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Next Gen V-22 Interface Units Nearing Flight Testing

GE Aviation’s Systems division expects to complete testing the interface units for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey some time in the next few weeks, after which

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Elbit debuts its Hermes 900 UAV here

Elbit has chosen the Paris Air Show to unveil its latest unmanned air vehicle design–the Hermes 900.

June 20, 2007

Saab extending Gripen life past 2040

As Saab celebrates its 70th birthday this year (and 50 years at the Paris Air Show), the company is on the verge of a major technology demonstration progra

June 20, 2007

Saab Still Supporting its 105 Jets

The Austrian air force has signed a new deal with Saab Aerotech, covering the long-term support of the Saab 105OE.

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Engine for A400M transport lags in tests

It seems there is no slack left in the Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engine program for the Airbus A400M military transport.

Engines

June 20, 2007

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.

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

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

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

India’s Tejas missed the show because of tests

Among the most eagerly awaited show participants listed in pre-Paris releases was the HAL Tejas–India’s Light Combat Aircraft.

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Super Hornet growing in export stature

Boeing test pilot Ricardo Traven is flying his usual impressive routine here in the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Bahrain launches UH-60M exports

Sikorsky announced Tuesday that the kingdom of Bahrain had signed a letter of acceptance for nine  Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, the first e

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Unmanned combat aircraft making strides

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

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Athena control can take a hit and keep going

Athena Technologies (Hall 6, Stand B1/C1), a maker of flight controls for unmanned aerial vehicles, successfully demonstrated a “damage tolerant” automatic

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Derco Signs with STA, Senior Aerospace

Derco Aerospace has won a contract from Singapore Technologies Aerospace to install new auxiliary power units and improved environmental control systems on

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Boeing hi-tech research has many irons in the fire

Hummingbirds are incredibly aerobatic, can hover, fly backward and can even hover and fly upside down.

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

G550 Spy Plane Can Be Pilotless

Boeing has revealed a surprise entry for the U.S.

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Tanker competition a real dogfight

The rival contenders for the huge U.S.

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Eurofighter can penalize suppliers

Eurofighter GmbH has finally been empowered to write real subcontracts with penalty clauses for Typhoon production with the four partner airframe companies

June 20, 2007

Austrian saga may be resolved next month

Eurofighter’s first export sale–to Austria–has not been a happy experience, although the company has met all its schedule and performance commitments to da

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Northrop Grumman selects own radar for BAMS entry

Northrop Grumman has selected the Multi-Function Active Sensor (MFAS) radar from the corporation’s Electronic Systems division to equip its entry in the BA

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

Saudi deals done for helos and Typhoons

Saudi Arabia and the UK have already concluded the huge contract for 72 Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets that has been in negotiation for 18 months, informe

Aircraft

June 20, 2007

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Essential news and analysis from the defense aerospace sector. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs in military aircraft, engines, and avionics.

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Next Gen V-22 Interface Units Nearing Flight Testing

GE Aviation’s Systems division expects to complete testing the interface units for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey some time in the next few weeks, after which

Elbit debuts its Hermes 900 UAV here

Elbit has chosen the Paris Air Show to unveil its latest unmanned air vehicle design–the Hermes 900.

Saab extending Gripen life past 2040

As Saab celebrates its 70th birthday this year (and 50 years at the Paris Air Show), the company is on the verge of a major technology demonstration progra

Saab Still Supporting its 105 Jets

The Austrian air force has signed a new deal with Saab Aerotech, covering the long-term support of the Saab 105OE.

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Engine for A400M transport lags in tests

It seems there is no slack left in the Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engine program for the Airbus A400M military transport.

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.

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

India’s Tejas missed the show because of tests

Among the most eagerly awaited show participants listed in pre-Paris releases was the HAL Tejas–India’s Light Combat Aircraft.

Super Hornet growing in export stature

Boeing test pilot Ricardo Traven is flying his usual impressive routine here in the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Bahrain launches UH-60M exports

Sikorsky announced Tuesday that the kingdom of Bahrain had signed a letter of acceptance for nine&nbsp; Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, the first e

Unmanned combat aircraft making strides

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

Athena control can take a hit and keep going

Athena Technologies (Hall 6, Stand B1/C1), a maker of flight controls for unmanned aerial vehicles, successfully demonstrated a “damage tolerant” automatic

Derco Signs with STA, Senior Aerospace

Derco Aerospace has won a contract from Singapore Technologies Aerospace to install new auxiliary power units and improved environmental control systems on

Boeing hi-tech research has many irons in the fire

Hummingbirds are incredibly aerobatic, can hover, fly backward and can even hover and fly upside down.

G550 Spy Plane Can Be Pilotless

Boeing has revealed a surprise entry for the U.S.

Tanker competition a real dogfight

The rival contenders for the huge U.S.

Eurofighter can penalize suppliers

Eurofighter GmbH has finally been empowered to write real subcontracts with penalty clauses for Typhoon production with the four partner airframe companies

Austrian saga may be resolved next month

Eurofighter’s first export sale–to Austria–has not been a happy experience, although the company has met all its schedule and performance commitments to da

Northrop Grumman selects own radar for BAMS entry

Northrop Grumman has selected the Multi-Function Active Sensor (MFAS) radar from the corporation’s Electronic Systems division to equip its entry in the BA

Saudi deals done for helos and Typhoons

Saudi Arabia and the UK have already concluded the huge contract for 72 Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets that has been in negotiation for 18 months, informe

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Sikorsky announced Tuesday that the kingdom of Bahrain had signed a letter of acceptance for nine Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, the first e