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Military aviationUAE-Dassault: Rafale deal by the end of the year?
Paris, France - Moderate trust expressed by the French manufacturer
After receiving the technical and operational requirements for the Rafale by the United Arab Emirates (UAE, see AVIONEWS), French manufacturer Dassault expressed its trust in the possibility to reach an... more
Military aviationUnited Arab Emirates supplied their requirements to France for the Rafale
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - While financial talks go on
Everything still has to be decided on the purchase of the French Dassault Rafale multirole fighter by the United Arab Emirates, starting from the number of aircraft to be bought. The contract might become... more
Military aviationThe F-22 programme might be saved
Washington, USA - If the Congress will approve a bill for the production of further 12 stealth fighters
Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor project might receive an unexpected aid following yesterday's decision by the House Armed Services Committee that voted, after 16 hours of discussions, a bill for the production... more
Military aviationBoeing confirms its commitment to develop the F-15 Silent Eagle
Paris, France - The announcement during the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Boeing will dedicate funding to further development of the F-15 Silent Eagle program, with the goal of a flight demonstration in the third quarter of 2010. The announcement came at the "Paris Air Show... more
Military aviationUSD 432 million incentive for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Bethpage, USA - For the supply of four LRIP aircraft and the relative services
Northrop Grumman Corporation's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program has received a fixed-price, incentive fee contract award from the U.S. Navy valued at $432 million. The contract, which includes two Low-Rate... more
Military aviationSaudi Arabia took delivery of the first two Eurofighters
London, UK - The deal includes a total of up to 72 aircraft
Saudi Arabia now has its Eurofighter Typhoon. In a ceremony held last week at BAE Systems facilities in Warton, England, the two aircraft have been delivered to the Arab kingdom in presence of aviation... more
Military aviationThe A-400M is still vital for France
Paris, France - Prime minister Francois Fillon's statements at "Paris Air Show 2009"
Despite the strong delays suffered by the program, France confirmed its total belief about the importance of the A-400M built by EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company). Deliveries are almost... more
Military aviationThe F-22 will not be showcased at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - USAF cancelled its fighter's participation due to availability reasons
The US Air Force (USAF) cancelled the participation of the stealth F-22 Raptor fighter to "Paris Air Show 2009", Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21. The official reason given by Lockheed Martin's spokesman,... more
Military aviationCarrier suitability tests for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Bethpage, USA - To verify its landing and takeoff capabilities from a ship's flight deck
The first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye test aircraft has flown to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, in Maryland, to begin the next phase of testing in preparation for Initial Operational Test and Evaluation in... more
Military aviationEADS granted further six months for the A-400M
Paris, France - Deal between the consortium and the governments of France and Germany
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) consortium has been granted further six months by the governments of France and Germany, among the most reluctant to carry on with this expensive and... more
Military aviationBoeing gets USAF contract for A-10 systems
St. Louis, USA - The Air Force will invest up to $1.6 billion
Boeing has been awarded a four-year US Air Force contract to sustain the A-10 Thunderbolt II weapon system and integrate current and future upgrades into the aircraft’s avionics, mechanical and structural s... more
Military aviationF-35s for Norway
Oslo, Norway - The parliament voted to allow discussions
It will be Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter the new Norwegian fighter aircraft. Oslo's parliament made its final choice, allowing discussions for this airplane that matched its... more
Military aviationEurofighter: Germany and UK hesitate
London, UK - Berlin will probably carry out the order. Doubts for London
The governments of Germany and UK are considering the possibility to an early interruption of the Eurofighter Typhoon programme, signed together with Spain and Italy. However, while Berlin is understood... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force in Turin for the "World Air Games 2009"
Rome, Italy - The AMI provides necessary support to the flight competitions from June 6-13
"The Italian Air Force (AMI) is present at 'World Air Games 2009' in Turin, on going from June 6 to 13, with pilots and airplanes of Gliding centre of AMI in Guidonia (Rome), specialized for towing sailplanes... more
Military aviationJapan insists on F-22s
Tokyo, Japan - Despite US pressure for F-35s
Japan is asking again to the US to sell their F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft for its defense needs. The USA are reluctant on selling such an advanced technology, even if Japan is one of America's... more
Military aviationNew bombs for the B-2A
Washington, USA - Highly penetrating explosive devices to hit bunkers
The US Air Force (USAF) will equip its stealth Northrop Grumman B-2A bombers with a new generation of penetrator bombs, designed to hit armoured bunkers several meters underground. After years of studies... more
Military aviationFirst Super Hornet Block II trainers delivered
St.Louis, USA - To the US Navy
Boeing and L-3 have delivered four Block II F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Tactical Operation Flight Trainers (TOFT) to the US Navy and declared them "Ready for Training". Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia,... more
Military aviationSix Brazilian Super Tucanos to Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala - To fight drug traffickers
Guatemala is going to get Six Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucanos financed with Brazilian funds for an overall value of $99 million. The deal has been reached for a 12-year loan to supply the country with new... more
Military aviationEgyptian pilots visit Italian Air Force 37th Wing in Trapani
Trapani, Italy - Within Italy-Egypt 2009 bilateral cooperation plan
Last week two Egyptian Air Force pilots visited Italian Air Force 37th Wing base in Trapani. The visit took place within Italy-Egypt 2009 bilateral cooperation plan. The two pilots were lieutenant colonel... more
Military aviationSultanate of Oman buys C-130J Super Hercules
Marietta, USA - It's the 11th country to acquire this aircraft model
The Sultanate of Oman bought from Lockheed Martin a C-130J Super Hercules. The aircraft, to be delivered in mid-2012, is in the longer C-130J-30 configuration. "The C-130J is ideally suited to the operating... more
Military aviationAlso the second Boeing P-8A takes off
Seattle, USA - The US Navy will buy 117 of these aircraft
Also the second Boeing P-8A Poseidon, T2, painted in US Navy's livery, completed its first flight. T1's commissioning took place on April 25 (see AVIONEWS). The flight plan for T2 included a flyby of... more
Military aviationFirst FSTA tanker destined to the UK completes maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The special Airbus A-330/200 will be delivered in 2011
AirTanker (a consortium of Cobham, EADS, Rolls-Royce, Thales UK and VT Group) succesfully completed the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft's (FSTA) maiden flight, in accordance with the requirements of the... more
Military aviationThe Venezuelan President announces Mirage 50's retirement
Caracas, Venezuela - The updating version of the Mirage 5
The Venezuelan President has announced yesterday the final retirement of Mirage 50 EV/DV airplanes of the Aviacion Militar Nacional Bolivariana that have operated with the Grupo Aereo de Caza n°11 El... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin will produce 17 F-35s in the third production lot
Forth Worth, USA - Under a $2.1 billion contract
Lockheed Martin announced yesterday that the United States Department of Defense has awarded it a $2.1 billion contract modification to produce 17 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters in the third lot of... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin and AFRL complete Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft tests
Palmdale, USA - Based on a Dornier 328J
Lockheed Martin and the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) yesterday successfully conducted the initial demonstration flight of the Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA). This flight marks the final and... more
Military aviationNew refuelling system for A-330 MRTT aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Flight tests completed with a Spanish F/A-18A+ fighter
Airbus Military's, EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), A-330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) aircraft has completed another major milestone performing successfully a series of dry... more
Military aviationMalaysia to retire its MiG-29 fighters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Due to the problems that the aircraft had through the years
Malaysia is going to gradually retire its fleet of MiG-29 fighters in the next 5 years. The decision has been taken by the defence ministry of Kuala Lumpur due to the problems suffered by these type of... more
Military aviationIndia: MMRCA fighters' evaluation complete
New Delhi, India - Getting ready for following test phase
Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying on operations to chose its new medium multirole combat aircraft (MMRCA). The technical evaluation report has been sent to New Delhi's ministry of defence. The six contenders,... more
Military aviationRussia to upgrade its military air transport fleet
Moscow, Russia - It will purchase new aircraft starting in 2012
Russia will start to purchase new military air transport aircraft starting in 2012, while upgraded versions of the Il-76, An-22 and An-124 will stay in service for 20-30 years more, 61st Air Army commander... more
Military aviationRussia extends air base lease in Kyrgyzstan
Kant, Kyrgyzstan - For 49 years with automatic renewal after every 25
The Russian government approved an agreement for a 49-year lease of Kant air base, Kyrgyzstan, with automatic renewal every 25 years. This replaces the previous contract that included the lease for a period... more
Military aviationDassault's Rafale might be allowed back in Indian race for new MMRCAs
New Delhi, India - For the supply of 126 aircraft to the country's Air Force
Dassault's Rafale might be allowed back into the $10 billion race for Indian Air Force's (IAF) new MMRCA fighters (Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft), after news that the French aircraft might be excluded... more
Military aviationBoeing and Eurofighter to race for Canadian new fighters
Ottawa, Canada - They will contend the contract to Lockheed Martin
Boeing and Eurofighter are going to race with Lockheed Martin for the new Canadian air force fighters that should be delivered starting in 2017. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and Typhoon will challenge F-35 Joint... more
Military aviationThe first Indian AWACS enters into service
New Delhi, India - A tripartite project with Russia and Israel
The first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) today entered into service after a commissioning ceremony in presence of IAF chief, Marshal Fali Homi Major. The aircraft... more
Military aviationThree Boeing KC-767J tankers to Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Two scheduled for delivery to Italy by the end of the year
Boeing announced yesterday that three KC-767J aerial refuelling tankers recently achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and have been placed in an active air wing in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force... more
Military aviationUSAF might extend F-15 fighters' lifetime
Washington, USA - To face the transition to F-22 and F-35s
The US Air Force (USAF) is performing a series of tests on F-15C/D/E fighter aircraft to establish if it would be possible to extend their lifetime with a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). To date... more
Military aviationSwiss air force to train in France
Berne, Switzerland - A joint campaign
Within the cooperation on the joint training between French and Swiss air forces, from May 25 to June 5 the French island of Corsica (near the city of Solenzara), units of the two countries will spend... more
Military aviationFirst flight for a B-52 with CONECT technology
Wichita, USA - An upgrade for the legendary bomber
Boeing completed the successful first flight of a B-52 Stratofortress upgraded with Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT), a modification that equips the legendary B-52 with 21st-century situational... more
Military aviationThe first Phalcon AWACS arrives in India
Jamnagar, India - A tripartite project with Russia and Israel
The first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Phalcon, destined to the Indian Air Force (IAF), arrived in India this morning at 11:35 am local time (6:05 GMT) at Jamnagar base. It landed escorted... more
Military aviationBoeing will produce and test DT systems for the Super Hornet
St.Louis, USA - Within the upgrade programme of the F/A-18E/F
The Boeing Company announced today it has received a $48.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for development and testing of a Distributed Targeting (DT) system for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter. The... more
Military aviationBoeing gets contract for USAF's sat communication systems
Arlington, USA - To go on with the supply of the Combat Track II
Boeing today announced that it has received a $3.4 million follow-on contract to provide the US Air Force with 46 additional Combat Track II airborne satellite communications systems. These can be installed... more
Military aviationRussia suspends fighter aircraft contract with Syria
Moscow, Russia - Due to Damascus's economical problems
Russia is understood to have suspended a $500 million contract with Syria for the delivery of MiG-31E Foxhound interceptor fighter aircraft to Syria, signed in 2007. The "Kommersant" newspaper reported... more
Military aviationFAA certification for the Wedgetail
Washington, USA - In the meanwhile a study is underway that might decide the programme's future
The Wedgetail, Boeing's Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, was awarded Supplemental-Type Certification (STC) by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). This certificate, in addition... more
Military aviationRussia gives the go-ahead to the sale of air defense systems Tor-M2 and Buk-M2 to Belarus
Minsk, Belarus - Today the announcement during the "MILEX 2009"
There are no problems with the sale of Tor-M2 and Buk-M2 air defense systems to Belarus, with only technical issues under discussion, the head of the Russian state-run arms exporter said on Tuesday. "Today,... more
Military aviationIlyushin Il-78 received FAA certification
West Palm Beach, USA - It can be used both as refuelling tanker and as firefighting aircraft
Ilyushin Il-78 Supertanker refuelling aircraft was awarded airworthiness certification by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The announce was given today by Tactical Air Defense Services (TADS),... more
Military aviationThailand delays the order for six new Gripens
Bangkok, Thailand - Within a defence cost reduction plan
Thailand wants to delay its order for six new Saab Gripen fighter aircraft within a plan to cut defence-related costs by 20 billion Baht (€ 430 million) for the next year, most of which would be saved w... more
Military aviationA woman pilot for RAF's "Red Arrows"
London, UK - Leutenant Kirsty Moore currently flies on Tornado GR4s
RAF's (Royal Air Force) display team "Red Arrows" announced for the first time in their history that they chose a woman as their new pilot. After commander Virginie Guyot joined the French acrobatic squadron... more
Military aviationRussia could delivery Iskander-E and S-400 Triumf missile systems to Belarus
Moscow, Russia - The statements by Rosoboronexport
Russia will only supply advanced Iskander and S-400 missile systems to Belarus if the country's leadership approves the deal, State Arms Exporter Rosoboronexport said on Thursday. "It is a political... more
Military aviationRolls-Royce signs a deal with Royal Malaysian Air Force to support Adour Mk871 engines
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A contract worth 75 million pounds
Rolls-Royce has signed a 75 million pound MissionCare™ contract with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to support the Adour Mk871 engines which power its fleet of Hawk aircraft. The five-year contract c... more
Military aviationRussia to deliver 12 Su-30MK2 Flanker warplanes to Vietnam
Moscow, Russia - A deal worth over 500 million dollars
Russia will supply 12 Su-30MK2 Flanker multi-role fighters to Vietnam under a contract worth more than 500 million dollars, a Russian business daily reported on Thursday. Vedomosti said the contract,... more
Military aviationIsrael uses Russian MiG-29 fighters for pilot training
Tel Aviv, Israel - An airplane to engage against potential enemies like Syria, Iran and Sudan
The Israeli Air Force is currently using Soviet-designed MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters for pilot training, the country's Channel 2 reported on Thursday. "We have studied them and are using them to practice... more