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Military aviationBoeing's latest hits low for the race to KC-X tanker airplane, the largest military contract in history
Washington, USA - Bids expires today, Seattle plays on parochialism, EADS replied in kind
"Oh no! Fair play!", cried the virtual referee, in an old arcade game, shocked every time you reaped bad an opponent's ankles on the football field. If that referee were here today for the race for... more
Military aviationBoeing races for U.S. Army EMARSS intelligence program
St. Louis, USA - Seattle company bids for military Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System
Boeing Company yesterday announced that it has submitted a proposal to deliver an affordable airborne intelligence collection, processing and targeting support system to the U.S. Army. The Enhanced Medium-Altitude... more
Military aviationMilitary fighter airplanes: Russia fears competition from China
Moscow, Russia - MiG and Sukhoi cast against sale of aircraft engines to the Eastern Country?
Sukhoi Industries and MiG (Mikoyan Gurevich), the largest Russian manufacturers of fighter planes, expressed their strong negative opinion on the sale of 100-RD-93 engines by Rosoboronexport - the agency... more
Military aviationMore Super Hornet aircraft touch down in Australia
Sydney, Australia - They were departed from California
Air Force's transition to next-generation air combat capability has advanced further with today's arrival of another six F/A-18F Super Hornet airplanes at RAAF Base Amberley. Today's touch down followed... more
Military aviationTurkish plans to face the immediate need of military airplanes and helicopters
Ankara, Turkey - Buying 9 A-129 from the Italian army, 6 C-130B/E waiting for the A-400M and an aircraft that can substitute the trainer T-41
Turkey needs urgently attack helicopters, together with military airplanes for tactic transportation. This is necessary to refresh its fleet and, moreover, to fight its thorn in the side: the armed wing... more
Military aviationNew player with a twist in race for new USAF air tankers
Washington (D.C.), USA - Antonov, historical airlifters producer in old Urrs, strategic partner to US Aerospace
If it isn't an Easter egg, is only because we are close to Independence day: a new US company has entered the race for the KC-X contract from the US Air Force, but with a bid based on Ukrainian-built Antonov... more
Military aviationTurkey blocks airspace to Israel
Ankara, Turkey - The measure following the Israeli raid on a convoy of aid to Gaza
Turkey, following the raid by Israel to the aid convoy to Gaza, where 9 Turkish activists were killed, has blocked its air space to Israeli military flight. A Turkish diplomat said to international agencies,... more
Military aviationF-35C plane Navy: test confirms landing strength predictions
Forth Worth , USA - Lawson: "An important step in clearing the way for field carrier landing testing"
A Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II carrier variant successfully completed testing in which it was dropped from heights of more than 11 feet during a series of simulated aircraft-carrier landings. The... more
Military aviationMore Super Hornet airplanes in July to RAAF
Sydney, Australia - The first five ones were welcomed last March 26 in Amberley
RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) is planning to transit six more F/A-18F Super Hornet airplanes from the United States to RAAF Amberley in early July. The first five Super Hornets were welcomed at... more
Military aviationBoeing Receives Contract to Upgrade US Air Force KC-10 Cockpits
St. Lous, USA - A $216 million five-year contract from U.S. Air Force to upgrade 59 jet-tanker
Boeing today announced that it has received a $216 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the service's 59-jet KC-10 tanker fleet with a new communication, navigation, surveillance and air... more
Military aviationRussia hang over negotiations between Georgia and Eurocopter for two Super Puma helicopters
Paris, France - A Russian order prevent to supply the Caucasic State with military equipment
Georgian President Mikheil Saakshvili signed an agreement to purchase two "Aid helicopters", which he said would be used to help deal with natural disasters and conduct aid operations for those affected... more
Military aviationThe international center for administration of Atlantic airplanes is now closed
Paris, France - Italian Air Force: a successful example of international collaboration
The 41st Wing of the Italian Air Force announced the closure of the international center for administration of Atlantic materials (CIGMA) in Toussus-le-Noble (Paris). The closing celebration was celebrated... more
Military aviationCanada accepts its version of C-130J aircraft
Trenton , Canada - The contract with Lockheed Martin was finalized in December 2007 and the delivery will last until 2012
Canada formally accepted the first of 17 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at ceremonies here and at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. Canada finalized its CC-130J contract with Lockheed Martin... more
Military aviationFirst boarded Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter flew
Paxtuent, USA - Equipped with systems able to process great amount of data
The boarded version mission-equipped Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II test flew at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., USA. Piloted by F-35 Test Pilot Dave "Doc" Nelson, the short takeoff/vertical... more
Military aviationThe A-400M military aircraft today shown at "ILA 2010"
Berlin, Germany - It will display a demonstrative flight sequence
A long-expected event is the one is taking place, just in these hours, at Berlin's show "ILA 2010": the A-400M military aircraft, ix months after achieving its maiden flight. Flown by Airbus chief test... more
Military aviationItalian AMI: first time for Tornado fighter airplanes in Alaska
Rome, Italy - For the "Red Flag" and "Distant frontier" drills
Today, on June 4, 12 Tornado bomber airplanes of the 6th Wing in Ghedi (Brescia) and 50th Wing in Piacenza, will take off for the USAF Base in Eielson (Alaska), to participate at two multinational exercises:... more
Military aviationEurofighter debuts in Slovakia
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Aircraft participates in the "Piestany Air Show"
Two Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, one piloted by the Alenia Aeronautica test pilot Matteo Maurizio, landed in the Central European country of Slovakia for the first time last Friday 28 May, to participate... more
Military aviationKuwait Air Force orders three KC-130J Tanker airplanes
Marietta, Usa - The order fr USD 245 million arrives at LM by US Government for the Foreign Military Sale
Lockheed Martin has received a $245 million contract from the US Government for the Foreign Military Sale of three KC-130J tanker aircraft to Kuwait. The program will be managed by the US Navy. The... more
Military aviationHercules C-130J, Australian aircraft crucial in the Middle-East
Sydney, Australia - Recently it reached the 20 thousands hours of flight
If there is one crucial element to Australia's contribution to the international campaigns in the Middle East, it has to be the Hercules C-130J. Major General John Cantwell, AO commands all Australian... more
Military aviationA-400M airplane: first public appearance at "ILA Berlin Air Show"
Blagnac, France - Where at this year's edition will be latest Airbus product developments on display
Celebrating its 40th anniversary of ongoing innovations, Airbus will be at the "ILA Berlin Air Show", taking place at Schönefeld Airport from June 8th to 13th. Visitors will be able to get an exclusive... more
Military aviationNew MK-9A Lynx helicopters of Royal Army Air Corps in Afghanistan
London, UK - Transported by a C-17 airplane
The new Lynx Mk9A helicopters of the Royal Army Air Corps have been transported by C-17 aircraft in Afghanistan to support the air forces of the Alliance in ambit of ISAF (International Security Assistance... more
Military aviationThe English intelligence aircraft Nimrod R-1 flying last missions
London, England - England Defense Minister announces they will be soon replaced
Recently at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, two RAF's Nimrod R-1 aircraft has recently received unspecified upgrades, including to the type's communications intelligence suite, Gordon says. A third R1... more
Military aviationAir refuelling between two twin A-330MRTT airplanes
Madrid, Spain - Airbus Military has for the first time demonstrated in flight “Buddy” refuelling between two same airplanes
To-date three such flights have been performed, the latest one being part of the certification flight trials. This type of operation further illustrates the capability of the new-generation A-330 MRTT... more
Military aviationFirst torpedo launched from the airplane C-295
Madrid, Spain - The rival of the P-3s Orion and Atlantic
Airbus Military successfully conducted the first torpedo launch from one of its C-295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). This represents an important milestone in the development of the antisubmarine version... more
Military aviationUS Navy delivers 2 P-3 Orion aircraft to Pakistan
Jacksonville, Usa - The ceremony was on 30th of April the. The supply is part of program to stabilize the region
The U.S. Navy transferred two P-3 Orion aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in a ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., April 30 as part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program.... more
Military aviationIndia: plan to retire oldest MiG aircraft
New Dehli, India - The Minister of Defense unveils the plan to phase out its military planes
India's government is to phase out its oldest MiG-series aircraft, following a spate of crashes. "A total of 21 MiG aircraft have crashed during the last three years", defence minister, AK Antony,... more
Military aviationEADS has been ordered to equip additional obstacle warning systems for helicopters by Thai Raf
Berlin, Germany - The device, extremely accurate, has been already using by 14 countries from civil defence
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has been ordered to equip three additional helicopters of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with its obstacle warning system. This device, which is known as “HELLAS” (Helicopter Las... more
Military aviationEurofighter airplanes: 94% operational availability for Italian models
Hallbergmoos, Germany - In NATO’s "Brilliant Ardent 2010" exercise
The six Italian Eurofighter Typhoons aircraft from the 4th Air Wing of Grosseto’s Air Force base, redeployed to Laage, in Northern Germany, have flown a total of 68 sorties and 140 flight hours, with a... more
Military aviationUsa's Congress assess the proposed sale of C-17 aircraft to India
Washington, Usa - For estimated cost of USD 5,8 bn, they should be used for humanitarian missions
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on April 23 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 10 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and associated equipment, parts, and logistical... more
Military aviationUS Navy: new aircraft's structural health monitoring system
Cambridge, Usa - Aurora flight Sciences had a contract to develop sensor system to detect damages of composite parts
The US Navy has awarded Aurora Flight Sciences a contract to develop an innovative sensor system to perform damage detection and evaluation. Aurora will utilize state-of-the-art structural health monitoring... more
Military aviationItalian forces at the integrated training center for fighter aircraft F-35
Eglin , USA - Representatives from Air Force and Navy hosted by the 33rd Fighter Wings at Eglin
Representatives from the Italian Air Force and Navy visited the 33rd Fighter Wing here April 20 in an effort to check the progress of the first F-35 Lightning II integrated training center and learn more... more
Military aviationTaiwan simulates response to chinese aerial assault
Hualien, Taiwan - The Drill demonstrates the threat persist, even if ties now have improved
Taiwan's military has lifted the veil on how it would respond to a massive Chinese air attack, showing that the island still takes the risk of war very seriously despite improving ties. Today, April... more
Military aviationNew communication technologies for USA leaders' airplanes
Bedford, Usa - System will be standardized and leader will be able to carry out all their duties
Air Force officials here issued a contract award in mid-April that will provide highly reliable, secure and integrated voice, data and video equipment for airborne U.S. senior leaders. The nearly $209... more
Military aviationUSA's presidential helicopter: Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin agreement
Washington, Usa - The two big companies will run together the call for proposal of VXX program
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a teaming agreement to compete jointly for the U.S. Navy’s revived VXX Presidential Helicopter program. The agreement formally p... more
Military aviationA-330MRTT airplane: Airbus Military completes flight tests for "Hose-and-drogue" refuelling system
Madrid, Spain - The formal military certification is planned for this Summer by Spanish authority
Airbus Military has completed all the flight tests required for the daylight certification of the new generation hose-and drogue refuelling system on the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). This... more
Military aviationPutin satisfied with tests of new fighter jet
Moscow, Russia - Just finished tests of fifth-generation model
Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, said he was satisfied with recently conducted tests of a Russian fifth-generation fighter aircraft. Premier personally thanked the staff: "Once again I want to thank... more
Military aviationFirst C-130J Super Hercules airlifter delivered to US Air Force
Albilene, USA - Directly delivered by Chief of Staff to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess Air Force Base
At ceremonies yesterday in Abilene, Texas, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz delivered the first of 28 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules airlifters to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess... more
Military aviationTulips in Frosinone: where Dutch's pilots of helicopters training
Frosinone, Italy - According to a bilateral agreement between Italian and Dutch Air Forces
An agreement signed in 2003 between Air Force Chief of Staff and by KLu (Koninklijke Luchtmacht), the Dutch's one, predict that airplanes and helicopters of this last one can be used on a base of the Italian... more
Military aviation"Rosoboronexport" Russian industry presents its air defence systems in Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - At the "Dsa 2010", Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference, just begun
A delegation of the Federal state unitary enterprise (FSUE) Rosoboronexport comes to the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, to take part in the 12th "Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA... more
Military aviation"Brilliant Ardent", the NATO's Air Force exercise in Germany
Laage , Germany - Participating 7 European countries and about 60 military aicraft in view of "NATO Response Force 15"
The Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Turkey and the USA are participating from 12 to 22 of April to "Brilliant Ardeant", a large scale Air Force exercise hosted in Germany and directed by... more
Military aviationSecond A-400M airplane completes maiden flight
Seveille, Spain - The aircraft, during the test made in Seville, performed in line with expectations
The second Airbus Military A-400M military airlifter has made its maiden flight yesterday 8th April. Known as MSN2, the aircraft took off from Seville, Spain with a take-off weight off 128t at 15.15... more
Military aviationEurofighter airplanes in Sardinia at their best
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Capabilities reach up to 100%
"The Italian Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons demonstrated exceptional operational availability during a recent deployment for an Autonomous Air-Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation campaign, to Decimomannu, S... more
Military aviationRenewal airplanes' fleet for Brazil: the decision not before half of May
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - France, USA and Sweden in the running for a billionaire contract that will regard the purchase of 36 multi-role fighters
The decision, postponed from April to May, that the Brazilian President Luiz Ignacio da Silva will have to take regarding the supplying for 36 multi-role fighter airplanes destined to renew the Brazilian... more
Military aviationPresented the "PAN" program 2010 - Italian "Frecce Tricolori" airplanes
Rivolto, Italy - About 30 performances from North and South Italy, included islands and abroad
"The program of the performance 2010 by Italian PAN, 'Frecce Tricolori' aircraft, has been presented to the press in the Rivolto's base, near Udine. The program predicts about 30 events from North... more
Military aviationDGA makes a 8 CN-235 order for the Armée de l'Air
Paris, France - Waiting for delivering of A-400M aircraft
The French Army General Direction (DGA) has ordered 8 Eads-Casa CN-235 light freight aircraft, in conformity with decision of Defense Minister, announced at the end of last year. The order, including the... more
Military aviationUSAF's air tanker: Pentagon postpones calls for tender of 60 days
Washington, USA - Partially received the request moved by EADS
"A good news" for EADS, the European aviation, defence and space industry, called it French Defence Minister Hervé Morin: the Pentagon, receiving partially his request, decided to procrastinate of 60... more
Military aviationItalian AMI: the last S.55 plane comes back overseas
Rome, Italy - On last March 30 at the 10th RMV in Galatina the delivery ceremony after restoration works completion
"A ceremony was held on the morning of last Tuesday March 30, inside the hangar North of 10th RMV (Aircraft Maintenance Division) in Galatina (Lecce), that, in its simplicity, was particularly striking... more
Military aviationS.55 airplane (2): technical-historical sheet
Rome, Italy - Savoia Marchetti "Jahù"
Technical-historical sheet of the Savoia Marchetti S.55 (or SM.55) "Jahù" airplane "The components of the airplane arrived at the 10th RMV (Aircraft Maintenance Division) in Galatina (Lecce, in Puglia)... more
Military aviationItalian AMI, tomorrow 87th anniversary; passage of Italian acrobatic team "Frecce Tricolori"'s airplanes
Rome, Italy - The ceremony at Pratica di Mare's military airport in front of president Napolitano
"Tomorrow, on Friday March 26 at Pratica di Mare's (Rome) military airport 'Mario Bernardi' the solemn ceremony for 87 years since foundation of Italian Air Force as autonomous force happened the 28th... more
Military aviationItalian AMI: Falcon 900 airplane transported child in USA
Rome, Italy - The flight to Boston of a Lebanese baby last Tuesday
"A humanitarian mission by the Italian Air Force (AMI) to Bayan, a three year Lebanese child. She has a severe kind of thalassaemia with the hope to receive a marrow's transplanting. Thanks to the Premiership,... more