November 02, 2018 Military Aviation News

China’s new aircraft to be on display at Zhuhai Airshow

11/02/2018

At least four J-20 stealth fighters from the Chinese Air Force buzzed the southern coastal city of Zhuhai on Tuesday and Wednesday in a flyover to promote China’s largest biennial air show. Warplanes and civil aircraft from home and abroad are set to descend on the city starting from November 6.

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RAF Typhoons to monitor suspected Russian jets near UK airspace

11/02/2018

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has reportedly deployed Eurofighter Typhoon multirole combat jets to intercept suspected Russian jets, the UK Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The Eurofighters investigated the flight of the Russian fighter aircraft, which were spotted travelling in the vicinity of the UK’s airspace.

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Ottawa issues draft RFP for 88 fighter requirement

11/02/2018

In a notice posted online 26 October, Ottawa listed five suppliers eligible to replace its fighter fleet with 88 advanced jets: Dassault Aviation, maker of the Rafale; Saab, maker of the JAS 39 Gripen; Airbus Defense, a major partner in the Eurofighter joint venture, which makes the Typhoon; Lockheed Martin, maker of the F-16 and F-35; and Boeing, maker of the F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-15E Strike Eagle. Only these five will be allowed to submit proposals.

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