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Military aviationAirbus-Turkey dispute over the A400M aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - According to Ankara the aerospace company has not met the conditions set in the contract
Turkey and Airbus Military are in the middle of a dispute regarding the A400M aircraft, since at moment according to Ankara the aerospace company has not met the conditions set in the purchase contract. Airbus... more
Military aviationDelayed delivery of the 737 AEW&C aircraft: Turkey offers Boeing its conditions to avoid the penalty
Ankara, Turkey - Among other things, Ankara is asking an increase in the start-up support period from two to five years
Turkey demanded Boeing to fullfil several conditions in order to obtain the cancellation of the penalty ofr the delays in the delivery of the 737 AEW&C aircraft. Cemal Evci, project director at the... more
Military aviationEurofighter aircraft: BAE and Saudi Arabia finally find a pricing agreement
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Economic terms of the Salam programme defined
The Governments of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia managed to find an agreement about price escalation terms relating to the Typhoon aircraft under the Salam programme. The Understanding Document signed... more
Military aviationUAC is not concerned about possible copying of its Su-35 aircraft by China
Moscow, Russia - "I believe we have more opportunities with joint development", the CEO of the Russian aerospace company explained
Chief Executive Officer of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Mikhael Pogosyan explained that the Russian aerospace company is not concerned about possible plagiarism of the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft by China,... more
Military aviationKAI expects to ink in the upcoming months the contract for the sale of FA-50 aircraft to Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - Announcement released during the "Singapore Air Show"
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expects to ink a deal for the sale of 12 FA-50 aircraft to Philippines in the first half of this year: the optimism for the signature of the 450-million-dollar contract... more
Military aviation21 new Sukhoi Su-30SM for the Russian Air Force in 2014
Singapore, Singapore - The fighters will be delivered as fully-equipped squadrons
The Russian Air Force will take delivery of 21 Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter aircraft during 2014, as confirmed by Oleg Demchenko, president of Irkut Corporation, during the "Singapore Airshow", the international... more
Military aviationPakistan to sell its Super Mushshak aircraft to Iraq
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan Air Force will also provide training to Iraq's
According to an agreement signed by general Anwer Hamad Ameen Ahmed, commander of Iraqi Air Force, and Pakistani Air Marshal Sohail Gul Khan, Pakistan Air Force will provide assistance in training and... more
Military aviationF-35 aircraft: Italian Democrat Party to propose to halve the programme, in favour of the Eurofighters
Rome, Italy - "The European project will involve an undeniable economic and employment advantage"
21 members of the Italian Democrat Party (PD), part of the Defence Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, will present on Wednesday 5 February 2014 the results of a fact-finding investigation on weapon... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: an order from Bahrain is close
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The Middle East confirms itself as a fundamental area for the European fighter
In an interview released to "Gulf Daily News", BAE Systems group business development director Alan Garwood confirmed that the Eurofighter consortium might soon receive an order for the Typhoon aircraft... more
Military aviationDassault is offering Canada its Rafale aircraft as an alternative to the F-35s
Ottawa, Canada - The package proposed by the French firm includes an unrestricted transfer of technology
Dassault presented an offer to Canada for the purchase of its Rafale aircraft, which would be an alternative to the F-35s: according to Yves Robins, Dassault's senior vice-president of NATO affairs, this... more
Military aviationChina performs maiden flight of its hypersonic aircraft; it can travel at Mach 10
Washington, USA - "We're aware of the test", the Pentagon commented
China successfully performed the maiden flight of a new hypersonic aircraft, which according to some reports is capable of traveling at Mach 10. A vehicle is considered hypersonioc when it can travel... more
Military aviationUSA, Iranian engineer arrested: he was trying to carry F-35 engine projects to Tehran
Washington, USA - The man, if convicted, might face a 10-year sentence
A naturalized US' engineer of Iranian origin was arrested at Newark-Liberty Airport, and accused of trying to ship thousands of pages of documents, blueprints, technical manuals, and diagrams of military... more
Military aviationDassault in India to unlock the Rafale aircraft deal (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - Meetings are scheduled with HAL to discuss the workshare agreements
Some executives from Dassault are in visit in India in order to try to unlock the negotiations for the purchase contract signed by New Delhi with the French aerospace company for the supply of 126 Rafale... more
Military aviation"Frecce Tricolori": is it right to use them in a commercial? (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Italian aerobatic team involved in an advertisement
During the past days a well-known Italian internet-service provider started an advertising campaign, which has the characteristics of utilizing an unusual group of "Actors": the "Frecce Tricolori", the... more
Military aviationIndonesia means to renew its fleet of fighter aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Sukhoi Su-35 is among the models which are being taken into consideration
The Indonesian Ministry for Defence announced its intention to renew the fleet of fighters of the Air Force, in order to replace the aging F-5s it currently utilizes. "We have received... more
Military aviationRussia to extend patrolling flights over Arctic
Moscow, Russia - Soviet-age revamped airports to be utilized during the missions
The pilots of the Navy of the Russia Federation will perform patrolling flights over the Arctic during 2014, as confirmed by Captain 1st Rank Vadim Serga, spokesperson of the Northern Fleet, who added... more
Military aviationCanadian government close to a decision about F-35 aircraft
Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa might extend the life cycle of the CF-18s
Canada will take (or better: it will be forced to take) a decision during the upcoming months ragarding the purchase of its 65 F-35 aircraft, following to the completion of the evaluation made by the Armed... more
Military aviationCOMAC ends manufacturing of the first two ARJ-21 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The delivery to Chengdu Airlines is scheduled during the next year
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) completed the manufacturing of the first two ARJ-21 aircraft, which will be delivered during the next year to Chengdu Airlines, after the completion of... more
Military aviationBoeing to pay Turkey 600 million dollars over delays in the development of AEW&C aircraft
Istanbul, Turkey - The first examples were supposed to be delivered in 2008
According to a report from "Hurriyet Daily News", Boeing will pay Turkey a compensation of 600 million dollars (436.7 million Euros) for the delays of the development programme of the Airborne Early Warning... more
Military aviationTejas aircraft achieves Initial Operational Clearance (VIDEO)
Bengaluru, India - "It is a great day for the whole nation", the Indian Minister for Defence comments
On Friday 20 December 2013 the Tejas, the Indian fighter of the LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) programme, has finally achieved its Initial Operational CLearance (IOC-2). Minister for Defence AK Antony... more
Military aviationIl-112V light transport aircraft: Russia's Ministry for Defence and UAC find agreement for the development
Moscow, Russia - The programme had been cancelled in 2011
Deputy Minister for Defence of the Russian Federation Yury Borisov announced that the Ministry and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have found an agreement for the development of the Il-112V light transport... more
Military aviationUnited Arab Emirates renounce to the purchase of 60 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
London, United Kingdom - A definitive agreement for Saudi Arabia's 72 fighters has yet to be reached
The Middle East is considered one of the most promising areas globally for the aerospace industry, both in the civilian and in the military field, but the news coming from the region are not so positive... more
Military aviationIndia: December 20 is the crucial day for the certification of the Tejas aircraft
New Delhi, India - DRDO and HAL are confident that IAF's requirements will be meet
December 20 will be a crucial day in the development of the Tejas, the new Indian aircraft: the fighter will indeed makeits second attempt to achieve the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC-2). Officials... more
Military aviationSukhoi completes deliveries of Su-34 aircraft fir the Russian Air Force (VIDEO)
Novosibirsk, Russia - The 2008 contract included 32 examples of the fighter-bomber
The Russian Air Force has taken delivery of the last batch of Sukhoi Su-34 aircraft. The order was made in 2008, and Moscow's Ministry for Defence purchased 32 examples of the fighter-bomber of the Russian... more
Military aviationIraq purchases 24 T-50 trainer aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (VIDEO)
Baghdad, Iraq - A 1.1-billion-dollar operation, which will increase to over 2 billion with the support for the next two decades
The Iraqi government inked an agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the purchase of 24 T-50 advanced trainer and light attack aircraft: the contract was signed today, Thursday 12 December... more
Military aviationSukhoi PAK FA: preliminary tests to be concluded by the end of the year (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - "Shipments to the Russian Air Force will begin in 2016", UAC's President Mikhail Pogosian announced
In an interview given to the "Rossiiskaya Gazeta", published on Thursday 12 December 2013, Mikhail Pogosian, President of United AIrcraft Corporation, communicated that Sukhoi will complete by the end... more
Military aviationJapan ready to purchase early-warning aircraft and drones to face China
Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo is also thinking to Ospreys to improve the troops' mobility
The Japanese government is ready topurchase early-warning aircraft and recoinassance drones in order to increase surveillance over the East China Sea islands which are at the centre of a sovereignity dispute... more
Military aviationThe Indian Air Force says goodbye to its MiG-21 FL after 50 years of service (VIDEO)
Kalaikunda, India - Overall the IAF operated almost 1000 examples of the fighter
Today, Wednesday 11 December 2013, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said its goodbye to the MiG-21 aircraft Fl after 50 years of service. The ceremony organized to celebrate the retirement of the historical... more
Military aviationUS, France and UK deploy airplanes and helicopters in Central African Republic
Bangui, Central African Republic - Paris' soldiers maintain control of the capital's airport
France, United Kingdom and United States are sending a sizeable number of airplanes and helicopters to the Central African Republic in order to support the humanitarian operations in the country. In... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon aircraft Tranche 3 takes to the skies
Warton, UK - Taken together there have been 100s of modifications, changes and additions
The first of a new standard of Typhoon has started its series of flight tests. The latest Typhoon, known as a Tranche 3, represents a major stepping stone in the evolution of one of the world’s leading c... more
Military aviationTejas performs successful firing tests: the aircraft to be inducted soon in the IAF
New Delhi, India - Initial operational clearance expected on December 20
Almost certainly the Tejas, the new Indian aircraft, will receive its Initial operational clearance (IOC) by the deadline of December 20: the fighter has indeed succesfully fired a missile during a test... more
Military aviationChina starts production of the J-15 aircraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - The fighters were painted in grey, with a logo of a shark on the tail
The Shenyang J-15, the new Chinese carrier-based aircraft, entered the production phase, as reported today, Tuesday 3 December 2013, by "Sina Military Network". The aircraft had their fuselage painted... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: "Virtual Flag 2013" of training to air operations began yesterday (until December 13)
Rome, Italy - The drill is divided in two phases
About 250 military and civil people conduct the simulated exercise "Virtual Flag 2013" (from December 2 to 13) at the air base in Poggio Renatico (Ferrara) with the aim to train, plan and conduct the air... more
Military aviationSuper Tucano aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force?
Lagos, Nigeria - The Vice-President of the African country duscussed the purchase with his Brazilian counterpart
Nigeria might soon purchase some Embraer Super Tucano trainer aircraft for its Air Force: Vice-President of the African country Namadi Sambo discussed of the possible order during a meeting with his Brazilian... more
Military aviationFirst Airbus A400M will no longer fly and is to be placed on public display (VIDEO)
Madrid, Spain - "It will inspire a new generation to seek careers in aerospace", Chief Test Pilot Ed Strongman comments
Nearly four years after its maiden flight, the first Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has been retired and is to be placed on public display. Development aircraft MSN1, affectionately known... more
Military aviationTwo US aircraft over the "Air defence identification zone" over East China Sea: Beijing keeps cool
Beijing, China - "We have the capability to exercise effective control"
On Wednesday 27 November 2013 China communicated it monitored two unarmed US B-52 aircraft that flew over the East China Sea area which beijing declared "Air defence identification zone". Both Japan and... more
Military aviation"Open Skies" Treaty: Russian aircraft over Turkey and French planes over RUssia and Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Flight to be performed with an Antonov An-30 and a Lockheed C-130H
Sergei Ryzhkov, head of the National Nuclear Risk Reduction Center of the Russian Ministry for Defence, communicated that Russian military inspectors will perform surveillance flights in the Turkish skies... more
Military aviationRussia receives its first carrier-based MiG-29K and MiG29KUB (VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - The fighters will enter into service on the Admiral Kuznecov
As declared to "RIA Novosti" by an official of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, MiG delivered the first four MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB fighter aircraft (two examples per model) destined to... more
Military aviationMilitary Aircraft. Peruvian Defense selects the Alenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica) C-27J Spartan
Rome, Italy - Has a value of around 100 million Euro inclusive of a substantial logistic support package for the two aircraft
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company, has been selected to supply the Peruvian Ministry of Defense with 2 C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters. The contract, to be signed as soon as the administrative... more
Military aviationJ-15 fighter aircraft almost ready for entrance into service
Beijing, China - The commission in the fleet of the Navy to happen "Really soon", according to the local media
The Shenyang J-15, the new Chinese carrier-based fighter aircraft, is completing its development phase, and is close to entering into service, according to reports from state-run "China News Service",... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force. November 11, 1961: 52 years ago the massacre in Kindu, Congo
Rome, Italy - First international mission that the Armed Force faced after the WWII
The home-page of the Italian Air Force (AMI) remembers that "52 years ago the tragic days in Kindu (Democratic Republic of Congo), first international mission that AMI, with staff and means of the 46th... more
Military aviationIndia accelerates work for Tejas aircraft (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - December is the deadline to achieve the Initial Operational Clearance
All the persons involved in the Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme for the development of the Tejas fighter aircraft are accelerating their work in order to try not to misse the deadline of December... more
Military aviationEurofighter: Phase 1 Enhancements tests successfully finalized
Manching, Germany - Cassidian deploys multiple weapons with attack constraints simultaneously in all weather easier than ever
Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, has successfully finalized its flight testing of the Eurofighter Typhoon Phase 1 Enhancements (P1E) programme. After an intensive test programme of this First Batch... more
Military aviationIndia: purchase of Rafale aircraft to be concluded by March 2014
New Delhi, India - An operation worth almost 11 billion Euros
Air Marshal S Sukumar, Indian deputy chief of air staff, declared that the purchase operation of 126 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft, which has an overall value of almost 11 billion Euros, will be concluded... more
Military aviationNorway ready to purchase six additional F-35 aircraft
Oslo, Norway - Oslo increases the Defence budget for 2014
The Norwegian government presented to the Parliament a budget proposal for 2014 which includes the purchase of six additional F-35 aircraft, on top of the 52 which were initially ordered: it would be an... more
Military aviationThirty Sukhoi Su-34 aircraft for the Russian Air Force by 2014 (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The fighters will replace the Su-24 in the Air Force's and Navy's fleet
Sukhoi will provide thirty new Su-34 aircraft by the end of 2014: "The current year plan on the delivery of 14 aircraft under the state defence order will be fulfilled, and the plant has promised to deliver... more
Military aviationRow between Indian ministers over 3-billion-dollar aircraft order
New Delhi, India - Prafu Patel accuses its Defence colleague AK Antony for exclusion of the local companies
A tender for 56 new transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, with an overall value of about 3 billion dollars, has caused a harsh debate between two ministers of New Delhi's government. Heavy Industries... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the contribution with airplanes at the "Brilliant Mariner" exercise
Rome, Italy - From September 26 to October 6
The Italian Air Force (AMI) took part at the NATO's "Brilliant Mariner 2013" exercise, held from September 26 to October 6 for training and integration of those forces that will belong to the Maritime... more
Military aviationPentagon's watchdog: the development programme of the F-35 aircraft affected by 363 issues
Washington, USA - "Ultimately it could affect the program cost"
A report coming from the Pentagon's inspector general, released in the past few hours, is raising many doubts about the development program of the F-35 aircraft: according to the watchdog of the US' Department... more
Military aviationEmergency landing for a US' aircraft in Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - A USAF KC-135 involved
On Tuesday 1st October 2013 the US embassy in Spain communicated that a KC-135 of the United States Air Force (USAF) was forced to perform an emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport on Monday 30... more