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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
Military aviationA German Eurofighter plane lost two fuel tanks
Berlin, Germany - The causes of the incident are ensuring
In Germany, it investigates the reason for the loss of two tanks of 1000 liters by a Eurofighter plane of the German air force, who was conducting a training flight. The aircraft belongs to Jagdgeschwader... more
Military aviationOfficial statement by Malta's armed forces
La Valletta, Malta - About the declarations at "L'Arena", feature of "Domenica in"
With reference to the statements broadcast on March 27, 2011, by the TV show "L'Arena" (feature of "Domenica In" presented by Massimo Giletti), the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM), categorically deny the accusations,... more
Military aviationDecimomannu: arrived the fighter planes of the United Arab Emirates
Decimomannu , Italy - The base now hosts 22 jet for the mission in Libya
Twelve fighter aircraft of the United Arab Emirates arrived last night in the base of Decimomannu in Sardinia, preceded by an UN A-330/200 aircraft, landed at the "Mario Mameli" of Cagliari, which carried... more
Military aviation88th anniversary of AMI, Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Giuseppe Bernardis laid a wreath at the Sacello del Milite Ignoto in Rome
Today it is the 88th anniversary of AMI, Italian Air Force. It was created on March 28, 1923, by Royal Decree number 645, under the name "Regia Aeronautica" (royal air force) that, as AMI explains in a... more
Military aviationThe Deputy Commander of NATO Rapid Deployable Corps met VEGA's crews
Rimini, Italy - Official visit at the Italian Rimini's airport of General Beckett
The Deputy Commander of NATO Rapid Deployable Corps, British Army's General Thomas Beckett, accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the same command General Leonardo Di Marco, yesterday morning visited the... more
Military aviationUS Air Force, contract for 18 KC-46 tanker aircraft
Washington, USA - Worth 3.5 billion dollars
Boeing has announced it has received a 3.5 billion fixed price contract from USAF, US Air Force, for the design, production and delivery of 18 next generation tanker aircraft, to be carried out by 2017. This... more
Military aviationAir raid in Libya
Tripoli, Libya - Bombed a naval base near Tripoli
A spokesman of the Libyan navy, Captain Abdul Bast reported that during the air raids of the last night's was bombed a naval base in the east of Tripoli, the Libyan military sources whose structures have... more
Military aviationLibya, US F-15 E Strike Eagle crashes
Benghazi, Libya - Pilot rescued by rebels, the other crew member on the mend
Reports by international media, later confirmed by official sources, state that a F-15E Strike Eagle fighter-bomber belonging to USAF, US Air Force, would have been crashed last night in Libya, not far... more
Military aviationAn AWACS aircraft lands at the airport of Trapani-Birgi
Trapani, Italy - It is equipped with a radar for air surveillance
In the context of operation "Odyssey Dawn" an AWACS (Airborne Warning And Control System), which is an airplane equipped with an airborne warning and control system, recently landed at the airport of Trapani-Birgi. This... more
Military aviationLibya: Spain has made ??available four F-18 aircraft for patrol missions
Madrid , Spain - Are already under the command of the coalition
The Spanish Prime Minister, Jose' Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, after having repeatedly expressed the desire to assess as well as the situation, stated that to the mission in Libya would take part four fighter... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force and "Odyssey Dawn"
Rome, Italy - The contribution by the Armed Force for the international operation
The Italian Air Force (AMI) is providing own contribution into the "Odyssey Dawn" operation, with all necessary predispositions to face the different possible environments. Firstly, the surveillance and... more
Military aviationThree Tornado aircraft and two F-16 took off from the airport of Trapani
Trapani, Italy - Their mission in Libya has not been made ??public
In the context of the "Odyssey dawn" have just taken off from Trapani-Birgi three Tornado aircraft of the Italian Military Aviation that will bring out a new assignment in Libya. Some sources report that... more
Military aviationUnification of Italy: "Frecce Tricolori" will "Draw" the Italian flag in Rome's sky
Rome, Italy - "Pan" will overfly Altare della Patria tomorrow morning on the occasion of the ceremony in the presence of Napolitano
On Thursday, March 17, "Frecce Tricolori", the Italian aerobatic team of AMI, Italian Air Force, will honor the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy by "Drawing" the longest Italian flag in the... more
Military aviationAn U-2 reconnaissance aircraft to support the rescue in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - A camera allows it to record detailed images of the affected areas
Following the disaster occurred in Japan, the United States promptly sent several aid including a plane U-2 of the 5Th Reconnaissance Squadron, to support the rescue. The particularity of this aircraft... more
Military aviationUS marine corps will buy 80 F-35C airplanes
Washington, USA - Remains valid also the order for a STOVL version of the aircraft, still under development
On Monday, March 14, 2011, Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, and General James Amos, commander of the Marines, signed a protocol for the purchase of 80 F-35C attack aircraft. It was announced by... more
Military aviationLibya: a no-fly zone to stop air strikes against rebels
Brussels, Belgium - It will require the authorization of the United Nations
A two day-summit begins today in Brussels to decide what to do to stem the situation in Libya where continue the air attacks of the forces pro-Gaddafi. The main point will be to decide whether to carry... more
Military aviationBoeing starts final assembly of the 1st maritime patrol aircraft P-8 Poseidon
Washington, USA - For the US Navy
Yesterday Boeing announced that, following the delivery of the fuselage from Spirit AeroSystems, started the final assembly of the first P-8A Poseidon for the US Navy. It's a group of six specimens ordered... more
Military aviationJapan "Stealth" airplane prototype ready to fly in 2014
Tokyo, Japan - The country has put 473 million Dollars into the project since 2009
Japan is looking to join the ranks US, China and Russia’s aviation industry with a stealth fighter that senior Japanese air force officials say can be ready for a prototype test flight 2014. Lt. Gen. H... more
Military aviationShot down a fighter plane in Libya near Ras Lanuf (VIDEO)
Ras Lanuf , Libya - Some images show the celebration of the rebels
Last Saturday, it was shot down a fighter bomber of the Libyan Air Force loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. The plane, a Russian-made Sukhoi Su-24MK Fencer, fell at Ras Lanuf, an oil port of strategic importance... more