April 12, 2010 Military Aviation News

New firm proposes makeover for Army scout copter

04/12/2010

A small Fort Worth startup, composed largely of former Bell engineers and managers, has proposed what it says is a low-cost way for the Army to upgrade its fleet of scout helicopters while significantly improving performance, safety and combat capability of the aircraft.

US Army Selects Porvair Filters

04/12/2010

Following an extensive test programme - Sinterflo F Metal Filters from Porvair Filtration Group have been selected by the US Army Aviation Engineering Directorate Propulsion Hydraulic Team (AED) at Fort Rucker Alabama for installation across their fleet of AH-64 (Apache) and UH-60 (Blackhawk) helicopters.

Kazakhstan To Open Its Airspace For US Military Planes

04/12/2010

Kazakhstan has decided to open its airspace to U.S. military aircraft ferrying supplies to American troops serving in Afghanistan, it was decided on Sunday at a meeting between President Barack Obama and his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev in Washington.

Ramstein Air Base adjusts flight training to dim noise

04/12/2010

The mayor of Ramstein-Miesenbach may get his wish for quieter skies this summer.

On the Frontlines -- From 8,000 Miles Away

04/12/2010

Machines are changing the face of battle: Robots and unmanned aircraft have made engaging a target much safer and far more efficient. But is there a danger in relying too much on technology?

US resumes flights at Kyrgyz base

04/12/2010

A key US air base in Kyrgyzstan resumed normal operations Friday after an uprising ousted the government in the central Asian nation, a military spokesman said.

Ukraine offers to co-develop transport aircraft with India

04/12/2010

In a bid to strengthen their military ties, Ukraine has offered to jointly develop a medium weight transport aircraft with India.

Boeing set to open new service centre in Qatar

04/12/2010

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing will open an office this year in Doha that offer services for all its equipment to both civilian and military clients, it was reported on Sunday.

Inauguration of 1st singapore F-15SG squadren

04/12/2010

Against the backdrop of a clear blue sky, the jet zips around at supersonic speed while carrying an impressive load of up to eight air-to-air missiles. Armed with a cutting-edge radar system and an advanced integrated sensor suite, which allows the swift detection and accurate striking of targets, the jet has achieved a formidable combat record of 104 victories to zero losses.

Afghan air force struggles to take off

04/12/2010

Dawran Masoomy was once in line to be Afghanistan's first man in space. Nowadays, as a lieutenant general commanding his country's air force, he's happy just to see his vintage planes and middle-aged pilots get back off the ground.

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