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Military aviationPentagon decides to temporarily ground F-35 aircraft for engine issues
Washington, USA - The fighter to make its international debut in two weeks
The US' Department of Defence decided to ground temporarily its fleet of F-35 aircraft after a pilot during the past days declared an in-flight emergency because of an engine oil leak. The incident... more
Military aviationDouble scramble of US' aircraft to intercept four Russian bombers at 80 km from California shores
Washington, USA - "We assess this was part of training", the Pentagon explains
The Pentagon revealed that on Monday 9 June 2014 the United States Air Force (USAF) intercepted twice some Russian bombers which were flying very close to US' shores. Four Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" apporached... more
Military aviationUnited States move two B-2 stealth strategic bombers in Europe
Fairford, United Kingdom - "An opportunity to strengthen and improve interoperability with our allies", the Pentagon explains
The United States have sent in Europe two B-2 stealth bombers: the Pentagon communicated that the deployment of the two aircraft was pre-planned and their stay will not be long. Indeed, their aim will... more
Military aviationUSA admit Russian fighter flew close to US' aircraft over Pacific Ocean
Washington, USA - The incident, which occurred in late April, called "One of the most dangerous in decades"
On April 23 a Russian fighter flew really close to the nose of an aircraft of the United States Air Force over the Pacific Ocean: the incident was communicated by an official of the US' Ministry foe Defence. Pentagon... more
Military aviationIndian Air Force: too many aircraft crashes in its recent history
New Delhi, India - Six casualties already in 2014, 27 in the past 12 months
Yesterday, Wednesday 27 May 2014, a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a routine flight, causing the death of the pilot (AVIONEWS). Unfortunately, this event is just the latest... more
Military aviationRussian aircraft to perform inspection flights over Romania and Hungary
Bucharest, Romania - The officials sent from Moscow will use an Antonov An-30B
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation communicated that some Russian inspectors will perform inspection flights over Romania and Hungary during these days (to May 31), in the context of the... more
Military aviationUS Senate increases Pentagon's budget for the new EA-18G aircraft
Washington, USA - But Boeing might close the production line after 2016
The US' Senate Armed Services Committee authorized additional 25 million dollars in Navy aircraft procurement, along with allowing transfer of 75 million dollars of prior year funds, to preserve the option... more
Military aviationCrisis in Lybia. Sigonella: US Army doubles military aircraft deployed in Sicilian base
Sigonella, Italy - They will be used in case of evacuation of the Embassy's staff if situation deteriorates
The US Army has doubled the number of military aircraft deployed in Sicily in case of necessity to evacuate the American Embassy's staff, in Tripoli, Lybia, where the situation is getting worse from hour... more
Military aviationSwitzerland says "No" to the new Gripen E combat aircraft
Lugano, Switzerland - They were to replace the Swiss air force's remaining Northrop F-5 fighters
Swiss citizens have rejected their government's plan to buy 22 Saab Gripen E combat aircraft in a referendum, despite its previous approval by the parliament. The "No" vote majority (53%) will prevent... more
Military aviationCzech Republic extends leasing agreement for its Saab Gripen aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - The whole programme will have a cost of 780 million Euros
The governments of the Czech Republic and Sweden inked a leasing agreement according to which Prague will continue to operate its fleet of 14 Saab Gripen C/D fighter aircraft for a further 12 years, at... more
Military aviationUS State Department approved the sale of 24 Beechcraft AT-6C aircraft to Iraq for 790 million dollars
Washington, USA - The deal would include spare parts, training and logistics
A possible sale of 790 million dollars of 24 Beechcraft AT-6C Texan II basic trainer/light attack aircraft to Iraq has been approved by the US State Department. As the Defense Security Cooperation Agency... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the Capt. Samantha Cristoforetti continues her training
Rome, Italy - Qualified as backup crew of the ISS 40/41 mission
The Commander Samantha Cristoforetti, pilot of the Italian Air Force (AMI) and national astronaut, has been officially qualified as backup crew of the ISS 40/41 mission, departing from the cosmodrome in... more
Military aviationF-35: Turkey ready to purchase the first two examples of Lockheed Martin's aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - "Testimony to Ankara’s confidence in the program", the aerospace company comments
The Turkish government announced that the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has been tasked to order the first two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft: "Our support to the program continues... more
Military aviationRussian aircraft are increasing patrolling flights over Pacific Ocean, concern from the US
Washington, USA - Operations increased off California and Guam shores
During a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, general Herbert J. "Hawk" Carlisle, Air Component Commander for United States Pacific Command, explained how since the beginning of... more
Military aviationSyria: new Yak-130 trainer aircraft to arrive from Russia this year
Moscow, Russia - 36 planes to be delivered during the next three years
According to rumours reported by the Russian daily "Kommersant" and coming from Rosoboronexport, the Russian Federation's agency which manages the export of products of the defence industry, Syria will... more
Military aviationCanada sends six CF-18 aircraft for patrolling operations in Eastern Europe
Bucharest, Romania - The fighters will perform "Training activities in support of NATO reassurance measures", Defense Minister Rob Nicholson declared
Canada sent six CF-18 aircraft to Romania to take part in NATO's patrolling operations over Eastern Europe, which have been increased during the past weeks because of the growing tension in the area because... more
Military aviationB-2 stealth aircraft: Northrop Grumman completes software upgrade
Oklahoma City, USA - The aim is improving the bomber's mission readiness
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed a new software upgrade for the B-2 stealth bomber, which is part of the Flexible Strike Phase 1 program of the United States Air Force (USAF). It is the first... more
Military aviationAustralia confirms purchase of 58 additional F-35 aircraft
Canberra, Australia - An 8.7-billion-Euro operation
The Australian government has officially confirmed the intention of purchasing 58 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft, which will take the fleet of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)... more
Military aviationAN-70 aircraft, positive tests but production in question
Kazan, Russia - Uncertainty due to tensions between Russia and Ukraine lay the long-term project on the line
The Russian-Ukrainian Antonov An-70 military transport plane is being completed. Several tests on landing and short take-off (600-800 metres) capabilities, its structural strength and service life, aircraft... more
Military aviationF-35s: Italian Prime Minister to halve the order for Lockeed Martin's fighter aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Possible reduction from 90 to 45 examples
The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, could decide to halve the amount of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II it will purchase, passing from 90 to 45 examples. The cut, which is part... more
Military aviationUK Defence. F-35 Lightning II airplane to make in Britain the maiden flight outside of the US (VIDEO)
London, UK - At the "Royal International Air Tattoo" and at the "Farnborough International Air Show".
F-35 Lightning II aircraft will fly in Britain for the first time this summer, the Defence Secretary has announced. The airplane will make its international debut in July at the "Royal International... more
Military aviationAir patrolling over the Baltic countries: NATO to triple the number of fighter aircraft utilized
Vilnius, Lithuania - Twelve planes will be involved, including four Polish MiG-29s
The NATO aircraft which will perform the air patrol operations over the Baltic countries starting from May will be tripled compared with the normal situation, because of the growing tensions in the Eastern... more
Military aviationSouth Korea ready to purchase new tankers: 4 new aircraft for Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Possible two-competitor race between Airbus and Boeing
It is shopping time for South Korea: just a few days ago Seoul has indeed formally announced its decision to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program... more
Military aviationSouth Korea chooses the F-35A aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - "We are honored by the trust", Lockheed Martin explains
The Republic of Korea has formally announced its decision to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program. “We are honored by and appreciate the trust a... more
Military aviationFrance offers four fighter aircraft for NATO patrols over the Baltic area
Tallinn, Estonia - The support might include AWACS operations
France provided its availability to support NATO patrolling operations over the Baltic area with four additional Rafale and Mirage 21000 fighter aircraft. The announcement was made in Tallinn by Jean-Yves... more
Military aviationCost of the F-35 aircraft to decrease significantly over the next years, Lockheed Martin claims
Fort Worth, USA - According to the aerospace company, with its upcoming order South Korea might take advantage of economies of scale
South Korea might soon approve the purchase of 40 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft, in the context of the F-X Phase III programme, which is aimed to replace the aging F-4s and F-5s in the fleet... more
Military aviationRussia: first Il-76 aircraft to be delivered this year (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The contract for 39 planes was signed in 2012
The first Ilyushin Il-476 military transport aircraft will be delivered to the Russian Air Force this year, as confirmed to "Itar-Tass" by Viktor Livanov, director general and chief designer at Ilyushin.... more
Military aviationF-35 aircraft, Italian Defence Minister: "Thinking to a reduction is legitimate"
Rome, Italy - "Do we need the Air Force and air defence? This is the question we should ask ourselves"
Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti, during an interview with "Sky Tg24" announced that the government will review its purchase plan for the F-35 aircraft. "Thinking to a rationalisation is legitimate,... more
Military aviationUS' and German aircraft to perform inspection flights over Russia and Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Operation in the context of the "Open Skies" Treaty
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation communicated that some US' and German inspectors will perform inspection flights over Russia and Belarus from March 17 to 21, in the context of the "Open... more
Military aviationUkrainian crisis: United States send six additional fighter aircraft in the Baltic region
Siauliai , Lithuania - Also a KC-135 is arriving in the area
The United States are sending six additional F-15 fighter aircraft and a KC-135 tanker in the Baltic area, in order to strentghen NATO's air policing capabilities in the region. Though there are no official... more
Military aviationRussia: T-50 aircraft ready to start official flight tests (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Five fighters will be initially involved
The Russian Air Force will start in March or April the official flight tests fof the T-50, the prototype of the PAK-FA twin-engined fifth-generation fighter aircraft, which has been developed by Sukhoi,... more
Military aviationUSA: here is the Pentagon's "Shopping list" for airplanes and helicopters
Washington, USA - 34 F-35s and many drones requested for fiscal year 2015
The US' Department of Defense presented to Congress its "Shopping list" for airplanes and helicopters relative to Fiscal year 2015. The 495.9-billion-dollar Pentagon's budget proposal includes the cut... more
Military aviationF-35: US Navy to purchase 33 aircraft less than expected
Washington, USA - Decrease due to budget cuts
The US Navy will purchase 33 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft less than it was initially planned in the five years starting from fiscal year 2015, because of budget cuts. The information comes... more
Military aviationAirbus-Turkey dispute over the A400M aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - According to Ankara the aerospace company has not met the conditions set in the contract
Turkey and Airbus Military are in the middle of a dispute regarding the A400M aircraft, since at moment according to Ankara the aerospace company has not met the conditions set in the purchase contract. Airbus... more
Military aviationDelayed delivery of the 737 AEW&C aircraft: Turkey offers Boeing its conditions to avoid the penalty
Ankara, Turkey - Among other things, Ankara is asking an increase in the start-up support period from two to five years
Turkey demanded Boeing to fullfil several conditions in order to obtain the cancellation of the penalty ofr the delays in the delivery of the 737 AEW&C aircraft. Cemal Evci, project director at the... more
Military aviationEurofighter aircraft: BAE and Saudi Arabia finally find a pricing agreement
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Economic terms of the Salam programme defined
The Governments of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia managed to find an agreement about price escalation terms relating to the Typhoon aircraft under the Salam programme. The Understanding Document signed... more
Military aviationUAC is not concerned about possible copying of its Su-35 aircraft by China
Moscow, Russia - "I believe we have more opportunities with joint development", the CEO of the Russian aerospace company explained
Chief Executive Officer of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Mikhael Pogosyan explained that the Russian aerospace company is not concerned about possible plagiarism of the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft by China,... more
Military aviationKAI expects to ink in the upcoming months the contract for the sale of FA-50 aircraft to Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - Announcement released during the "Singapore Air Show"
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expects to ink a deal for the sale of 12 FA-50 aircraft to Philippines in the first half of this year: the optimism for the signature of the 450-million-dollar contract... more
Military aviation21 new Sukhoi Su-30SM for the Russian Air Force in 2014
Singapore, Singapore - The fighters will be delivered as fully-equipped squadrons
The Russian Air Force will take delivery of 21 Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter aircraft during 2014, as confirmed by Oleg Demchenko, president of Irkut Corporation, during the "Singapore Airshow", the international... more
Military aviationPakistan to sell its Super Mushshak aircraft to Iraq
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan Air Force will also provide training to Iraq's
According to an agreement signed by general Anwer Hamad Ameen Ahmed, commander of Iraqi Air Force, and Pakistani Air Marshal Sohail Gul Khan, Pakistan Air Force will provide assistance in training and... more
Military aviationF-35 aircraft: Italian Democrat Party to propose to halve the programme, in favour of the Eurofighters
Rome, Italy - "The European project will involve an undeniable economic and employment advantage"
21 members of the Italian Democrat Party (PD), part of the Defence Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, will present on Wednesday 5 February 2014 the results of a fact-finding investigation on weapon... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: an order from Bahrain is close
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The Middle East confirms itself as a fundamental area for the European fighter
In an interview released to "Gulf Daily News", BAE Systems group business development director Alan Garwood confirmed that the Eurofighter consortium might soon receive an order for the Typhoon aircraft... more
Military aviationDassault is offering Canada its Rafale aircraft as an alternative to the F-35s
Ottawa, Canada - The package proposed by the French firm includes an unrestricted transfer of technology
Dassault presented an offer to Canada for the purchase of its Rafale aircraft, which would be an alternative to the F-35s: according to Yves Robins, Dassault's senior vice-president of NATO affairs, this... more
Military aviationChina performs maiden flight of its hypersonic aircraft; it can travel at Mach 10
Washington, USA - "We're aware of the test", the Pentagon commented
China successfully performed the maiden flight of a new hypersonic aircraft, which according to some reports is capable of traveling at Mach 10. A vehicle is considered hypersonioc when it can travel... more
Military aviationUSA, Iranian engineer arrested: he was trying to carry F-35 engine projects to Tehran
Washington, USA - The man, if convicted, might face a 10-year sentence
A naturalized US' engineer of Iranian origin was arrested at Newark-Liberty Airport, and accused of trying to ship thousands of pages of documents, blueprints, technical manuals, and diagrams of military... more
Military aviationDassault in India to unlock the Rafale aircraft deal (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - Meetings are scheduled with HAL to discuss the workshare agreements
Some executives from Dassault are in visit in India in order to try to unlock the negotiations for the purchase contract signed by New Delhi with the French aerospace company for the supply of 126 Rafale... more
Military aviation"Frecce Tricolori": is it right to use them in a commercial? (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Italian aerobatic team involved in an advertisement
During the past days a well-known Italian internet-service provider started an advertising campaign, which has the characteristics of utilizing an unusual group of "Actors": the "Frecce Tricolori", the... more
Military aviationIndonesia means to renew its fleet of fighter aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Sukhoi Su-35 is among the models which are being taken into consideration
The Indonesian Ministry for Defence announced its intention to renew the fleet of fighters of the Air Force, in order to replace the aging F-5s it currently utilizes. "We have received... more
Military aviationRussia to extend patrolling flights over Arctic
Moscow, Russia - Soviet-age revamped airports to be utilized during the missions
The pilots of the Navy of the Russia Federation will perform patrolling flights over the Arctic during 2014, as confirmed by Captain 1st Rank Vadim Serga, spokesperson of the Northern Fleet, who added... more
Military aviationCanadian government close to a decision about F-35 aircraft
Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa might extend the life cycle of the CF-18s
Canada will take (or better: it will be forced to take) a decision during the upcoming months ragarding the purchase of its 65 F-35 aircraft, following to the completion of the evaluation made by the Armed... more