline all-elect...
Iraqi air force takes delivery of two more F-16s
Feb 03, 2016 (AFP)
The Iraqi air force has taken delivery of two more F-16 fighter jets, bringing to six the number of the sophisticated US planes it now has, an official said Wed...
U.S. Navy orders 20 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for $2.5 billion
Feb 03, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. Navy has given Boeing a $2.5 billion contract to manufacture and deliver 20 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract covers 16 aircraft for the U.S. Navy a...
Eurofighter, NETMA to streamline certification process
Feb 03, 2016 (UPI)
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has signed an agreement with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency to streamline the certification process. Under the...
Boeing could make Super Hornets in India if purchased
Feb 03, 2016 (UPI)
Boeing is in talks to manufacture its F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet in India as part of the country's Make In India initiative if it agrees to procure the air...
Egypt takes delivery of Rafale fighters
Feb 03, 2016 (UPI)
Egypt has taken delivery of three Rafale fighters from French aircraft company Dassault, the second batch of fighter jets under a contact last signed last year....
China's Y-20 transport probably operational this year
Feb 02, 2016 (UPI)
China's Y-20 large military transport, built by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, is likely to enter service this year. People's Daily, an official publica...
U.K. Ministry of Defense contracts for flight training
Feb 02, 2016 (UPI)
Britain's Ministry of Defense has tapped Ascent Flight Training to design, deliver and manage its fixed-wing training service until 2033. The contract, worth mo...
MD Helicopters supplying attack aircraft to Malaysia
Feb 02, 2016 (UPI)
MD Helicopters has won a contract to supply six MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters to Malaysia's Army beginning late this year. The MD 530G features advanced avio...
U.S. Navy planning to extend service life of F/A-18 fleet
Feb 02, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command plans to give a service life extension program contract to Boeing for its fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft. If the plan ...
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