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Military aviationIsrael and the acquisition programme of new F-35 aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - To reorganise its combat aircraft fleet by 2016
Last Friday, November 18, 2011, Israeli defense officials declared that the Tel Aviv government intends to proceed with the acquisition programme of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. Israel is trying to... more
Military aviationRAF: Tornado GR4s to resume training flights
London, UK - Safety and engineering advice
Last 17 November 2011, British Royal Air Force announced that training activities involving its Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft have been resumed, but continues to assess the safety of its temporarily... more
Military aviationAcceptance of the first T-346A airplane for the Italian Air Force completed
Venegono, Italy - The ceremony held in Rome at the DGAA
The General Directorate of Air Armaments (DGAA) in Rome was the venue for the acceptance ceremony for the T-346A, the first aircraft of the M-346 series, built by Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica company). The... more
Military aviationAustralia receives the third KC-30A air tanker (VIDEO)
Amberley, Queensland-Australia - Out of five aircraft ordered. The plane is based on A-330 Airbus
The air base at Amberley, in Queensland, Australia, has received in recent days, the third of five KC-30A aircraft refuellers, aircraft based on the European (EADS Group) Airbus A-330 civil plane. The... more
Military aviationAMI-Italian Air Force. 50 years since the massacre in Kindu, Congo: 13 airmen killed
Rome, Italy - It was exactly 11 November 1961
"Fifty years have passed since the tragic days in Kindu, in Congo, the first Italian Air Force international mission executed by the personnel and facilities of the 46th Aerobrigata di Pisa after the second... more
Military aviationBoeing: contract signed with US Navy for the sale of further 7 P-8A Poseidon aircraft (VIDEO)
Seattle, USA - US Navy will replace its P-3 fleet with 117 of these
Yesterday, Boeing announced that it has received a 1.7 billion dollars low-rate initial production (LRIP) award from the US Navy for seven additional P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. The... more
Military aviationRAF grounds Tornado, T-1/1 Hawk and t-1 Tucano after "Red Arrows" accident (2)
London, UK - And all aircraft equipped with Martin Baker Mc.10B ejection seats
Following yesterday's accident during which a pilot of the "Red Arrows" aerobatic team Sean Cunningham died, British Ministry of Defence decided to temporarily ground the Tornado GR4, the T-1/1A Hawk and... more
Military aviationA contract to deliver 65 Yak-130 aircraft to the Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries to be completed by 2017
The commander in chief of the Russian Air Force, General Alexander Zelin, today declared that the Ministry of Defence will soon sign a contract with the company Irkut for the delivery of 65 Yakovlev Yak-130... more
Military aviationSpain extends maintenance contract for C-212 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Used for the surveillance of territorial waters
The Spanish Ministry of Environment, Rural Affairs and Fisheries has extended its existing contract with Airbus Military for the maintenance of three C-212 aircraft for two more years. These aircraft are... more
Military aviationPAK-FA programme: 100th test performed yesterday (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Main priority for Sukhoi's projects
Yesterday, Thursday, November 3, 2011 was a memorable date for the T-50 (PAK FA) fifth-generation multi-role fighter programme because the 100th flight test has been performed; an objective reached by... more
Military aviationWashington ready to propose F-35 JSF aircraft to India
New Delhi, India - Following the exclusion of the American industries from the tender offer launched by New Delhi for 126 fighter jets
It seems that the US government does not want to accept the fact that some American industries lost the tender offer launched by India for 126 fighter planes. And since New Delhi "is inclined towards the... more
Military aviationUkraine announced the arrival of three AN-70 aircraft
Kiev, Ukraine - Reported by the defense minister
Ukrainian defense minister Mikhaylo Yezhel reported that "In the near future", Ukraine will receive three medium-range military transport aircraft Antonov 70; during today's press conference, the minister... more
Military aviationBrazil could launch tender offer for military aircraft
Brasilia, Brazil - Decision that should have been taken years ago
Despite government cuts in defense expenditure, and the postponement of a final decision regarding the need to renew the military fleet, a decision that former president Lula should have taken before the... more
Military aviationIraq announces the arrival of the first F-16 aircraft in 2014
Fort Worth, USA - The country has already started to pay
Regarding a possible agreement between the US military supplies and Iraq, which provided for the delivery of 18 combat Lockheed-Martin F-16 aircraft (see AVIONEWS), the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki... more
Military aviationWill Japan give new hope to the future of the Eurofighter project?
London, UK - International markets can make up for cuts in European Countries
From Japan perhaps will come a push for the European military aviation industry, that following the economic difficulties of the States, sees itself in this period deprived of a substantial funds each... more
Military aviationIndia performs successful test on the engine of the first local fighter aircraft
New Delhi, India - The first P-8I expected soon
India is hurriedly proceeding in the development of the first local maritime fighter aircraft, temporarily called prototype Np1: DRDO - Defence Research and Development Organisation - announced that it... more
Military aviationJapan: concluded the first step of the tender offer launched for its fleet renewal
Tokyo, Japan - Among participants Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Eurofighter
The Japanese defense ministry has closed today the tender called to choose the supplier of about 40 military aircraft and upgrade its fleet, currently composed of 362 units; the new aircraft will replace... more
Military aviationFrance on "Facebook" to recruit air crew
Paris, France - From 2012 also the Navy will do the same
The French Air Force has recently launched a game- competition on the social network "Facebook" to introduce young people to become professional airman; the stratagem, whose slogan is "Pour faire voler... more
Military aviationTunisian Air Force destroyed anti-aircraft unit near Algeria
Tunis, Tunisia - A convoy of 9 vehicles
The Tunisian ministry of defence announced yesterday that a Tunisian Air Force helicopter destroyed several vehicles of a hostile convoy in the south of the Country along the border with Algeria. Reportedly,... more
Military aviationGerman federal ministry of defense receives first Global 5000 aircraft
Berlin, Germany - They will 4 units in total
The German federal ministry of defense has taken delivery of the first of four Global 5000 aircraft, of the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier; the aircraft is part of the fleet renewal plan for the Special... more
Military aviationBombardier Global Express XRS airplane receives USAF approval
Montreal, Canada - US Air Force still has one aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace, a Canadian manufacturer, has announced that the Global Express XRS aircraft has received approval from the US Air Force and a new military designation E-11A; the airplane will be... more
Military aviationUSAF announces return of F-22 "Raptor" aircraft
Washington, USA - Following their grounding period of 4 months and a half
The entire fleet of last generation fighter jets F-22 "Raptor", grounded in May (see AVIONEWS) due to problems in the oxygen generator system reported by several drivers describing the symptoms as similar... more
Military aviationTurkish military cargo aircraft targeted in Libya
Istanbul, Turkey - They were carrying food aid
Turkish authorities and local press agency reported the news that on Sunday two C-160 military cargo aircraft to transport food aid in Libya were attacked immediately after have offloaded about 14 tons... more
Military aviationRomania's purchase of F-16 aircraft at risk
Bucharest, Romania - Economic difficulties
During yesterday's interview, Romania's president Traian Basescu declared that the country is not able to honour the economic commitment made with the United States for the purchase of 24 F-16 fighter... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon plane: ceremonial sword presented to RAF’s 6 Squadron
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Symbol of the collaborative strength and partnership of the community
Originally given to the four Chiefs of Air Staff from the Eurofighter Partner nations in 2003 at Type acceptance, the presentation of the famous steel Eurofighter Typhoon sword to customer air forces has... more
Military aviationBelarus could purchase Su-30 aircraft from Russia
Moscow, Russia - It regards back-dated vehicles
According to local press reports, Belarus is interested in buying 18 Su-30K military aircraft from Russia, which should be improved, but Belarus would prefer to purchase the original version thus saving... more
Military aviationRoyal Australian Air Force conducts first flight for new air tanker plane
Canberra, Australia - For two hours and 45 minutes
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that A39-002 KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport has completed its first flight in RAAF service. The aircraft took off from RAAF Base Amberley... more
Military aviationUSA: Senate proposed limit to the F-35 programme
Washington, USA - A maximum of 32 units per year
Rumors indicate that, for the fiscal year 2012, the US Senate committee proposed to block the production of the F-35 warplanes at around 32 aircraft per year until 2013; the commission recommended also... more
Military aviationIran modifies foreign military aircraft (VIDEO)
Tehran, Iran - Flight tests start
The local press reported that IRIAF - Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force - has these days started the main phase of a four stage air drill, running tests on the missiles and ammunition; the lieutenant... more
Military aviation"Wikileaks" sources say that Belgium wants to purchase F-35 aircraft
Brussels, Belgium - The country will not participate to the production process
A news release stated that the Belgian government would be willing to buy F-35 military aircraft: in a meeting held October 16, 2009, defense minister Pieter De Crem had discussed the matter with the US... more
Military aviationDisestablishment ceremony for the C-12 aircraft of the US Navy
Coronado, USA - At the Naval base Coronado
The US Navy has recently organised a ceremony to disestablish the Beechcraft C-12 "Huron" aircraft at the Coronado naval base, in California; the plane ended its naval career, where it was used to support... more
Military aviationJapan invests in the experimental aircraft ATD-X (VIDEO)
Tokyo, Japan - Around 100 million dollars to be used
The Japanese defense minister said that the country is planning to allocate funds of around 102.8 million dollars - though the figure is yet to be determined - to promote further research on the Mitsubishi... more
Military aviationTraining of military aircraft pilots: SimiGon signs contract with US Air Force
Orlando, USA - Value of the accord 2,6 million dollars
The Israeli company SimiGon, specialized in simulation and training solutions for aircraft, announced today 1st September that it has signed a 2,6 million dollars contract with the US Air Force Air Education... more
Military aviationPentagon will supply Tunisia and Malta with military equipment
Washington, USA - 25 million dollars provided
The press reported yesterday that the Pentagon has decided to send military equipment to support Malta and Tunisia: according to data provided, patrol boats, trucks, helicopters and radar upgrades will... more
Military aviationHelicopters deployed in the international "Search and Rescue" exercise "Grifone 2011"
Turin, Italy - From 5 to 9 September in Val d'Ossola, Italy
From 5 to 9 September will take place "Grifone 2011", an international exercise promoting the "Search and Rescue" cooperation between several Countries. In the event, organized by AMI, Italian Air Force,... more
Military aviationUS Navy implements bio fuel programme
Patuxent River, USA - Tested on T-45
With the objective of halving the cost of the US Navy-fuel by 2015, the secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said he was extremely pleased with the results achieved till now through the alternative energy program... more
Military aviationKorotkov: negotiations with the Ministry of Defense on purchase of MiG-29/K KUB aircraft close to completion
Moscow, Russia - They will be destined to the Country's naval aviation
Today the deputy-head of MiG Corporation, Sergei Korotkov, unveiled some information on the next purchases of the Defense Ministry. It would have nearly come to completion the agreement on the MiG-29K... more
Military aviationTest on F-35 aircraft resumed
Los Angeles, USA - After grounding on August 2
As published by "Aviation Week", the F-35 Joint Program Office has decided to resume the aircraft ground testing, interrupted after the interference occurred on August 2 that forced the grounding of the... more
Military aviationFalcon Hypersonic aircraft: also the second launch test is failed
Washington, USA - HTV-2 lost shortly after the separation from Minotaur rocket
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects) has recently unveiled from its "Twitter" account that also the second flight test of its unmanned Falcon Hypersonic (HTV-2, High Technology Vehicle) is failed. The... more
Military aviationEurofighter aircraft: Libya Mission marks 1,000 operational hours on Typhoons for RAF pilot
London, UK - For Squadron Leader Jody McMeeking
For Squadron Leader Jody McMeeking, a ‘dawn patrol’ mission over Libya as part of NATO’s commitment to protecting the civilian population saw him rack up his 1,000th flying hour on the Typhoon aircraft. That’s quite a... more
Military aviationUkraine may privatize defence industry
Kiev, Ukraine - Military tops complain it of oldness
On a visit today on August 11 to an industrial plants in eastern Ukraine, prime minister Mykola Azarov said the Country would intend to proceed with the privatization of part of the defense companies,... more
Military aviationFound US fighter aircraft missed near San Diego
San Diego, USA - The men on board are still alive
This morning the two men who were on board the F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft of the Marine that was lost last night, have been found; the US Coast Guard reported that a rescue helicopter has found two... more
Military aviationSecond test on US super-fast aircraft (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Scheduled for today
It has been scheduled for August 10 between 07:00 am and 01:00 pm local time the second flight test for the hypersonic speed HTV-2 aircraft (Hypersonic Technology Vehicle), also known as Falcon project... more
Military aviationMaiden voyage of the first Chinese aircraft carrier: "Varyag" able to transport 24 helicopters and 26 planes
Beijing, China - Formally it will be employed for scientific research, but it will carry anti-ship, ground-air missiles and weapon systems
The 20-million-dollar first Chinese aircraft carrier, built in Russia and purchased by Beijing from Ukraine in 1998, departed today from Delian harbour for its maiden flight. The boat -named "Varyag"... more
Military aviationThe last flight of Australian F-11 bomber aircraft
Amberley, Australia - On the back of a trailer
For fans of the Australian F-111 bomber comes the opportunity to see the F-111C serial number A8-132 in flight across Australia bound to Edinburgh, in the south of the Country, where it will be placed... more
Military aviationRussia announces development of new AWACS plane
Moscow, Russia - Within 2016
Russian Air Force chief Colonel General Alexander Zelin announced today August 9 that the Country hopes to develop by 2016 a new aircraft AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). The general told... more
Military aviationProblem during XP-1 aircraft ground tests
Tokyo, Japan - Airplane produced by national industry
The Japanese ministry of defence has announced today August 8 that during ground tests performed on the XP-1 maritime patrol aircraft of Kawasaki Heavy Industries rips were found in different parts of... more
Military aviationRussia, which planes will now reach the most inaccessible and isolated areas of the territory?
Moscow, Russia - Many wonder what it's going to happen following the imminent retirement of Tupolev Tu-134s and Antonov An-24s
Following the accidents occurred in Summer involving a Tupolev Tu-134 (see AVIONEWS) and an Antonov An -24 (see AVIONEWS) aircraft, which caused totally the killing of 54 people, Russian President Dmitry... more
Military aviationTwo new "Super Hornet" fighter aircraft delivered to Australia
Canberra, Australia - Other three arrived last month
The minister for defence material of Australia Jason Clare announced today August, 5 that the Country received two new F/A-18F "Super Hornet" fighter aircraft, arrived at RAAF base Amberley in Queensland.... more
Military aviationF-35 fighter aircraft fleet grounded
Los Angeles, USA - Composed of 20 airplanes
Due to a problem with the IPP (Integrated Power Package) the 20 F-35 Lightning II planes' fleet has been grounded; the incident happened on August 2 at Edwards Air Force Base, California, during a ground... more