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Choosing a wave could accelerate airplane maintenance
Jul 26, 2013 (SPX)
Ultrasonic waves can find bubbles and cracks in adhesive bonds holding airplane composite parts together, and now aerospace engineers can select the best freque...
Philippines asks U.S. for C-130 transports
Jul 25, 2013 (UPI)
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress that the Philippines is seeking to acquire C-130T aircraft from the United States. The two ai...
S. Korea extends bidding for fighter jets
Jul 25, 2013 (AFP)
South Korea said Thursday it would re-open bidding on a $7.4 billion fighter jet deal next month, citing high prices presented by three aviation giants vying fo...
KC-46A tankers to feature BAE sub-systems
Jul 24, 2013 (UPI)
When Boeing's KC-46A tanker becomes operational with the U.S. Air Force in 2018 it will do so with flight deck and flight control sub-systems from BAE Systems. ...
US suspends delivery of F-16s to Egypt: Pentagon
Jul 24, 2013 (AFP)
The United States has delayed plans to supply Egypt with an additional four F-16 fighter jets due to unrest gripping the country, the Pentagon said Wednesday. "...
Northrop Grumman Delivers Center Fuselage for Italy's First F-35 Lightning I
Jul 24, 2013 (SPX)
Northrop Grumman delivered the center fuselage for Italy's first F-35 Lightning II to the newly commissioned Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility at Ita...
France receives upgraded AWACS plane
Jul 23, 2013 (UPI)
The French Air Force has received the first of four airborne warning and control system aircraft from Boeing following a mid-life upgrade, the company reports. ...
Georgia On Its Mind: Lockheed Martin Delivers First HC-130J to Moody Air Force Base
Jul 23, 2013 (SPX)
The first Lockheed Martin HC-130J Combat King II to be assigned to Air Combat Command's (ACC) 347th Rescue Group at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., was ferried from ...
Two Soviet-era fighter planes found on N. Korea ship
Jul 22, 2013 (AFP)
Panamanian authorities have found two Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter jets aboard a North Korea-flagged ship seized this month as it tried to pass through the Panama ...
Sweden not a bidder for fighter procurement by Denmark
Jul 22, 2013 (UPI)
Saab's Gripen fighter will not be part of the international competition for a $4.37 billion aircraft procurement contract from Denmark. Responses for a Danish r...
Brazilian Air Force jet engines receiving Avio Aero support
Jul 22, 2013 (UPI)
Avio Aero, an Italian component and maintenance firm, has been tapped for long-term logistics support for engines on Brazil's AMX fighters. The contract to supp...
Canada, Sikorsky argue over delayed maritime helos
Jul 22, 2013 (UPI)
Canada and Sikorsky appear mired in a dispute over what the Canadian military needs under a $5 billion contract and what it is being offered by the U.S. helicop...
Russian 5G fighters boast cutting-edge life support systems
Jul 19, 2013 (Voice of Russia)
The Russian Sukhoi T-50 5G fighter jet is equipped with cutting-edge computerized life support systems, including an oxygen station securing unlimited breathing...
Northrop Grumman Selected by UK Ministry of Defence to Support Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures Systems
Jul 19, 2013 (SPX)
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) to support its Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) sys...
Lockheed Martin Delivers 100th Targeting System for F-35
Jul 17, 2013 (SPX)
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 100th Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for the F-35 Lightning II. EOTS provides affordable, high performance multi...
Lockheed opening new office in Britain
Jul 17, 2013 (UPI)
Lockheed Martin UK is expanding its presence in Britain, opening a new office to explore partnerships with local companies in the space sector. The space techno...
Russia to design a new strategic bomber
Jul 17, 2013 (Voice of Russia)
Russia will start designing a new strategic bomber in 2014, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Army, Valery Gerasimov, said. Here are more details about ...
Mobile air traffic control communications system makes debut
Jul 17, 2013 (UPI)
A new mobile air traffic control communications system has been introduced by Selex ES. The Aerodrome Flight Information System, or AFIS, is on a mobile cart an...
Airbus supplying more aircraft to Egyptian Air Force
Jul 17, 2013 (UPI)
The Egyptian Air Force is increasing its fleet of Airbus C295 transports to 20 aircraft through an order for additional planes. Airbus Defense and Space said it...
Typhoon fighter program a boon for British companies
Jul 16, 2013 (UPI)
The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium is touting the benefits of the plane's production to supply chain companies in Britain. According to data disclosed, the Typh...
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