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Chinese Commercial Aircraft Manufacturer Plans to Deliver First Passenger Jet in 2021

February 6, 2018 @ 02:43 PM

Chinese State-run Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) is planning to deliver its first home-grown passenger jet in 2021. COMAC plans to first target the Chinese market before moving to Southeast Asia and Africa, Lu Zheng, deputy general manager of sales and marketing was quoted as saying by
Rheinmetall and Sikorsky Team-up to Offer CH-53K for Germany's New Heavy Lift...

February 6, 2018 @ 12:44 PM

Rheinmetall and Sikorsky signed a strategic teaming agreement for competing in the German Air Force "Schwerer Transporthubschrauber" (STH) Program. "With Rheinmetall as the strategic partner for Sikorsky, we are convinced that together we provide the best possible state-of-the-art aircraft for the German Air Force as successor for the legacy CH-53G fleet," said Armin Papperger Rheinmetall CEO
Saab Offers 'Swordfish' Maritime Patrol Aircraft as Alternative to 'Airliner-type' MPAs

February 6, 2018 @ 09:16 AM

In a clear attempt to target Boeing's P8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), Saab has highlighted its 'Swordfish' MPAs as an alternative to "large, costly airliner-type platforms". In a press release ahead of the Singapore Airshow, Saab said that 'Swordfish' MPA consisting of Bombardiers Global 6000 ultra-long-range aircraft, General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canadas acoustics processor and Saabs pedigree in total airborne surveillance solutions, ensures a new era in maritime air power
USAF to Experiment Maintenance, Data Networking, Sensors of Two Light Attack Aircraft

February 5, 2018 @ 05:18 PM

The US Air Force will continue experimenting with two non-developmental aircraft, Textron Aviation AT-6 Wolverine and Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29 Super Tucano this year. The USAF plans to work closely with the industry to experiment with maintenance, data networking and sensors with the two light attack aircraft rather than do a combat demonstration, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson said in a statement last Friday
KMW-Rheinmetall Offer 60% Workshare if UK Picks BOXER IFV

February 5, 2018 @ 01:06 PM

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW)-Rheinmetall joint venture ARTEC has signed agreements with UK based BAE Systems, Pearson Engineering and Thales companies offering 60 percent of workshare if UK selects BOXER Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)for Armys next generation Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) program. According to the agreements, at least 60% of BOXERs value creation and 100% of final assembly will take place in Britain
USAF Chief of Staff Flies Indian LCA Tejas Fighter Jet

February 3, 2018 @ 09:30 AM

The US Air Force Chief of Staff General David L Goldfein has flown the Indian Air Forces domestically built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft from an Air Force station in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This was the first time that a foreign military head has flown the fighter aircraft
Boeing, AAR, StandardAero Win P-8A Airframe, Engine Maintenance Contract

February 2, 2018 @ 08:10 AM

Boeing, AAR Aircraft Services and StandardAero are being awarded contracts for P-8A Poseidon airframe and engine maintenance and repair depot support for the US Navy, Australia and other foreign customers. The aggregate amount for all contracts is $268
IAF Issues Tender For Six Mid-air Refuelers For Third Time

January 26, 2018 @ 12:54 PM

The Indian Air Force has issued tender for purchase at least six midair refuelers that could cost over $2 billion, after two failed attempts to induct new tankers. This will be the third tender for tankers in the last 10 years, with the previous two failing to end up as contracts due to price complications
AVIC China To Launch Upgraded ‘Wing Loong’ MALE Armed Drone In 2018

January 25, 2018 @ 06:56 PM

Chinas AVIC announced Thursday that it will launch an upgraded version of the domestically-developed Wing Loong UAS family in 2018, local media reports. The new modernized Wing Loong ID UAV will conduct its maiden flight and enter the market in 2018, Xinhua reports quoting AVIC delegates at the Wing Loong UAS Development Conference on Thursday
BAE Systems Introduces New Upgraded CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

January 24, 2018 @ 01:56 PM

BAE Systems presented the next phase of development for the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), today at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference in London. According to company

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