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August 17, 2007

Austrian and Eurofighter Reach Compromise over Typhoon Order

Eurofighter reached an agreement with Austria over the disputed contract for 18 Typhoons, as <link http://www.ainonline.com/airshow-convention-news/paris-a

August 16, 2007

Northrop Grumman Wins UCAV Contract over Boeing

Northrop Grumman has won the U.S.

August 16, 2007

It's Official: A400M First Flight is Delayed

To no one's great surprise, EADS finally admitted that the A400M airlifter will be late taking off.

August 16, 2007

UK Gives Go-ahead for Big New Aircraft Carriers

After years of preliminary definition and assessment, the UK Ministry of Defence gave the go-ahead for construction of two 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers.

August 16, 2007

Russian Air Force An-124s on the Block?

The 21 An-124 heavy airlifters owned by the Russian Air Force are now available for sale to commercial operators, according to unconfirmed media reports in

August 16, 2007

Saudis Close To Signing Contract for Eurofighter Typhoons

In our final edition at the recent Paris Air Show we revealed that <link http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/saudi-deals-done-for-helos-

August 14, 2007

DESO, BAE Face Scrutiny over Al-Yamamah

The future of the Defence Export Services Organisation is under review by the new UK government.

August 14, 2007

FAA picks sites for military airport

Last month the FAA selected five airports to participate in the Military Airport Program (MAP).

UAVs set to mingle with regular traffic

The recent commencement of low-altitude Customs and Immigration patrols by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) along the Arizona/Mexico border and the earlier

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Proceeds Apace

All systems go! That was the message from the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter briefing at the Paris Air Show last week.

Dubai Airshow plans another move in 2009

It seems inconceivable that next November’s Dubai Airshow, the tenth in a series that began modestly in 1989, will be the last at the new site inaugurated

Unmanned combat aircraft making strides

Two of Europe’s manned combat air vehicle programs have taken significant strides in recent times.

Heron TP UAV goes public for the first time

Dominating IAI’s exhibit area here at Le Bourget is the Heron TP, a turboprop-powered medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAV.

Diamond Twin Star adds MPP family

Derived from the Dimond DA42 Twin Star widely used by flying schools, the DA42 MPP is developing into a family of aircraft that are capable of carrying all

Boeing keeping C-17 line going on its own

Boeing decided on Tuesday that it would shoulder the risk of keeping the C-17 supply chain going for the additional 10 aircraft, which it hopes will be app

Elisra highlights sensors and IR protection systems

The Elisra Group is showcasing a wide range of specialist products, from UAV sensors and IR protection systems to a new immune satellite navigation system

Super Ranger UAV delivers high endurance at more affordable price

Claimed to be the first UAV system to be built in accordance with the new international UAV Systems Airworthiness Requirements, the Ruag Aerospace Super Ra

Lockheed offers inbuilt diagnosis for its products

As original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for a large fleet of aircraft around the world, Lockheed Martin said it reduces ownership costs for its customers

Chinook gets better missile protection

Newly acquired Boeing Chinook CH-47F heavy-lift helicopters supplied to the royal Netherlands air force are to be fitted with a state-of-the-art modular po