Reports / Updates / News
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March 20, 2019
Break even by selling just 50 seats per trip: Embraer's proposition to bleeding Indian carriers
By Vishal ThaparBrazilian manufacturer hard sells its smaller regional jets as the turnaround solution for low cost carriers & mascots for the Udan regional connectivity scheme
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March 19, 2019
Dassault selects Global Jet Services for Classic Falcon Technical TrainingGlobal Jet Services has been selected by Dassault Aviation as an authorized technical training provider for out-of-production Falcon aircraft, including the Falcon 10, 20, 20-5, 50, 50EX, 2000, 2000EX, 900 and 900EX models.
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March 18, 2019
AMAC Aerospace: Modification on a Gulfstream G650 and new maintenance projects on Boeing and Airbus and successful re-delivery of an Airbus A340AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce that a new Head of State Gulftstream G650 project is ahead of schedule completed. Furthermore, new maintenance contracts...
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March 15, 2019
Northrop Grumman products from across the country support ULA Delta IV launch of WGS-10 spacecraftNorthrop Grumman's advanced technologies support communications improvements for US and Allied Forces
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March 14, 2019
Boeing bows to global sentiment, grounds the 737 Max globally
By Vishal ThaparInternational concerns over the safety of the Boeing 737 Max forced the world's biggest airplane manufacturer to recommend grounding its best-selling new aircraft across the globe on March 13 following the catastrophic crash in Ethiopia three days earlier.
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March 13, 2019
Sharp hike in air fares due to grounding of aircraft
By Vishal ThaparThe grounding of the Boeing 737 Max fleet has further aggravated the aircraft availability crunch in India, pushing up spot fares sharply.
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March 13, 2019
India bars flight of all Boeing 737 Max series aircraft across its airspace
By Vishal ThaparIndia has joined the growing list of countries to not just ground the Boeing 737 Max aircraft but also bar the flight of these aircraft across their airspace.
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March 12, 2019
Ethiopian crash re-opens fears about the safety of Boeing 737 Max 8
By Vishal ThaparBoeing's fastest-selling aircraft ever, the 737 Max 8 is under intense scrutiny following the horrific March 10 Ethiopian crash which killed all 157 persons on board.
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March 8, 2019
IAF MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan amid tensions with Pakistan
By Vishal ThaparAn Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed after take-off from the Nal forward airbase in Rajasthan on March 8 after a suspected bird hit. The pilot ejected safely.
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March 7, 2019
Wizz Air receives first Airbus A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ enginesPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. (Wizz Air) celebrated delivery of the airline's first Airbus A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
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March 7, 2019
Large Innovation in a Small Southern Town: Building Northrop Grumman's OmegAIn a small Mississippi town, a group of scientists and engineers recently gathered to discuss their next project: building large aerospace composite structures for Northrop Grumman's new OmegA rocket.
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March 6, 2019
Boeing Acquires ForeFlightBoeing completed the acquisition of ForeFlight, a leading provider of innovative mobile and web-based aviation applications.
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March 5, 2019
Raytheon wins $63.3 million DARPA contract for hypersonic weapons workRaytheon Company won a $63.3 million DARPA contract to further develop the Tactical Boost Glide hypersonic weapons program. The joint DARPA and US Air Force effort includes a critical design review, a key step in fielding the technology.
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March 5, 2019
Sikorsky introduces S-92A+™ and S-92B™ helicoptersSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced new plans for its S-92® helicopter line that will re-designate fielded helicopters as the S-92A+ after modification, and newly produced aircraft as the S-92B.
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March 5, 2019
Everett Aviation signs with Lobo Leasing for its first Sikorsky S-92A™ helicopterSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today welcomed Everett Aviation as its newest S-92A™ helicopter customer at a ceremony at the 2019 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.
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March 5, 2019
Sikorsky honors CHC S-92® helicopter crew for rescue in NorwaySikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today recognized the heroic efforts of a CHC Helicopter crew with a Sikorsky Rescue Award, highlighting a successful search and rescue mission conducted with an S-92® helicopter.
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March 5, 2019
US Defense major, General Atomics collaborates with Sankhya Infotech for providing Simulation Training TechnologyGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), today announced their collaboration with Sankhya Infotech Limited, to produce Simulation & Training Solutions for SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) program.
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March 1, 2019
Air Marshal C Hari Kumar PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, WAC IAF RetiresAir Marshal Chandrashekharan Hari Kumar PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command Indian Air Force retired on 28 February 2019 after an illustrious career spanning over 39 yrs.
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February 28, 2019
Have proof that Balakot air strike had desired effect: India
By Vishal ThaparIAF insists PAK F-16 shot down, contests Pak "disinformation" on LoC dogfight, stresses "heightened state of military readiness"
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February 28, 2019
Aero India Scripts a New Chapter with Women in Aviation
By Ayushee ChaudharyIt was last year in January that India's Raksha Mantri, Nirmala Sitharaman, adorned the olive green pilot's G-suit and soared high on a Sukhoi-30 MKI jet, to become the first full-time Indian woman Defence Minister to go supersonic in a sortie on the all-weather, long-range fighter.
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February 28, 2019
AMAC Aerospace: New maintenance projects and an Award for cutting-edge engineering skillsAMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce that several maintenance projects have been awarded to the headquarters in Switzerland: Three Airbus A319 undergo maintenance and inspection work, while a Boeing B767 will have an engine change and a 6-month check will be performed on a Bombardier Challenger 350.
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February 28, 2019
Global Hawk Achieves Historic First at Avalon 2019For the first time, Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk autonomous aircraft system has landed during an airshow.
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February 28, 2019
Northrop Grumman Delivers 200,000th DSU-33 Proximity SensorNorthrop Grumman Corporation marked a significant milestone recently with the delivery of its 200,000th DSU-33 Proximity Sensor, a technology which provides air-burst detonation of general purpose bombs for United States and allied airmen who rely on it as a force multiplier in combat.
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February 28, 2019
Minister for Defence Industry and Northrop Grumman Australia sign Australian industry capability deedNorthrop Grumman's AIC Deed establishes a framework to deliver real opportunities for Australian industry in major defence programs, in particular the MQ-4C Triton program with the Royal Australian Air Force.
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February 27, 2019
Boeing introduces new unmanned system for global defense customersBoeing has introduced its newest unmanned platform, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System.
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February 27, 2019
Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters prepare for flight testTwo fully assembled HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH), built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, are preparing for their maiden flights, which will occur before mid-year at the Sikorsky West Palm Beach site in Florida.
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February 27, 2019
Boeing, Vietjet announce order for 100 737 MAX airplanesBoeing and Vietjet confirmed that the innovative and growing Vietnamese carrier has purchased 100 additional 737 MAX airplanes, taking their MAX order book to 200 jets.
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February 27, 2019
Boeing and Bamboo Airways announce order for 10 787 DreamlinersBoeing and Bamboo Airways today confirmed an order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners valued at $3 billion according to list prices.
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February 27, 2019
ATR continues to strengthen flight safety awareness with the reference safety organisation in AfricaATR signed a partnership agreement with AviAssist, the independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting African aviation safety.
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February 26, 2019
Air 7003 Team Reaper Australia takes shapeGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, today outlined the tangible progress of Team Reaper® Australia towards achieving the Australian Industry Content requirements for this project.
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February 26, 2019
Northrop Grumman Scalable Agile Beam Radar provides proven capability for multiple platformsCompany's fifth-generation, platform-agnostic Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) available for fighters, bombers and other aircraft platforms
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February 26, 2019
Northrop Grumman celebrates the launch of the Electronic Sustainment Centre in Western SydneyNorthrop Grumman has begun initial capability development following the recent opening of the Electronic Sustainment Centre (ESC); a sophisticated advanced defence electronics maintenance and sustainment capability centre located in Sydney, Australia.
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February 26, 2019
ST Engineering receives first-ever authorisation from CAAS to test fly its UAS solution DroNet Beyond Visual Line of SightST Engineering made further strides in developing advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) solutions for applications in an urban environment...
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February 26, 2019
Bombardier to Significantly Bolster its Customer Service Capabilities in the Asia-Pacific Region Through Extensive Singapore Service Centre ExpansionBombardier today announced the next major investment in enhancing its global customer service experience with a significant expansion in the growing Asia-Pacific region.
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February 26, 2019
Boeing-Embraer partnership receives shareholder approvalThe proposed strategic partnership between Boeing and Embraer was approved today by Embraer's shareholders during an Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting held at the company's headquarters in Brazil.
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February 25, 2019
RT ANZ: Rotortrade opens a new office for Oceania!Rotortrade is delighted to announce its latest expansion with a new office opening soon in Australia covering the Oceania market.
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February 25, 2019
ATR extends Type 'A' Maintenance Visit IntervalsMarket leading turboprop manufacturer ATR has received certification from EASA to extend the intervals between the Type A maintenance checks from 500 to 750 hours, for all of its aircraft series.
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February 25, 2019
ST Engineering's Aerospace Sector Secures 10-year Airframe MRO Contract from Existing CustomerSingapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that its Aerospace sector has signed an agreement with a contract value of about US$600m (approximately S$813m) to provide aircraft heavy maintenance services to a major North American operator.
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February 21, 2019
Aerion Selects Spirit AeroSystems for AS2 Supersonic Business Jet ProgramAerion Corporation and Spirit AeroSystems announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement for the preliminary design of the AS2's forward, pressurized fuselage.
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February 18, 2019
F/A-18 Super Hornet: Addressing India's Fighter Requirements
By SP's CorrespondentAs operational theatres become increasingly connected and digital, India's future fighter fleet will need to be compatible with the upcoming aircraft and battle systems of India's armed forces.
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February 15, 2019
GA-ASI Demonstrates SATCOM Launch & Recovery for MQ-9B Using Expeditionary Command & Control XC2On December 4, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) demonstrated a complete MQ-9B mission without the use of a Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) Ground Control Station (GCS).
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February 15, 2019
Lockheed Martin to Participate in Aero India Exhibition 2019Lockheed Martinwill participate at the 12th Aero India Exhibition, to be held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station located here, Feb.20 - 24, 2019.
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February 14, 2019
Parallel Taxi Track Operation by all women crewIn a first for the IAF,the "OTTERS" squadron of Western Air Command has undertaken Parallel Taxi Track (PTT) Operations with a full women crew in the Dornier 228 aircraft.
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February 13, 2019
CAG finds NDA's Rafale deal 2.86% cheaper than UPA's negotiated price
By Vishal ThaparReprieve for Modi Government but Opposition unlikely to relent on lack of guarantees
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February 12, 2019
No sovereign guarantee, integrity pact in $5 billion missile deal with Russia: IAF top brass
By Vishal ThaparDisclosure punctures Opposition charges of wrong doing in Rafale procurement
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February 12, 2019
India kicks off $3 billion programme for acquiring 111 Naval Utility Helicopters
By Vishal ThaparThis is the first project under the ambitious Strategic Partnership Model
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February 12, 2019
Exercise Vayu Shakti 2019Vayu Shakti 2019: The 7th edition of the Fire Power Demonstration (FPD) of the Indian Air Force will showcase all weather day-dusk-night operations on 16 February at Pokhran range, Rajasthan.
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February 12, 2019
Northrop Grumman welcomes selection of UK for second major assignment to provide global F-35 avionics and aircraft component repair servicesNorthrop Grumman Corporation welcomes the announcement by the F-35 Joint...
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February 12, 2019
BEL to showcase wide-ranging capabilities at Aero India 2019Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is participating in Asia's premier, biennial air show and aviation exhibition, Aero India 2019, to be held from February 20 to 24, 2019, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru.
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February 12, 2019
Airbus readies large-scale presence at Aero IndiaFrom flying and static displays of its best-in-class products to showcasing its cutting-edge aerospace services, Airbus has planned one of its biggest-ever participation at Aero India to be held in Bengaluru from 20 to 24 February, 2019.
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February 12, 2019
Boeing to optimize crew operations for Royal Air MarocBoeing today announced an agreement with Royal Air Maroc to use a suite of Boeing AnalytX-powered crew solutions to bring greater efficiency to the airline's planning and operations.
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February 11, 2019
Major Landmark: India's LCA Tejas fighter gets long-delayed Final Operational Clearance
By Vishal ThaparDecks cleared for production of combat ready variant
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February 11, 2019
Chief of the Air Staff visits BangladeshAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force is embarking on a four day official visit to Bangladesh from 11 to 14 February 2019.
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February 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman receives $59M US Air Force contract for next-generation navigation systemModular, open architecture systems enters engineering and manufacturing development phase - will help provide important data in GPS-denied environments
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February 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman fourth generation LITENING pods achieve one million flight hoursFielded in 2012, the fourth generation of Northrop Grumman Corporation's LITENING advanced targeting pod has served in every major conflict since that time. Keeping watch over land forces during surveillance and strike missions, this mission capability has achieved a significant milestone: one million flight hours.
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February 11, 2019
GA-ASI and Raytheon Deutschland prove new digital sensorsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, and Raytheon Deutschland GmbH based in Freising, Germany...
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February 11, 2019
Boeing to Provide Uzbekistan Airways with Landing Gear ServicesBoeing reached an agreement with Uzbekistan Airways to provide services that will enable the airline to more efficiently and effectively maintain its 787-8 Dreamliner fleet through the Boeing Landing Gear Exchange program.
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February 11, 2019
Boeing Forecasts Middle East Aviation Services Market at $745 BillionBoeing projects the Middle East will require $745 billion in aviation services through 2037 to keep pace with growing passenger and freight traffic in the region, according to a new report released today at MRO Middle East in Dubai.
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February 11, 2019
Sikorsky's AAG and BLADE announce agreement for on-demand urban mobility option in New York City using Sikorsky S-76® helicopterSikorsky's subsidiary Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) and Fly Blade, Inc ("BLADE"), a digitally-powered aviation company, announced an agreement today to provide a new on-demand urban mobility option in the New York City metro area.
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February 8, 2019
MoD note objecting to "parallel discussions" by PMO surfaces, stokes Rafale controversy
By Vishal ThaparDefence Secretary concurred that meddling weakened Indian negotiating position, but Parrikar termed it "over reaction"
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February 8, 2019
Lockheed Martin at Aero India 2019Lockheed Martin (LM) looks forward to meaningful engagement with our customers, partners, and peers in India and the global defense industry in Bengaluru this February, during Aero India.
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February 8, 2019
Successful flight test of SFDRDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the second indigenously developed 'Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR)' propulsion based missile system from ITR, Chandipur, Odisha today.
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February 8, 2019
Boeing delivers first KC-46A tanker to Altus Air Force BaseBoeing today delivered its fifth KC-46A Pegasus tanker to the US Air Force, the first that will be based at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46 departed Seattle's Boeing Field for Altus, where the base's 56th Air Refueling Squadron is responsible for Pegasus aircrew, maintenance and support training.
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February 7, 2019
Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines power inaugural A220 flights by Delta Air LinesPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., along with Airbus and Delta Air Lines celebrated the entry into service (EIS) of the airline's A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.
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February 7, 2019
Bombardier's award-winning Global 7500 business jet certified by European Aviation Safety AgencyBombardier is proud to announce that the industry flagship business jet, the Global 7500 aircraft, has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, validating the requirement for the aircraft's operation in Europe.
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February 6, 2019
India's communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully from French GuianaIndia's latest communication satellite, GSAT-31 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana during the early hours today.
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February 6, 2019
Safran and MTU Aero Engines join forces for the next-generation European fighter engineIn the presence of the French and German Ministers of Defense, respectively Florence Parly and Ursula von der Leyen, Safran Aircraft Engines and MTU Aero Engines today officially announced their partnership to jointly lead...
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February 5, 2019
Modest FDI inflows for Defence & Aerospace despite reforms
By Vishal ThaparJust $12.54 million received in 2017-18; total receipts $62.7 million since 2014
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February 5, 2019
Highest fidelity simulator ever developed for Predator RPA enters service for Italian Air ForceCAE today announced that the Italian Ministry of Defence and Italian Air Force have formally qualified the CAE-built Predator Mission Trainer for zero flight time training on the Predator B/MQ-9 variant and the simulator has been accepted as ready-for-training at the Amendola Air Base in Italy.
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February 5, 2019
Flying Colours Corp. celebrates thirty years of businessFlying Colours Corp., the North American maintenance, repair, overhaul and completions business is celebrating thirty years of successful MRO and interiors operations.
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February 5, 2019
Boeing partners with Aerion to accelerate supersonic travelBoeing today announced a partnership with Aerion, a Reno, Nev.-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft.
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February 4, 2019
Rafale deal includes arbitration provision under UN rules to settle disputes
By Vishal ThaparCongress unrelenting on Rafale in Parliament
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February 1, 2019
HAL-upgraded Mirage 2000 crashes during acceptance flight, 2 pilots dead
By Vishal ThaparAn upgraded twin engine Mirage 2000 trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during the customer acceptance flight at the HAL airport...
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January 29, 2019
Vajpayee's Defence Minister George Fernandes passes away
By Vishal ThaparDuring the veteran socialist's tenure, India declared itself a nuclear weapons power and fought the Kargil War
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February 1, 2019
CFM logs more than 3,300 orders in 2018Orders for CFM International's two product lines again achieved near-record levels in 2018, with the company booking orders for a total of 3,337 engines, including 126 CFM56 engines (commercial, military and spares) and 3,211 LEAP engines...
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February 1, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $7 million contract for repair of APY-10 radar system for P-8A aircraftRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on January 9, 2019.
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February 1, 2019
US Army selects GE's T901 engine for Improved Turbine Engine ProgramThe US Army has selected GE Aviation's T901-GE-900 engine for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), the US Army's endeavor to re-engine...
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January 31, 2019
ATR performs on targetATR, the Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer, maintained its leadership on the market in 2018, showing a solid performance. It delivered 76 aircraft, booked 52 firm orders and stabilised its annual turnover at US$ 1.8 billion.
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January 31, 2019
Cebu Pacific takes delivery of its first A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ enginesPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. and Cebu Pacific celebrated delivery of the airline's first Airbus A321neo aircraft, powered by the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine.
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January 30, 2019
Lockheed Martin and Royal Netherlands Air Force celebrate rollout of the first Dutch operational F-35Dutch and American officials celebrated the roll out of the first operational F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, commemorating a transformational leap in capability for the future...
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January 30, 2019
Inmarsat signs contract to provide Indonesian national carrier Garuda with GX Aviation inflight broadbandMilestone extension of Mahata's 10-year contract for GX Aviation with low-cost carrier Citilink, also part of Garuda Indonesia Group, taking total commitment to over 175 aircraft
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January 30, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $81 million for retrofit of F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraftRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on January 2, 2019.
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January 29, 2019
Vajpayee's Defence Minister George Fernandes passes away
By Vishal ThaparDuring the veteran socialist's tenure, India declared itself a nuclear weapons power and fought the Kargil War
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January 29, 2019
Bombardier extends Learjet aircraft engine maintenance intervals as the fleet celebrates 25 million flight-hour milestoneBombardier announced today that Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft operators now benefit from lengthened intervals between recurring major powerplant inspections, which have been extended from 3,000 to 3,500 engine hours.
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January 28, 2019
IAF Jaguar Crashes
By SP's CorrespondentAn Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft on a routine training sortie crashed in the Kushinagar area of Uttar Pradesh on January 28.
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January 28, 2019
Boeing receives $2.4 billion P-8A Poseidon contract from US NavyThe US Navy has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion production contract for the next 19 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes 10 aircraft to add to the current inventory of P-8As in the US Navy fleet, all five jets currently under contract for Norway and the four aircraft remaining for the existing United Kingdom contract...
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January 28, 2019
ASL has chosen the Sonaca 200 to support the development of its training centerAs a specialized stakeholder in the management and operation of private jets, ASL operates personal and "charter" flights in Europe.
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January 28, 2019
Vistair airline document management application certified for Inmarsat's SB-S broadband platformInmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has certified Vistair's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application, DocuNet™, for use on its SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) digital aircraft operations platform.
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January 26, 2019
President confers Gallantry awards to IAF personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2019President confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wing Commander Bhuvanendran Nair Prasanth.
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January 25, 2019
PSLV-C44 successfully launches Microsat-R and Kalamsat-V2India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C44) successfully injected Microsat-R and Kalamsat-V2 satellites into their designated orbits. The PSLV-C44 lifted off at 23:37 Hrs (IST) on January 24, 2019 from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota in its 46th flight.
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January 25, 2019
Liebherr to supply Boeing 787 Nose Wheel Steering Remote Electronic UnitLiebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Boeing to deliver the Nose Wheel Steering Remote Electronic Unit for the 787 Dreamliner.
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January 24, 2019
Bureau of Indian standards in collaboration with Indian Air Force releases new standard for bio-jet fuelTo use bio-jet fuel on all military and civilian aircraft, BIS has in collaboration with IAF, research organisations and the industry brought out a new standard for Aviation Turbine Fuels.
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January 23, 2019
Boeing autonomous passenger air vehicle completes first flightBoeing yesterday successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Manassas, Virginia.
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January 23, 2019
Airbus Helicopters sees strong sales increase in 2018Airbus Helicopters delivered 356 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 413 helicopters (net: 381) in 2018 (up from 350 gross orders in 2017), maintaining its lead in the civil & parapublic market while reinforcing its position in the military market thanks to key successes with international campaigns.
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January 22, 2019
US Air Force Research Lab sponsors GE Aviation for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned SystemsA Project Task Assignment for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned Systems (TEAMS) prototype program was recently awarded to GE Aviation.
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January 21, 2019
Is Opposition becoming party to corporate rivalry over Rafale deal, asks Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised the question whether the unbridled political Opposition to the Rafale jet deal is playing into the hands of corporate interests intent on scuttling the deal and hurting national interest.
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January 21, 2019
Dassault Aviation signs a binding agreement to acquire ExecuJet's MRO operationsDassault Aviation and Luxaviation announced today the acquisition by Dassault Aviation of the worldwide maintenance activities of ExecuJet, a Luxaviation subsidiary.
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January 18, 2019
2019 set to be a landmark year for military inductions
By Vishal ThaparFrom a game-changing missile-firing drone to an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), key new weapons this year will give India more military muscle, and generate fresh options for the politico-military leadership to address threats.
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January 18, 2019
Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband now live on Indonesian low-cost carrier Citilink’s first aircraftMilestone achieved only six months after contract signed with Mahata Aero Teknologi (MAT) to implement award-winning connectivity solution across the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet
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January 18, 2019
Dassault to provide special event support at DavosDassault Aviation's global product support organization will once again offer a full selection of services to assist Falcon operators at major business, cultural and sporting events worldwide in 2019.
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January 17, 2019
Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner for WestJetBoeing [NYSE:BA] today delivered the first of ten 787 Dreamliners to WestJet, marking the start of the airline's global expansion. Having long operated a fleet of Boeing single-aisle jets, WestJet will use the super-efficient, long-range 787-9 Dreamliner to profitably serve new international routes.
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January 17, 2019
India's Light Combat Chopper declared ready for induction after Mistral 2 missile firing
By Vishal Thapar3,000 crore contract for 15 first tranche LCHs likely at Aero India 2019
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January 18, 2019
Bell Boeing awarded $144 million for V-22 supportThe Bell Boeing Joint Program Office has been awarded an estimated $143,863,184 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance-based logistics and engineering support for the V-22 platform.
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January 17, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $434 million contract modification for AIM-9X tactical missilesRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28, 2018.
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January 16, 2019
No cheaper Rafale for French Air Force
By Vishal ThaparEuro 2 Billion being paid not for new fighters but for upgrading the earlier order to F4 standard
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January 15, 2019
Govt plans building up Tamil Nadu corridor as alternative to Bangalore
By Vishal ThaparManufacture of fighter aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, missiles on agenda at 5 hubs to corner 30 percent of Defence market
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January 15, 2019
Adani gathers momentum, buys 25 per cent stake in Alpha Design
By Vishal ThaparGujarat-based group takes acquisition route to seek entry into the big league of Indian private sector players in Defence & Aerospace
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January 15, 2019
GA-ASI builds industrial collaboration team in Belgium for MQ-9B SkyGuardianGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, announced today that it has teamed with five Belgium-based businesses as part of an industrial collaboration effort with the Belgian aerospace and defense industry.
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $59 million contract supporting Reaper MQ-9 UAVRaytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon Company wins contract for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile supportRaytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 15, 2019
Boeing Invests in Isotropic Systems Ltd. to Expand Satellite Communications CapabilitiesBoeing today announced its investment in Isotropic Systems Ltd., a London-based startup pioneering next-generation solutions to better connect people and enterprises around the globe.
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January 11, 2019
Focusing on ramping-up: MTU Aero Engines Polska supplies the 1000th low-pressure turbine for the Pratt & Whitney GTF engineMTU Aero Engines' technology is in each and every geared turbofan (GTF) engine produced for the Airbus A320neo. Its Polish subsidiary, MTU Aero Engines Polska, started to assemble the first low-pressure turbine for the geared turbofan...
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January 11, 2019
Boeing B747 has entered AMAC's facility in BaselAMAC Aerospace is proud to announce that a Boeing B747 has entered AMAC's facility by the end of December. The Head of State aircraft will undergo a heavy base maintenance input and several service bulletins. Several minor modifications will be performed in parallel in the VIP cabin.
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January 10, 2019
US Air Force accepts first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraftThe US Air Force has accepted the first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, setting the stage for the aircraft's delivery to McConnell Air Force Base, in Wichita, Kan., in the coming weeks.
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January 10, 2019
Indonesian Air Force places order for eight additional H225MsThe Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multirole H225M helicopters as part of the country's fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and rescue-capable fleet.
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January 10, 2019
High reliability and upgradeability keep LITENING leading the fightThe US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $1.3 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award for LITENING advanced targeting pod sustainment, production, software and upgrades.
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January 10, 2019
Wipro's Aerospace business commences deliveries to Boeing from its Bengaluru plantThe aerospace business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) announced today that it has commenced shipments of part supplies to Boeing from its plant in Bangalore (Devanahalli), India.
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January 10, 2019
Embraer and Boeing welcome Brazilian Government approval of strategic partnershipEmbraer and Boeing have welcomed approval by the Government of Brazil of the strategic partnership that will position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.
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January 9, 2019
KLM UK Engineering & West Atlantic UK sign contract extension for airframe maintenanceA European leader in the regional jets & narrow body aircraft market and having an internationally acknowledged expertise on the Boeing 737, Embraer 170/190, BAe146/Avro RJ, Fokker 70/100 & Airbus A320 Family, KLM UK Engineering is delighted to confirm this contract extension with West Atlantic UK Limited.
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January 9, 2019
US Air Force contracts Lockheed Martin to continue GPS Ground Control System SustainmentThe US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin the GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) contract to continue to sustain and further modernize the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation's ground control system through 2025.
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January 8, 2019
Boeing sets new airplane delivery records, expands order backlogBoeing delivered 69 737 airplanes in December and set a new annual record of 806 deliveries in 2018, surpassing its previous record of 763 deliveries in 2017. Even as Boeing delivered more jetliners, the company again grew its significant order book with 893 net orders, including 203 airplane sales in December.
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January 8, 2019
ATR and Aurigny confirm order for three ATR 72-600sATR and Aurigny today confirm the acquisition of three ATR 72-600 aircraft, following approval from the States of Guernsey and after the initial signature of a Letter of Intention at the Farnborough Airshow, in July 2018.
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January 8, 2019
Eagle Services Asia inducts first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ enginePratt & Whitney's Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA), a member in the global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities that service Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines, has inducted its first PW1100G-JM engine for overhaul.
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January 8, 2019
Cyient Positioned as an "Established and Expansive" Player in Zinnov Zones' ER&D Services Report for 2018The company maintains its leadership positionin the "Overall Ratings" category for the seventh consecutive year. Also placed in the "Leadership Zone" in four key industry verticals.
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January 4, 2019
CAG probing aborted MMRCA programme, Defence Minister alleges UPA Govt deliberately scuttled fighter deal
By Vishal ThaparTearing into the Opposition Congress, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leveled the serious allegation that the MMRCA deal was deliberately scuttled...
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January 4, 2019
Braathens Regional Airlines starts optimal fleet management with ATR Global Maintenance AgreementThe Swedish regional airline Braathens Regional Airlines, BRA, started the implementation of its new ATR Global Maintenance Agreement on first of January, following the signature of this milestone agreement with ATR...
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January 3, 2019
Boeing to modernize entire Spanish Chinook helicopter fleetBoeing will upgrade all 17 of Spain's CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight control system, common avionics architecture system and advanced cargo handling to align that country's fleet with those of other nations.
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January 3, 2019
ATR and Avation confirm order for eight ATR 72-600sAvation PLC, the commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, and ATR confirm Avation has entered into an options exercise to acquire a further eight new ATR 72-600 aircraft for scheduled deliveries between 2020 and 2022.
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January 2, 2019
Raytheon UK to secure hundreds of aerospace jobs in support of Royal Air Force Shadow aircraft fleetRaytheon UK today signed a £250 million contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide 11 years of support and sustainment services to the Royal Air Force's Shadow aircraft fleet.
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January 1, 2019
Aviation Fuel price brought down by 14.7 per cent, lower than petrol, diesel
By SP's CorrespondentAviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price in India was reduced by a sharp 14.7 per cent on January 1, bringing much-needed respite to airlines reeling under a cash crunch.
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December 26, 2018
Sikorsky, Boeing provide first look at SB>1 DEFIANT™Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Boeing provided the first look at the SB>1 DEFIANT™ helicopter the companies have developed for the US Army's Joint Multi-Role technology demonstrator program.
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December 23, 2018
You Are Here: First Lockheed Martin-Built Next Generation GPS III Satellite Responding to CommandsAt approximately 12,550 miles (20,200 km) up... turn left. You have arrived at a new era for the Global Positioning System (GPS).
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December 23, 2018
Raytheon's GPS OCX supports first-ever launch of modernized GPS satellite into orbitThe U.S. Air Force used Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System, known as GPS OCX, to support the launch of the first modernized GPS satellite into space.
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December 21, 2018
Boeing delivers first 737 MAX airplane to Royal Air MarocBoeing today delivered the first 737 MAX for Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its fleet.
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December 21, 2018
Boeing, Green Africa Airways announce landmark commitment for up to 100 737 MAX aircraftBoeing and Lagos-based Green Africa Airways today announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline gears up to begin commercial operations.
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December 21, 2018
Ukrainian Ministry of Interior takes delivery of its first H225sKick-starting the modernisation of Ukraine's helicopter fleet, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two H225s, out of an order for 21 aircraft, to the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior.
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December 21, 2018
Pratt & Whitney lands EngineWise® service agreement with Binter CanariasPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced that Binter Canarias signed an EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement.
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December 20, 2018
Lockheed Martin Meets 2018 F-35 Production Target with 91 Aircraft DeliveriesLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the 91st F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint government and industry delivery target for 2018 and demonstrating the F-35 enterprise's ability to ramp to full rate production.
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December 20, 2018
Northrop Grumman to Provide Advanced Electronic Warfare Simulation and Training Capability to US Air ForceNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a $450 million, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract award to deliver Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) systems to the United States Air Force.
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December 20, 2018
Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator flies unmannedThe Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator took off for a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France. The purpose of the flight was to establish compliance with the demanding regulatory and safety systems necessary for future unmanned flight in France.
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December 20, 2018
Cessna Citation Longitude achieves provisional type certificationTextron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, today announced its Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize jet has achieved provisional type certification (PTC) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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December 19, 2018
GSLV-F11 successfully launches GSAT-7AIndian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F11) successfully launched the communication satellite GSAT-7A from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota today.
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December 19, 2018
Boeing delivers first 737 MAX for Eastar Jet and KoreaBoeing today delivered the first 737 MAX for Eastar Jet, making it the first airline in Korea to operate the more fuel-efficient and longer-range version of the popular 737 jet.
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December 19, 2018
Boeing forecasts demand for 2,300 new airplanes in IndiaBoeing raised its long-term forecast for commercial airplanes in India as unprecedented domestic passenger traffic and rapidly expanding low-cost carriers (LCCs) drive the need for 2,300 new jets - valued at $320 billion - over the next 20 years.
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December 19, 2018
Chief of the Air Staff reviews Ex AVIAINDRA 2018 at JodhpurAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff visited Air Force Station Jodhpur on 19 Dec 2018 to interact with the participating forces of ongoing Ex AVIAINDRA 2018 between IAF and RFASF.
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December 18, 2018
Boeing completes NATO AWACS upgradesBoeing delivered the final Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft modernized with avionics and a digital cockpit to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Manching, Germany.
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December 18, 2018
Goshawk Aviation selects LEAP-1A engine to power new A320neo aircraftGoshawk Aviation Limited (NWS Holdings) and CFM International today finalized an agreement for the purchase of LEAP-1A engines to power 12 new Airbus A320neo aircraft.
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December 18, 2018
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega completes new air ambulance fleet with delivery of third Bombardier Challenger 650 business jetBombardier has proudly delivered a third Challenger 650 aircraft to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega, completing a next-generation fleet of air ambulances tasked with rescuing and repatriating Swiss citizens around the world.
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December 18, 2018
First serial H160 takes to the skiesThe first serial H160 to roll off the brand new assembly line in Marignane performed a flight demonstration on the 17 December in front of the H160 team in an end-of-the-year celebration of the programme's achievements in 2018.
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December 18, 2018
Lockheed Martin's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile reaches early operational capability (EOC) status on US Air Force B-1BLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has delivered the first Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) to U.S. Air Force operational units, achieving Early Operational Capability (EOC) status ahead of schedule.
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December 17, 2018
India's first military flight using blended bio-jet fuel flown by IAFOn 17 December 2018, Experimental Test Pilots and Test Engineer from IAF's premier testing establishment ASTE, flew India's first military flight using blended bio-jet fuel on the An-32 transport aircraft.
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December 17, 2018
Light Utility Helicopter project achieves another milestoneSoon after flying at 6 KMs altitude recently, the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) project of HAL gathered momentum as the third prototype (PT3) made its maiden flight on December 14, 2018.
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December 17, 2018
Embraer and Boeing approved the terms of strategic aerospace partnership, seek Brazilian Government approvalEmbraer and Boeing have approved to the terms of a strategic partnership that would position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.
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December 17, 2018
Airbus and Hungary announce long-term industrial partnershipAirbus Helicopters and Hungary have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to create an industrial cooperation for long-term aviation projects that will initially focus on the production of certain high precision mechanical parts...
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December 15, 2018
Boeing delivers first airplane from new 737 Completion and Delivery Center in Zhoushan, ChinaBoeing and joint venture partner Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd (COMAC) today celebrated the delivery of the first airplane from the new 737 Completion and Delivery Center in Zhoushan, China.
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December 14, 2018
Hungary orders 16 H225M multi-role helicoptersThe Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 H225M multi-purpose helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon management system.
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December 14, 2018
German Federal Police strengthens Super Puma fleet with delivery of three H215sThe German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) has taken delivery of three heavy H215 helicopters, with a fourth to follow in June 2019.
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December 14, 2018
Air Astana takes delivery of first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ enginesPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. joined Air Astana today in celebrating the delivery of the airline's first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft.
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December 13, 2018
Bundeswehr orders H145 search and rescue helicoptersThe Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINWBw) has ordered seven H145 helicopters to replace the German Armed Forces' (Bundeswehr) obsolete Bell UH-1D search and rescue fleet.
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December 13, 2015
Boeing delivers the 787th 787 DreamlinerBoeing today delivered the 787th 787 Dreamliner to come off the production line, marking a special milestone for the super-efficient airplane family and the fastest-selling twin-aisle jet in history.
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December 13, 2018
Bahamasair signs three year Global Maintenance Agreement with ATRCaribbean airline Bahamasair has become the latest airline to select ATR's Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) contract. The GMA covers the full Bahamasair fleet, which is composed of three ATR 42-600s and two ATR 72-600s.
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December 13, 2018
Northrop Grumman successfully tests Orion spacecraft's launch abort motorNorthrop Grumman Corporation along with NASA and Lockheed Martin successfully performed a ground firing test of the abort motor for NASA's Orion spacecraft Launch Abort System (LAS) at Northrop Grumman's facility in Promontory, Utah.
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December 12, 2018
TAP Portugal signs GSLA for CFM LEAP-1A enginesPortugal's national carrier TAP and CFM have signed a General Support License Agreement (GSLA) for maintenance activities of LEAP-1A engines.
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December 12, 2018
Production milestone for Pratt & Whitney GTF™ PW1200G engine at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines in JapanPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines Ltd. (MHIAEL) recently achieved a significant production milestone on the Pratt & Whitney GTF PW1200G engine...
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December 12, 2018
Northrop Grumman expands Arizona operationsNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced today that its Innovation Systems sector operations in Mesa completed the expansion of its Bushmaster® medium caliber cannon production facility.
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December 12, 2015
Royal Air Maroc welcomes first GEnx-powered Boeing 787-9 aircraftRoyal Air Maroc (RAM) is celebrating the delivery of its first GEnx-1B-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. RAM will eventually operate a fleet of nine GEnx -powered B787 Dreamliners.
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December 11, 2018
Photo Release: Chief of the Air Staff calls on Minister of Defence of Japan, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff (JSDF) and Chief of Staff, Koku-JieitaiAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff presenting a memento to His Excellency Mr Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Defence, Japan during his visit to Japan on December 11, 2018
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December 11, 2015
Boeing delivers first 787-9 Dreamliner for Royal Air MarocBoeing today delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Royal Air Maroc, introducing a second member of the super-efficient Dreamliner family to the airline's fleet.
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December 11, 2018
First Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite encapsulated for December 18 launchThe US Air Force's first Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite is now encapsulated for its planned December 18 launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
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December 11, 2018
Pratt & Whitney inks 12-year EngineWise® service agreement with Philippine AirlinesPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., today announced that Philippine Airlines signed a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement.
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December 11, 2018
JetSmart signs V2500® maintenance service agreementJetSmart has signed an eight-year service agreement, with optional extension to 10 years, with IAE International Aero Engines AG to maintain its current fleet of V2500®-powered A320ceos.
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December 10, 2018
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to JapanAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff is on a goodwill visit to Japan from 10-14 Dec 18. The visit is intended to further strengthen the existing defence cooperation between the air Forces of the two countries.
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December 10, 2018
Successful test firing of long-range missile Agni VAgni V, a long-range surface-to-surface Nuclear Capable Ballistic missile, was successfully launched from a canister on a road mobile launcher at the Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, today.
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December 10, 2018
Dassault Falcon 8X in the spotlight at MEBAA 2018Dassault Aviation will highlight its ultra-long range Falcon 8X and new Falcon 6X ultra widebody twinjet at the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show and exhibition, which opens on December 10th at the Dubai World Central Airport.
