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Latest news3 Us industries to cooperate for the construction of a new plane for Pentagon
Washington, Usa - The E-10A will have ground surveillance responsabilities
It has been underwritten on Monday a first agreement among Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Raytheon Corporation for the development of a new military airplane that will play a role of fundamental importance... more
Latest newsIt's well-ended the first flight test of X-47A, produced by Northrop Grumman
Washington, Usa - An unmanned plane able to operate from aircraft carrier
It's ended succesfully the X-47A Pegasus first flight, the unmanned aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman that wants to show the reliability of an airplane Ucav (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) that can... more
Latest newsApproved the contract for the supply of C-130J to the American Army
Washington, Usa - 60 aircraft to be delivered for USD 4.1bn
The project of the C-130J Super Hercules developed by Lockheed Martin has received a substantial injection of confidence from part of the American Department of Defense, which has approved a 6 years contract... more
Latest newsAustralian Government gives more than half bilion of dollars to buy reconnaisance helicopters
Sydney, Australia - Approved the allocation for the 2003-04 defense project
The Australian Defense Ministry has announced which will be the divisions of the budget of AUD 3,065bn allocated for 2003-2004, and it is obvious which importance the government has wanted to give to the... more
Latest newsRussian bombers in flight for an exercise in Indian Ocean
Moscow, Russia - Probably more flights will follow
It's the first time since the dissolution of the Soviet Union that the Russian bombers cross the aerial space of the southern countries in order to complete a exercise in the Indian Ocean. Two TU-160s... more
Latest newsIsraeli jet violates Lebanese airspace, the Lebanese anti-aircraft answers back
Beirut, Lebanon - But no aircraft has been hit
An Israeli fighter was under the anti-aircraft fire of the Muslim extremist group Hezbollah, after having violated the Lebanese airspace. The incursions from part of the Israeli airplane continue, although... more
Latest newsEnglish Air Forces step back from Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The decision follows that ones from France and the Usa
The Air Forces of Her Majesty have begun today to withdraw from the air force base of Prince Sultan near Al-Kharj, 70 km south from the Saudi Arabian capital Ryadh, an operation that could last weeks.... more
Latest newsA-400M to take Tornado place as well?
London, UK - The new aircraft could be part of Foas project
The proposal to use the new A-400M military transport airplane for the European Armed Forces as missile carrier has risen from the English Defense Ministry, that has selected the Mbda, a joint venture... more
Latest newsThere's an understanding between Boeing and US Air Force
Washington, Usa - The lease of B-767s will cost 6% in less
It has been reached an agreement between the American Air Force and the Boeing about the leasing of 100 B-767 airplanes that will be used for the in-flight refuelling. According to what declared yesterday... more
Latest newsIt costs EUR 4m the damage provoked by some pacifists to an Us plane
Dublin, Ireland - The incident links to the protests for the war in Iraq
It could cost very high to the Irish Government the action of some pacifists who in the end of January attacked an American military cargo plane at the airport of Shannon. Indeed according to the technicians... more
Latest newsOpposition blames Indian Government for the "flying coffins"
New Delhi, India - 225 planes lost in incidents in 10 years
The Indian Air Force turns out to be the fourth in the world for dimensions but it's the first instead for incidents happening to its jet fighters. The opposition has launched on Thursday in Parliament... more
Latest newsVenezuela acquires 12 AMX-Ts
Caracas, Venezuela - The planes produced jointly by Italy and Brasil
They'll be the AMX-T advanced training and tactical support airplanes to replace the aging T-2D Buckeye in the Venezuelan Air Force, after the signature from part of the Government of Caracas with the... more
Latest newsTwo humanitarian flights with drug cargo have landed in Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - Two flights have transported a cargo of 15 tons
An humanitarian flight of Unicef, UN fund for infancy and an other of Saudi Arabian Red Crescent (Arabic Red Cross) have landed this morning in Baghdad. Aircraft, with a drug cargo and sanitary equipments... more
Latest newsThe high price of P-3C could create some problems for the order between Usa and Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - Taipei's government to take a decision as soon as possible
The 12 anti-submarine airplane P-3C that the government of Taipei wants to acquire from the United States in order to replace the aging S-2T would be too much expensive, a fact that could create some problems... more
Latest news2 new B-757s for the New Zealand Air Force
Wellington, New Zealand - They'll take the place of aging B-727s
The New Zealand Air Force has announced yesterday that two new B-757s will replace aging B-727s, in order to not rely on other nations in case of missions that need an aircraft with the performances similar... more
Latest newsLess fighters patrolling the Us sky
Washington, Usa - The proposal coming from Usaf chief of staff
According to the declarations of general John Jumper, aeronautic chief of staff, the terrorism alert in America is considerably diminished regarding the period after the September 11, 2001, and for this... more
Latest newsThe first Eu humanitarian flight will land tomorrow in Iraq
Brussels, Belgium - Belgian Army's C-130 will be attended in Baghdad tomorrow evening
A Belgian army's C-130 will transport tomorrow to Baghdad several tons of medical material, offered by the humanitarian organizations. It's the first humanitarian flight directed in Iraq organized by European... more
Latest newsRussia worries for a deployment of Us warplanes in Poland
Moscow, Russia - The Government of Warsaw is a reliable Us alley
The alliance between Usa and Poland is becoming more and more solid and for the Americans it turns out also to be more reliable than one with a country of the "old Europe", after the support that the Government... more
Latest newsTalks for a cooperation between the Indian and Iranian Air Forces
New Delhi, India - It has been the first time after the Islamic revolution
It has been carried out in the Indian Air Force's headquartes in New Delhi the important meeting between the Iranian and Indian Air Forces, the first time after the Islamic revolution in Iran. During... more
Latest newsThey continue the air raids of Israeli jet fighters in the Lebanese airspace
Beirut, Lebanon - Hezbollahs fire back with the artillery but none aircraft has been hit
Although the United Nations have more times asked the Israeli government to not violate the Lebanese airspace (to see also AVIONEWS on 28/04/03), also this morning some fighter-bombers with the star of... more
Latest newsAustrian Government confirms the order for 18 Eurofighter Typhoon
Vienna, Austria - They'll be delivered in 2005, for a value of EUR 1,35bn
The Austrian Government, during the yesterday sitting, has confirmed the purchase of the multi-purpose Eurofighter Typhoon fighters which will replace, in 2005, 24 among Jas-35s Draken and Saab-105s. A... more
Latest newsUs flight simulators market could grow at a rhythm of 3.5% annual until 2008
Washington, Usa - Aerial campaign in Iraq decisively
According to the experts, Us market on the field of simulation and training will grow at a rhythm of 3.5% annual until 2008 and the Department of the Us Defense in 2008 will spend USD 4,78 bn. Now Pentagon... more
Latest newsSigned the agreement between Sukhoi and Indonesian Government
Moscow, Russia - The order has a value of USD 192,9m
After the agreement reached during the recent visit of the Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri in Moscow, yesterday it has been officially signed the contract between Sukhoi and Indonesia, as has... more
Latest newsMore problems for V-22 Osprey could decree its end
Washington, Usa - It's not able to satisfy military requests
Begun in the end of 80s the V-22 Osprey program has never taken off, and its development has been marked by many failures and incidents, cost the life of 30 persons, whose 23 marines. Just last days... more
Latest newsIndian Air Force tests successfully an unmanned aircraft
New Delhi, India - It will have a recognition duty
It's going on successfully the development of an Indian military unmanned aircraft, and on Sunday it has been lead an other test, considered very satisfactory because they have been applied new and more... more
Latest newsAgain violations of Lebanese airspace from part of Israeli jet fighters
Beirut, Lebanon - Strong warning comes from UN
Although the United Nations have more times launched a warning to the Israeli government to not violate the Lebanese airspace with the military fighters, just today several incursions of the combat aircraft... more
Latest newsUsaf commando moves from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
Doha, Qatar - A decision coming from logistic needs
The operations of the Us Air Force will not be conducted from the Saudi Arabian Air Base of Prince Sultan, near Riyadh, but they are to be moved in Qatar, at Al Udeid Air Base. The decision doesn't mean... more
Latest newsB-52 based in Fairford are coming back in Usa
London, United Kingdom - News announced by Usaf
Usaf, Us Air Force, has declared today that the B-52 bombers have begun to leave the British base of Fairford, in the Eastern of England, in order to come back in the United States. Usaf's spokesman explained... more
Latest newsIn the United Kingdom the Tornados used for the operations in Iraqi no-fly zones
London, United Kingdom - More than 1000 operations in 12 years
After 12 years of flights and incursions in Iraqi land, in order to hit military plant for the security of the Anglo-American flights, Raf's (Royal Air Force)operations in the two Iraqi no-fly zones are... more
Latest newsGerman Air Force A-310 is ready to takeoff for Algeria to recover missing tourists
Berlin, Germany - There are 31 missing tourists in the Algerian desert
15 Germans, 10 Austrians, 4 Swisses, one Dutch and one Swedish for a total of 31 persons, have been swallowed since February half until today by the Algerian desert. For their recover and re-enter in Europe... more
Latest newsOld Iraqi Migs could become the future of the next Air Force of the Country
Baghdad, Iraq - They're 51, among Mig-21s and Mig-25s
The air force of a "new Iraq" could take shape starting with the 51 military jets that the Australian troops found last week north of Baghdad, just in the military base of Al Asad, the second most important... more
Latest newsIndonesian President to acquire Russian Sukhoi fighters (2): the technical sheet
Rome, Italy - SU-30 is a modified export version of SU-27
SU-27 "Flanker" is a multirole interceptor and a fighter of air superiority with the incredible performances, whose arrival was waited for with great trepidation by the Soviet Army. Indeed, in order... more
Latest newsIndonesian President to acquire Russian Sukhoi fighters
Moscow, Russia - They're two SU-27s and two SU-30s
The Indonesian President, Megawati Sukarnoputri, will probably visit today the Sukhoi complex, near Moscow, in order to finalize the purchase of some military jets. The visit of Sukarnoputri is a lot... more
Latest newsAn English married couple have a compensation of GBP 950,000 for the noise of Raf's jet
London, United Kingdom - They asked a compensation of GBP 10 m
In 1985, they begun their battle against Raf, asking a compensation of GBP 10m, supporting that their property had lost value for the flights of Raf Jet fighter, now Mr and Mrs Dennis have gained the... more
Latest newsOn next Saturday the first armed pilots could fly
Washington, Usa - As soon as possible more training course will be available
46 on 48 have been the pilots who have surpassed this week the training course organized by Tsa (Transportation Security Administration), the first one of the sort in the Usa, that will allow therefore... more
Latest newsCanadian Hercules plane grounded for safety reason
Ottawa, Canada - Suspicious cracks have been discovered on 16 aircraft
The Canadian Air Force has grounded 20 Hercules CC-130 airplanes this week after that some suspicious cracks have been discovered on two airplanes during normal maintenance procedures. The first inspections... more
Latest newsPoland acquires 48 F-16 fighters with a deal of USD 3,5bn
Warsaw, Poland - Disappointment from the European industry rivals
It's surely strange that in the Country where 50 years ago it was stipulated the pact that joined in an iron military alliance the Soviet Union and the nations of Eastern Europe, today it has been signed... more
Latest newsFighters jets to be deployed around Indian capital
New Delhi, India - It's tried to avoid a new September 11
The idea of a military deployment of fighters near New Delhi took shape immediately after the September 11 attacks in the Usa, but it became more urgent when in November a Lufthansa cargo plane violated... more
Latest newsAir lift between Eu and Iraq for the cure of the wounded (2): Prodi has confirmed the decision
Athens, Greece - Measure had been anticipated by Chirac
"We have approved an air lift to organize with the humanitarian organizations, the Red Cross, for who cannot find immediate cures in Iraq", has declared this morning Romano Prodi, President of the European... more
Latest news60 German orders A-400M will cost EUR 8,2bn
Berlin, Germany - A smaller order than scheduled because of economic problems
They are delineated the economic details of the purchase from part of the German Government of 60 A-400Ms, the new military transport aircraft that in the next few years will enter, gradually, in the military... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": air lift between New York and Baghdad for the transport of dollars
New York, Usa - It is an emergency measure in order to stabilize the monetary system
Yesterday Federal Reserve Bank, Us Central bank, has begun to transport small-denomination USD note (from USD1 to USD5) in Iraq, with an air lift between New York and Baghdad. Aircraft departure has provoked... more
Latest newsAn air lift between Eu and Iraq will be soon operative to allow the cure of Iraqi woundeds
Athens, Greece - Yesterday news has been comunicated by French Republic President
European Commission will create, soon, an air lift with Iraq in order to cure in Europe the woundeds and in particular the children victims of the war. The announcement has yesterday come from Athens by... more
Latest newsAn air lift between Eu and Iraq will be soon operative to allow the cure of Iraqi woundeds
Athens, Greece - Yesterday news has been comunicated by French Republic President
European Commission will create, soon, an air lift with Iraq in order to cure in Europe the woundeds and in particular the children victims of the war. The announcement has yesterday come from Athens by... more
Latest newsHonduran Air Force shot down a Columbian airplane that transported 1000 Kg of cocaine
Tegucigalpa, Honduras - The two pilots on board of the small aircraft died
"The twin-engine plane has not answered to the order and it tried to escape in Salvador's skies, but it has been hit by a fighter". With this declaration, Oscar Alvarez, Honduran Secretary of Security,... more
Latest newsAmerican fighters and bombers are returning home
Washington, Usa - Within 15 days the greater part of the aircraft will be re-positioned
Probably the war in Iraq has not ended yet, but the duty of the American bombers is not necessary anymore, and for this reason the B-2 bombers and the F-117 "Stealth" are heading home: the first ones to... more
Latest newsAn aircraft to save Ali
Baghdad, Iraq - Without arms, he lost his family: the only hope is to fly in Europe or the Usa
They are sorrowful appeals, like those coming usually from a war zone, where the death computation can get confused with that one of whom hasn't anything anymore, because he died also within, and without... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom ": Us bombers attacked Arabs, not Iraqi, near Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - Combats also in a mosque
Arab combatants, not Iraqi, that were trying to take the control in zones on the western river of the Tigris, in Baghdad, this morning they have been the target of a heavy bombing by coalition aircraft.... more
Latest news"Iraqi Freedom": 4 laser guide bombs launched by an Us B-1 would have hit Saddam
Washington, Usa - News has been communicated by Washington Times, but not confirmed by UK
Last Monday an Us B-1 bomber has launched four 900kg satellite guide bombs against a building of Baghdad, where Saddam and the sons Qusay and Uday would have been engaged in a reunion. According to the... more
Latest news11 deads and one hurt in Afghanistan for a device erroneously launched by Us fighter
Bagram, Afghanistan - Excuse by Bagram Us headquarter
"It has been a tragic incident, while the enemy forces attacked a check point, whose scope was to render Shkin zone sure". This is the clarification of Douglas Lefforge, spokesman of the Usaf headquarter... more
Latest newsHamas leader killed by a missile launched by an Israeli F-16
Tel Aviv, Israel - In the raid other four Palestinians would be died
An Israeli F-16 aircraft yesterday has launched three missiles against a vehicle that transported Sa' to al-Arabeed, Hamas leader, his vice and other three Palestinians, in the quarter of Zeitoun. Two... more