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Military aviationNegative outlook for the USA/Taiwn deal on F-16 C/D
Taipei, Taiwan - China doesn't accept relationships between the two countries
Taiwan hopes to acquire 66 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/Ds, multi-role combat aircraft, but Washington appears reluctant to conclude the deal, risking to offend China. Ministry of defence of Taiwan affirmed... more
Military aviationIraq will acquire 24 L-159 ALCA combat aircraft
Baghdad, Iraq - From Czech Republic
According to today's reports by Russian news agencies, it seems that during the visit in the Iraqi capital, started yesterday, on Monday May 23, the prime minister of Czech Republic Petr Necas has met... more
Military aviation50 JF-17 aircraft for the fleet of Pakistan
Beijing, China - Their cost is about 20/25 million dollars each
Pakistani Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar visited in recent days Beijing where, on the sidelines of a meeting between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Pakistani Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani, announced... more
Military aviationSouth Korea seeks new bids for missiles with which equip aircraft F-15Ks
Seoul , South Korea - After has blown the agreement with Lockheed Martin
South Korea started to present the bids for a new stealth cruise missile to equip its Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle, following technical glitches implementing Lockheed Martin's AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff... more
Military aviationAirbus A-400M aircraft will be delivered in 2013
Seville, Spain - A project totally European
Airbus Military has announced that the production and delivery of Airbus A-400M (MSN7) will start from the first quarter of 2013, when, as planned, four aircraft will be delivered to France and Turkey. The... more
Military aviationRoyal New Zealand Air Force: three new AW-109 helicopters
Wellington, New Zealand - The first of a five-copy order to replace Bell 47 Sioux aircraft
A few days ago, New Zealand Defence Force announced that RNZAF, Royal New Zealand Air Force, held a ceremony at Air Force Base Ohakea, attended by the highest local authorities, during which three new... more
Military aviationIsraeli Air Force seeks to the training for UAS aircraft system
Jerusalem, Israel - Always more important the unmanned air systems
The Israeli Air Force has issued a tender to select an Unmanned Air System (UAS) at remote control for training purposes. Until now, in fact, the air force's UAS school has used operational vehicles drawn... more
Military aviationService entrance for the first two tanker aircraft Boeing KC-767 of Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The third adoption by this Summer
Yesterday it was held at the hangar of the 14th Wing of the Italian Air Force of Pratica di Mare (Rome), the "Entry Into Service" ceremony of KC-767/A aircraft, in the presence of the State Under-Secretary... more
Military aviationTAI sets for May date for T-129 helicopter prototype debut
Ankara , Turkey - It will be replaced the Bell AH-1
The first prototype T-129, attack helicopter currently under development on the basis of the AW-129 Mangusta specifically for Turkey, under the responsibility of TAI, Turkish Aerospace Industries, with... more
Military aviationBoeing offers the Engine Pusher Program for the 747-8 Intercontinental VIPs
Geneva, Switzerland - The program will be offered only for the first five Intercontinental VIPs
Boeing today announced that the first five customers of the plane 747-8 Intercontinental VIP will have the option to use loaned GEnx-2B engines that will be replaced with the latest production-configuration... more
Military aviationAir operations in Libya until now have cost to the US 750 million dollars
Washington, USA - Pentagon officials had predicted a cost of 40 million per month
Since the start of operations in Libya, the United States supported the campaign against the regime of Gaddafi by providing reconnaissance planes and "Tanker" for their supply. From April 21 have also... more
Military aviationBoeing awards the fifth contract from US Air Force for the production of Combat Survivor Evader Locator
Los Angeles, USA - Contract of record in the area of search and rescue
Boeing obtained a $21.4 million contract from the US Air Force, on March 31, to manufacture and deliver 2.424 more Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL), radio equipments for search and rescue. Boeing... more
Military aviationBulgaria gives green light to Burgas as base of US tanker aircraft KC-135
Burgas, Bulgaria - Temporarily, from 12 May to 12 June
Yesterday, May 11, 2011, the government of Bulgaria announced it had given its green light to the proposal that will see, for a month, Burgas airport as temporary air base for four US KC-135 tanker aircraft. From... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers to UAE first C-17 Globemaster III plane
Seattle, USA - Of a six-copy order
Boeing announced that yesterday, during a ceremony held in its assembly plant in Long Beach, it consigned the first McDonnell Douglas Globemaster C-17 plane to United Arab Emirates. It's the first aircraft... more
Military aviationAAI, three contract modifications for production of JSECST systems for planes and boats
Washington, USA - By USAF
AAI Test & Training, operational unit of Textron Systems, unveiled it has received by USAF, US Air Force, three contract modifications for the production of JSECST, Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems... more
Military aviationDenied the news about displacement from the Aviano base of around 40 US F-16 aircraft
Aviano, Italy - Italian Defense Minister, La Russa ""Will remain in Italy .The news was confirmed to me by sources from the Pentagon"
Yesterday the "Wall Street Journal" reported the news of the alleged displacement by the US Air Force of about 40 F-16 fighter jets from Aviano base in Poland. The newspaper reported that the official... more
Military aviationAustralian Super Hornet planes carried out their first overseas mission
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - In Malaysia, training for 2011 Bersama Shield exercise
Australian ministry of defense announced that Super Hornet airplanes in the Nation's fleet have carried out their first overseas mission from their delivery, in March of last year. It was made yesterday,... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin delivers its first F-35 Lightning II
Texas, USA - The fighter was accepted by the US Air Force
The US Air Force has accepted in its fleet the first stealth fighter Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II of a 1,763 planned production-models. The signing of the documents of formal acceptance for the... more
Military aviationDeveloped new spy plane Firebird of Northrop with optional pilot
Washington, USA - With a few modifications to traditional air becomes drone
The aerospace giant Northrop Grumman Corp. has developed a new spy plane that, while flying at 30,000 feet, can listen to telephone conversations, use high-powered radar and shoot video footage live. And... more
Military aviationMarshall Aerospace will supply auxiliary fuel tanks for KC-46 plane
Seattle, USA - With which Boeing has recently been awarded a contract by USAF
Marshall Aerospace unveiled yesterday it has received a 100 million £ contract for design, certification and production of a first batch of "Integrated body" auxiliary tanks for KC-46A tanker airplane,... more
Military aviationSigned A-400M agreement between Airbus Military and EPI
Toulouse, France - One hundred seventy-four aircraft will be delivered
It was reached an agreement between Airbus Military, business unit of Airbus, and EuroProp International (EPI) European TP400 engine supplier about A-400M transport programme. The Airbus A-400M is a... more
Military aviationFlight test of Su-35S Flanker E plane started
Moscow, Russia - Sukhoi unveiled it
The Russian Sukhoi Company unveiled yesterday it has started flight tests of Su-35S Flanker E, the new multi-role fighter of "4++ generation using fifth-generation technology". The test, during which... more
Military aviationThe Boeing Phantom Ray completes its first flight
St. Louis, USA - Soon new flights will follow the first
Boeing made it known today that on April 27 Boeing Phantom Ray, unmanned aircraft a remote control (UAS, unmanned airborne system) has successfully completed the first flight of 17 minutes, at Edwards... more
Military aviationItalian "Frecce Tricolori"'s airplanes for the 150th National Unity, planned airspace restrictions on Turin
Turin, Italy - On 6 May the Acrobatic Team fly over the capital of Piedmont
For the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy the National Aerobatic Team "Frecce Tricolori" of Air Force will fly over the skies of Turin on Friday, May 6 between 5:30pm and 6:30pm, leaving the... more
Military aviationIndia chooses Europe for 126 aircraft: out Boeing and Lockheed
New York , USA - Rafale and Typhoon involved for the maxi-order of $10 billion
India "Rejects" United States for the largest order of fighter aircraft over the past 15 years till now. The Indian authorities have indeed announced that Boeing and Lockheed Martin are out of the competition... more
Military aviationMilitary airplanes: Paraguay patrolling its border with Bolivia
Asunciòn, Paraguay - Government strategy against drug traffic
On Wednesday noon, Paraguay began to patrol the Bolivian border with airplanes Tucano combat from the Paraguayan Air Force. The Central American country, packed between Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil, is... more
Military aviationFirst armed mission in Libya for Italian aircraft
Trapani, Italy - 2 Tornado in IDS configuration departed this morning from Trapani-Birgi
Left around at 12:50 of this morning the first two Italian aircraft, the Tornado in IDS (Interdiction and Strike)configuration, armed with bombs able to strike ground targets with precision, with the task... more
Military aviationThe US Air Force will buy two fleets of helicopters
Washington, USA - Requests for proposal will be released soon
Last Monday appeared on the website of the US Air Force news that the US Army is planning the acquisition of two new fleets of helicopters. The statement said the Air Force is preparing two different... more
Military aviation20 aircraft to be deployed by Italy in Libyan mission
Rome, Italy - A figure more than doubled due to the government's decision to take part in the bombings
Italy will take part in the bombing of Libya against the troops loyal to Gaddafi, welcoming, said a statement issued by Palazzo Chigi, "The appeal launched by NATO to its allies". The change of mind... more
Military aviationNew Zealand wants to sell 8 Douglas A/TA-4K Skyhawk airplanes currently stored
Wellington, New Zealand - The deadline of registration for tender for the package was set for May 16
New Zealand's defense ministry has recently established to sell 8 ground attack Douglas A/TA-4Ks, of which 5 mono-seat and three double-seat, currently stored, and up to 20 spare parts for Pratt & Whitney... more
Military aviationPhoto: Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft in Libya into the "Odyssey Dawn" and "Unified Protector" operations
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The missions began on March 21st
Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft began combat missions in Libya on 21st March 2011 as part of operation "Odyssey Dawn" decided by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1970 & 1973. The mission... more
Military aviationTwo UAV airplanes will take action in the Libyan skies
Washington, USA - The drones will be alternated to provide continuous surveillance of the territory
The Pentagon has given the green light to the use of airplanes UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) for missions in Libya. Are two the aircraft of this type that will be used, a Predator and a Reaper. These constitute... more
Military aviationAgreement between BAE Systems and Australian Air Force
Newcastle, Australia - Three years contract for monitoring F/A 18 Hornets fleet
Australian Air Force signed a three year deal with the company BAE Systems Australia for a monitoring service of the F/A 18 Hornet airplane fleet. According to the agreement BAE has to collect and report... more
Military aviationBotswana, agreement with Pilatus for 5 PC-7 MK II trainer aircraft
Gaborone, Botswana - Worth almost 45 million dollars
Botswana Republic signed with the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft a contract worth 44.8 million dollars for the providing of 5 PC-7MK II trainer aircraft and the related equipment, comprehending spare parts,... more
Military aviationAustralia will receive a fifth C-17 plane in August
Canberra, Australia - To meet the increased requirements for humanitarian relief missions
Australia has signed a contract for the purchase a fifth McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which should be delivered, Boeing states, in August, because of the urgent need for an additional... more
Military aviationCzech Republic could sell to Iraq L-159 combat airplanes
Baghdad, Iraq - Of which the Country has no need currently
According to today's reports by "RIA Novosti", following a meeting in Prague with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, the Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic, Karel Schwarzenberg, stated his Country... more
Military aviationAdvanced trainer aircraft for Israeli Air Force: in summer Request For Proposal
Tel Aviv, Israel - Will participate in the bid Alenia Aermacchi and KAI
According to reports by "Flight International", it seems that the Israeli government has decided to issue, in summer 2011, an RFP, Request for Proposal, for an advanced trainer aircraft to replace the... more
Military aviationSwedish aircraft involved in the mission in Libya remained without fuel
Catania, Italy - Air tanker in Catania to refuel fighters Jas-39 Gripen
The Swedish air force participating in the mission in Libya with 8 Jas-39 Gripen aircraft have remained without fuel. In fact, the fighters, based in Sigonella Airport, are not homologated to use the fuel... more
Military aviationEmbraer will modernize 11 further F-5 aircraft for Brazilian Air Force
São José dos Camp, Brazil - The agreement is added to the other for update 46 fighters
Defense and Security division of Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A., was awarded by FAB, Força Aérea Brasileira, Brazilian Air Force, a contract for the modernization of 11 recently purchased F-... more
Military aviationPhoto: C-130J special mission aircraft in flight line
Marietta, Usa - Destined to Indian and to USA
Special mission versions of the C-130J Super Hercules are becoming a regular sight on the Lockheed Martin flightline here. First in line (on right) is an Indian Air Force aircraft, which is based on... more
Military aviationLibya, first offensive actions in the history of the Typhoon airplanes
Tripoli, Libya - Carried out by two RAF's aircraft on ground vehicles of Gaddafi's troops
Typhoon airplanes have been employed for offensive purposes, for the first time in their history, during NATO's "Unified Protector", conducted by the West coalition in Libya. It was unveiled by Air... more
Military aviationBoeing: at "LAAD" Press Center an overview on F/A-18/E/F Super Hornet Block II aircraft
Seattle, USA - One of the finalists in the bid for Brazilian F-X2 jet
Boeing announces that its participation in "LAAD", "Latin American Aerospace and Defense" 2011, the exhibition held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 12 to 15 April 2011 (see AVIONEWS), will focus on the... more
Military aviationIndonesia prefers T-50 Golden Eagle as advanced trainer aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - Korea so becomes for the for time exporter of a supersonic jet
According to reports from official sources, Indonesia would have chosen KAI, Korea Aerospace Industries, as winner for the bid for its trainer aircraft. It was unveiled by the South Korean company,... more
Military aviationBoeing, two F-15 K Slam Eagle airplanes to ROKAF
Seattle, USA - The company has already consigned the first 6 copies of the 21 included in last year's contract
Boeing unveiled just today it has delivered two airplanes, a F-15K 57 and a F-15 K 48, to ROKAF, Republic of Korea Air Force, on March 15. The two aircraft, according to the company, would have departed... more
Military aviationAir Force: 88th anniversary of the Italian Armed Force
Rome, Italy - Napolitano and La Russa participated at the ceremony
The President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, and the defense minister, Ignazio La Russa, with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Giorgio Abrate, attended the ceremony to celebrate the 88th... more
Military aviationSwedish parliament approves participation 8 Gripen airplanes in the Libyan mission
Stockholm, Sweden - It is the first military intervention of the Country after almost 50 years
On Friday, Sweden's participation in the "Odyssey Dawn" operation in Libya has been approved by large majority by the local parliament. As anticipated a few days ago by the Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt,... more
Military aviationNortheast Japan, 120 aircraft between airplanes and helicopters to find lost
Tokyo, Japan - In support to Nippon forces also the American ones
Japan Self-Defense Forces and the US Army have started the search operations of the people lost in the earthquake and tsunami that have hit the Japanese territory, along the Northeast coasts of the Country. The... more
Military aviationBoeing, contract with US Air Force for avionics modernization kits for C-130 aircraft
Seattle, USA - Worth 31 million dollars
Boeing Defense, Space & Security, a unit of Boeing Company, announced it has signed a contract worth 31 million dollars with the US Air Force for two modernization kits for C-130 aircraft. It is an... more
Military aviationCelebrations of 88th anniversary of Italian AMI also in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - In two bases of the Air Force
Yesterday it was the 88th anniversary of AMI, Italian Air Force, founded on March 28, 1923, by Royal Decree number 645, under the name "Regia Aeronautica" (Royal Air Force). On the occasion of this celebration,... more
Military aviationSweden, 8 Gripens, a tanker Hercules C-130 and a reconnaissance aircraft for Libyan mission
Stockholm, Sweden - But they won't be allowed to make ground raids
It still going on the "Odyssey Dawn" operation in Libya, aimed to make respect the no-fly zone, as an implementation of the 1973 UN resolution. Following the formal request by UN and NATO, the Swedish... more