Military Aviation News Archive

Boeing Team Supports Upcoming biofuel-powered Flight of U.S. Navy's F/A-18

04/22/2010

Boeing [NYSE: BA] is supporting the U.S. Navy's biofuel-powered flight, scheduled to take place on Earth Day, April 22.

Commander Stresses Iran's Capability to Overhaul, Optimize Fighter Jets

04/21/2010

An Iranian Air Force commander announced here on Tuesday that the country overhauls and optimizes different types of military aircraft, mentioning that Air Force has even installed Iran-made radar systems on the sophisticated F14 fighter jets.

Airbus’s Parent Gambles on Tanker Contract

04/21/2010

The Pentagon’s long-running effort to buy aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force took another twist on Tuesday when a European company decided that instead of walking away, it would compete with Boeing for a contract worth at least $35 billion.

Obama's 'Reset' Feeds Russian Bear's Resurgence

04/21/2010

While Washington and Moscow are cooperating to a degree, Russia is leveraging the new relationship to accelerate its dangerous resurgence at America’s expense.

Eurofighter enhancement package enters flight test

04/21/2010

Flight-test activities on a new package of modifications for the Eurofighter Typhoon have got under way in the UK, with the work to lead to new operational capabilities from next year.

Premier Putin satisfied with Russian fifth-generation fighter tests

04/21/2010

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he was satisfied with the tests of a Russian fifth-generation fighter jet.

Boeing Team Delivers C-130H Aerial Refueling Tanker To Japan

04/21/2010

The Boeing Company and partners Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Cobham Mission Systems today announced that they have delivered a C-130H aerial refueling tanker to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

BAE IN DEAL TALKS WITH INDIA

04/20/2010

BAE Systems is in discussions with India's government to supply up to 60 additional Hawk trainer jets to the country's military.

Pilatus PC-21 Completes International Demonstration Tour

04/20/2010

A Pilatus PC-21 aircraft, HB-HZD, has just arrived back in Switzerland after completing an extremely successful demonstration tour through the Middle East, Asia and Australia from November 2009 to April 2010. The tour included a lap of Australia from 11th February to 16th March.

Maker of unmanned aircraft hovers over new UAE deals

04/20/2010

Schiebel, the Austrian defence company, is seeking more contracts in the Middle East for its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) after nearing the end of deliveries on its 60-aircraft deal with the UAE Armed Forces.

Why is Sarnia being buzzed by U.S. fighter jets, mayor asks

04/20/2010

Sarnia's mayor wants the U.S. military to cool its jets when it comes to flying patrols over the border city.

Sikorsky teams with Lockheed for Presidential bid

04/20/2010

Former Marine One rivals, Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin, have teamed up to go after the high-profile contract to provide the President's next helicopter.

US to India: Keeping close watch on weapons supplied to Pakistan

04/20/2010

The United States has assured India that it is keeping a close watch on the weapons supplied to Pakistan and, will investigate if there is any 'misuse' of the weapons tramsferred to Islambad.

Large-scale military exhibition opens in Malaysia

04/20/2010

A large-scale international exhibition of arms and military equipment, Defence Services Asia (DSA)-2010, opened on Monday in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, bringing together arms producers and suppliers from all over the world.

First Lockheed Martin/USAF HC-130J Combat Rescue Tanker Rolls Out

04/20/2010

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] rolled out the first of a new fleet of HC-130J combat rescue tankers for the U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command (ACC) during a ceremony here today. Maj. Gen. Thomas K. Andersen, director of requirements, Headquarters ACC, spoke at the ceremony.

Warplanes Get Tagged

04/19/2010

American warplanes are being equipped with electronic tags, so that aerial tankers can automatically note who got what when they are refueled in flight. These records used to be updated manually, which led to errors, and a distraction for the boom operator who was handling the refueling operation.

There are plenty of memories stored at D-M's Boneyard

04/19/2010

It was a remark by a winter visitor that got my attention. Asked what impressed her most about Tucson, she admitted that it was not the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, not the desert landscape and not our wonderful weather.

Predator Reaches 1 Million Flight Hour Milestone

04/19/2010

Predator, the unmanned aircraft built by Poway-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., passed a significant milestone early this month, reaching a fleet total of 1 million flight hours.

NATO: Volcanic Ash Damages F-16 Fighters

04/19/2010

A senior Western diplomat says several NATO F-16 fighters suffered engine damage after flying through the volcanic ash cloud covering large parts of Europe.

Fighter pilots’ dreams crushed

04/19/2010

There is no need for any more fighter pilots so current trainees have had their training programmes halted.

Malaysians to fully man Sukhois

04/19/2010

By September, operations at the Royal Malaysian Air Force base here are expected to be an all-Malaysian affair.

Indian Air Force phasing out MiG-21s

04/19/2010

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gradually phasing out its older MiG-21 combat jets, many of which have been lost in crashes, parliament was informed Monday.

Sikorsky Aircraft Pitches Light Tactical Helicopter Concept for Armed Aerial Scout Mission

04/18/2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has offered its X2 TechnologyTM Light Tactical Helicopter concept for the U.S. Army’s Armed Aerial Scout Program, the company announced today from the AAAA Annual Convention. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.

Mi-35M copters handed over to Brazil's Air Force in ceremony

04/18/2010

The Brazilian Air Force has received the first three Mi-35M transport and combat helicopters.

Deals Worth RM10.4 Billion To Be Signed At DSA 2010

04/18/2010

The government will be signing contracts worth more than RM10.4 billion with local and foreign companies at the Defence Services Asia 2010 (DSA) exhibition and conference which begins tomorrow.