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Latest newsA military exercise in Aviano from May 25 to 28
Pordenone, Italy - Such activities are aimed to analyze operative capabilities in reacting against various kinds of attack
From tomorrow till next Friday (May 28), Aviano base will be involved in a military exercise which is going to be performed for 72 hours all time long. It has been unveiled by US Air Force, which intended... more
Latest newsGermany is appraising the Eurohawk programme
Berlin, Germany - The surveillance and reconnaissance platform produced by Eads and Northrop Grumman could enter service in 2007
Eads and Northrop Grumman are carrying on their promotion of the so called Eurohawk programme, related to a surveillance and reconnaissance system based on a RQ-4 Global Hawk platform (the well known US-made... more
Latest newsToo many advantages granted to Tanker programme but new air tankers are anyway needed
Washington, USA - It would be stated by American National Defense University's researchers
New feasibility analyses on the Boeing 767 Tanker programme have been carried out by US National Defense University (see for details AVIONEWS). According to such university, what mainly puzzles, even regarding... more
Latest newsUnited Kingdom draws the line to the JSF programme's feasibility
London, UK - Its shipped version appears too heavy to ensure landing procedure safety
British Ministry of Defence has unveiled that feasibility problems would exist for the F-35 JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) programme, regarding its shipped STOVL (Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing) version,... more
Latest newsThe Raptor hunting 'eagles'
Washington, USA - Just one F/A-22 succeeded in shoot some five F-15 Eagles during a simulated fight
US Air Force’s Secretary James G Roche has revealed, during a specific conference, results concerning the first fighting simulations of the F/A-22 Raptor, hoping this could encourage the carrying on o... more
Latest newsIsraeli forces in a large scale strike against Rafah Camp
Gaza, Anp - Huge deployment of helicopters and armoured vehicles
The Israelian army operation in Rafah, in the south of Gaza Strip, has no limit of time and it will go forward untilthe objective will be achieved said Israelian minister of defense. Israeli air strikes... more
Latest newsBoeing appears optimistic about the 767 Tanker programme
Washington, USA - Nevertheless, a remarkable hostility by Senate and Pentagon exists
Boeing appears particularly optimistic about the 767 Tanker air tanker’s situation, though Pentagon’s hostility for investments on what is thought to be a too expensive programme (see for details AVIONEWS). Acc... more
Latest newsBoeing X-45A Unmanned aircraft flies with T-33
St. Louis, USA - After the unmanned air attack test the American company goes ahead with its project
A Boeing X-45A unmanned aircraft (see AVIONEWS article) took a major step forward in aviation when it successfully communicated with a manned T-33 aircraft while in flight May 7 at Edwards Air Force Base... more
Latest newsUSAF defends the 767 Tanker programme but Pentagon thinks to an upgrade for the KC-135s
Washington, USA - A significant upgrade hypothesis with new engines is under examination
After Boeing’s statement defending the value of its 767 Tanker programme (see for details AVIONEWS), this is the time of US Air Force, which would have put into evidence how the KC-135s air tanker fleet i... more
Latest newsWorld F-104 rally will be the place for charity
Rome, Italy - They will take the chance to say good bye to operations made with the famous fighter
This year the "World F-104 Rally" promoted by Italian Air Force (see AVIONEWS article), informs the Air Force chief of staff, will be part of a charity campaign in helping Italian Red Cross activities... more
Latest newsUss Ronald Reagan launches last F-14 Tomcat
Norfolk, USA - This aircraft will be gradually disembarked by all American carriers an replaced by F/A-18 jets
An F-14 Tomcat from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8’s Fighter Squadron (VF) 213 Black Lions launched from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), May 10, in what was the final Tomcat to leave the deck of the ship. With a... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force brought educational aids to Iraqi schools
Baghdad, Iraq - It was an humanitarian mission coordinated by 6th ROA of the Italian Air Force based in Tallil
A cargo of educational equipment to be gifted to pupils of Iraqi province of Dhi Qar has been transported by a Lockheed C-130J aircraft in help to the 6th ROA (autonomous operative unit) of the Italian... more
Latest newsNew records for the B-1B Lancer
Zurich, Switzerland - They have been certified by the Swiss Federation Aeronautique Internationale
After several participations during many international Airshows, the B-1B Lancer US medium strategical bomber has proven so capable to gain some 45 worldwide aviation records, especially in terms of speed... more
Latest newsGreek and Turkish fighters challenge over Aegean Sea?
Athens, Greece - The difficult regulation of the Flight Information Regions among these two countries risks to cause dangerous dogfighting
Territory boundaries related to the so called FIR (Flight Information Regions) appear not to be so clear regarding Greece and Turkey. Such boundaries deal with air space parts which could be considered... more
Latest newsSpecial medicines in order to face US pilots' fatigue
Washington, USA - They have been studied for striker aircraft's pilots when considering many hours flying during their missions
Important studies are under way in the United States regarding operative fatigue for US Air Force's pilots as they are forced to face this problem during training or real missions in the battlefield. According... more
Latest newsRecent scandal regarding USA soldiers activities in Iraq retard investigations on the Tanker affair
Washington, USA - Rumsfeld would have lowered investigation effort in order to solve Iraq's problems
Pentagon would be retarding its investigation activities related to the Boeing 767 Tanker programme (see for details AVIONEWS). Although this investigation was asked for by Rumsfeld himself in order to... more
Latest newsIsraeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in South Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - The raid was shortly after Hezbollah gunners fired on Israeli jets
Israeli warplanes raided a suspected Hezbollah hideout at a valley near the village of Zibqine, southeast of the southern port city of Tyre. The Lebanese officials said two Israeli fighter jets fired at... more
Latest newsThe King of Sweden flies on the Gripen
Stockholm, Sweden - Swedish Head of State appears impressed by the great handiness of this fighter
After flying aboard of the main Swedish military airplanes during the last decades, the King of Sweden Carl XVI could test even SAAB BAe JAS-39 Gripen characteristics. On board of a two-sites version aircraft,... more
Latest newsNATO-Boeing agreement on AWACS airplanes
Washington, USA – Atlantic Alliance and the US company open new speeches after 767 Tanker matter
After criticism by NATO regarding a commercial behaviour which did not honour competition basic rules (see for details AVIONEWS) with reference to 767 Tanker matter, Boeing has succeeded to convince the... more
Latest newsGerman Air Force begins flying operation with Eurofighters at Laage
Berlin, Germany - Italian Air Force has received its first aircraft on March the 16th
The first operational Eurofighter combat aircraft will be handed over to the Luftwaffe’s Jagdgeshwader 73 (73rd Fighter Wing), based at Laage on April 30 2004 (see AVIONEWS article). After transfer of t... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force is protecting Slovenian sky
Udine, Italy - It is at the operational stage the agreements took with Slovenia entrance in NATO
Italian Air Force is patrolling over Slovenian skies with two F-16, following agreements among NATO members (see AVIONEWS article). It was confirmed by Italian Air Force chairman of chiefs of staff general,... more
Latest newsFirst female-pilot to fly the F-16I
Jerusalem, Israel - First F-16I 'Sufa' jets arrived in Israel on February the 19th
Major D., an IAF (Flight Test Center) test-engineer flew the F-16I Sufa on Tuesday (27/4/04). It was for the first time that a female-pilot was at the controls of this F-16 variant. Major D. also flew... more
Latest newsJSF: doubts even for Australia
Sidney, Australia - An excessive increase of costs for this programme has been forecasted
With reference to Norwegian disappointment regarding the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) programme matter and risks of negative effects in terms of market (see for details AVIONEWS), it appears such consequences... more
Latest newsNorwegian orders for the F-35 are at risk
Oslo, Norway - A hypothesis for the Gripen has been announced in Norway
It had already been announced several weeks ago but now it seems Norway is playing for real (see for details AVIONEWS). After criticism related to the lack of evident participation by national aerospace... more
Latest newsUS Air Force begins Raptor operational tests
Los Angeles, USA - It's not already defined when it will be produced at large scale
Operational testing on the F/A-22 Raptor began April 29 when the first two-ship sortie was flown and tested by members of the F/A-22 Combined Test Force. The most important accomplishment of flight testing... more
Latest news12,000 people at Istrana for Italian national acrobatic patrol debut
Treviso, Italy - It has been celebrate the 50st anniversary of airport foundation
Nearly 12,000 people had peacefully invaded the Istrana (Treviso) military airport for the first exibition of the PAN (National Acrobatic Patrol). This event was organised to celebrate even the 50st year... more
Latest newsSaudis work details of helicopter acquisition
Riad, Saudi Arabia - The purchase will be decided not before 2005
In late February, Saudi Arabia was reviewing options for the procurement of up to 10 antisubmarine helicopters for its new fleet of Al Riyadh-class frigates. The Saudi Arabian Defense Ministry agreed in... more
Latest newsSeventh carrier air wing supporting the marines in Iraq
Falluja, Iraq - All the fighters took off from USS George Washington
Strike Fighter Squadrons 136 and 131, and Fighter Squadrons 11 and 143, all embarked on air carrier George Washington at the moment navigating across arabic gulf, has supported on Wednesday marine operations... more
Latest newsKC-130J given approval after intensive testing by marine Corps
Marietta, USA - 2004 50th anniversary of the first flight of the C-130
The U.S. Marine Corps announced today that the commander of Operational Testing and Evaluation has "Recommended full fleet introduction of the Lockheed Martin KC-130J for operational use". The announcement... more
Latest newsAlbanian weather news to be designed thanks to Italian Air Force's contribution
Tirana, Albania - It will be broadcasted by Albanian national television
Italy will design the new weather news service for Albania. It will be produced by Italian Air Force on the base of an agreement signed between Italy and Albania in order to increase cooperation between... more
Latest newsNew launching system for american air carrier of next generation
San Diego, USA – There will be a changing from steam to electricity
Earlier this month, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division awarded General Atomics the contract for the System Development and Demonstration phase of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System... more
Latest newsApaches and Spectres strike Kufa
Kufa, Iraq - Hit at night with some 50 deads
American helicopter and airplanes hit heavily Kufa city last night, nearby Najaf. At least some 40 warriors of Moqtada Al-Sadr would have been killed during attack missions performed by the AH-64 Apaches... more
Latest newsStatic load tests for the F-35
El Segundo, USA - Also Royal Air Force's representatives have been invited to attend
Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin have decided to provide their international partner for the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) programme with an important opportunity in order to appraise some characteristics... more
Latest newsBAe for the 767 Tanker
London, UK - This British company is cooperating with Boeing for its programme though recent problems exist
Even if critical situation concerning the new US Air Force’ air tanker programme exist (see for details AVIONEWS), Boeing is carrying on its own 767 Tanker project, by granting British Aerospace the t... more
Latest newsStrategic exercise in Siberia by Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Young crews prove skillful during their first military exercise
Russian Air Force has performed an important exercise in the north-eastern part of the country by employing the Tu-95 Bear and the Tu-22 Blinder long-range strategic bombers, escorted by several fighters.... more
Latest newsEven women as Italian acrobatic patrol members
Rome, Italy – Even the high Italian air force commanders are positive
During the presentation in Rome of the 2004 program of the national acrobatic patrol, with the new formation, the new pilots and the collaboration with County Friuli-Venezia Giulia, it has been found the... more
Latest newsSwedish rapid reaction force's Gripens conclude their first exercise
Stockholm, Sweden - Other joint exercises to follow this year
The JAS-39 Gripens of the Swedish Flygvapnet F-17 Wing have completed the joint exercise between Sweden and Norway called Joint Winter. This can be defined as the first military exercise by the Swafrap... more
Latest newsSupersonic flights less thunderous
Edwards, USA – They are working on sharing existing planes
The trouble of supersonic flight has ever been the sonic boom heard when a vehicle flies faster than the speed of sound about 1220 kilometres/hr. While from the civil point of view commercial supersonic... more
Latest newsJoint Network Enabled exercises for USA, UK, Canada and Australia's air forces
Washington, USA - The JEFX 04 experimental programme is the result of experiences due to Afghanistan and Iraq's operations
Experience during joint military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq has convinced military representatives of US Air Force to design a programme in order to develop a Network Enabled environment, aimed... more
Latest newsB-2's updating programme has started
Washington, USA - Innovation for coating, radar and weapon systems
Northrop Grumman has got a complex updating programme started for the B-2 Spirit stealth strategic bombers. The most important innovation would regard the production of a new coating of the surface of... more
Latest newsSwitzerland selects the AIM-9X Sidewinder
Bern, Switzerland - It will be destinated to the F/A-18 Hornets
Switzerland has decided to endow its own F/A-18 Hornet medium-light multirole fighters of the AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range air-to-air infrared-guided missile. This choice concerning the last version of... more
Latest newsNew challenges for military trainers market
Washington, USA - Forecasting appears in favour of the Eads Mako
Forecast International has recently unveiled data related to its research aimed to provide reliable forecasting on military trainers market during the period 2004-2013. Results appear really relevant.... more
Latest newsGeneral Electric to provide engines for Australian Air Force's A-330 MRTTs
Sydney, Australia - The CF&-80E1 has been selected
Australia, with reference to its recent purchase of the A-330 MRTT air tankers produced by Eads (see for details AVIONEWS), has decided to further strengthen its own relations with General Electric as... more
Latest newsA programme in order to reconstitute Iraqi Air Force is ready
Baghdad, Iraq - Hercules and Iroquois by 2005 but democratic setting which is being founded will have to be honoured
Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) which operates in Iraq in order to warrant a transition towards an autonomous democratic Government in this country has started seriously considering the hypothesis... more
Latest newsX-45A Robotic plane dropped a little smart bomb
Los Angeles, Usa – Boeing Co. hopes to build hundreds
A prototype of the X-45 combat plane built by Boeing (see service AVIONEWS) dropped within inches of a truck, a little smart bomb of 250 ponds. Rob Horton, Boeing’s chief operator for the mission, was a... more
Latest newsFirst tests for the F-35's engine
Washington, USA - Producers expect satisfying results against criticism of last months
Although criticism and problems have been already found in terms of weight on the F-35 JSF’s airframe (see for details AVIONEWS), first tests related to its engine have started. The F-135 is an engine j... more
Latest newsThe new surveillance system for NATO will be produced by the TIPS consortium
Brussels, Belgium - Also EADS and Galileo Avionica to contribute
Today, by its Brussels' headquarter, NATO has unveiled its decision concerning the new surveillance, command and control system. The related contract has been granted to the Transatlantic Industrial Proposed... more
Latest newsMalaysia wants the Super Hornet
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Also the AIM-120 AMRAAMs missiles have been requested but the USA have not agreed yet
Malay Government had given in last year for the purchase of the new F/A-18E Super Hornet after selecting the Sukhoi SU-30MK for the national air space defence. But now it would have decided to think about... more
Latest newsAustralia selects the A-330 MRTT as its new air tanker (2): advantages for Australian industry and outer operative capabilities
Sydney, Australia - EADS's role in this country is reinforcing
Eads Casa will mainly take care of the A-330 MRTT programme for Australian Air Force. Nevertheless, the purchasing Government has already pointed out how the participation by Australian companies in this... more
Latest newsRAF's Jaguars overfly Naples
Naples, Italy - Citizens appeared worried
Naples' citizens appeared worried this morning. Many among them have decided to call local press in order to understand the reason for the low ceiling flying by six military aircraft, staying over such... more