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France inducts first C-130J airlifters
The first of four Lockheed Martin C-130J turboprop aircraft ordered by France has been delivered to French Air Force on Friday, 22 December.The first aircraft, a C-130J-30, arrived at the Orléans –...
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Chinese AG600 amphibian complete maiden flight
The AVIC AG600 amphibious aircraft has completed maiden flight from the Zhuhai airport in Guangzhou, China on Sunday.The AG600 is the first amphibious aircraft developed in China and currently the...
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Syrian Air Force L-39 shot down by rebels
A Syrian Air Force L-39ZA attack aircraft was shot down by rebels using a MANPAD air to surface missile system in the northern Hama province on Tuesday.The aircraft on a ground attack mission was shot...
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Sukhoi Superjet receive Saberlet wintip devices
Sukhoi has introduced wingtip devices on the Superjet 100 passenger jet, that improve overall performance of the 100 seat aircraft.Called Saberlet by the company, the first Superjet installed with...
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Indian Navy MiG-29K caught fire during take off
An Indian Navy MiG-29K naval fighter caught fire while taking off from the Dabolim Airport in Goa.The aircraft was on a routine training flight and the pilot aborted the take off.During deceleration,...
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Airbus complete first Beluga XL airframe
Airbus has completed assembly of the first Beluga XL outsized payload transport aircraft airframe with its mechanical and electrical systems fitted.The first airframe was spotted fitted with the main...
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Aurora Orion UAS get funding boost from USAF
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a new $48 million contract to Aurora Flight Sciences for the continued development of the Orion Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).Orion is a twin-engine high performance UAS...
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Airbus rolls out first A321neo ACF with increased seating
Airbus has completed assembly of the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) at its facilities in Hamburg, Germany.The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will undergo ground tests prior to its...
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Saudi Tornado fighter crashes in Yemen
A Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) BAE Tornado fighter jet has crashed in the Yemen's capital Sana, during a ground attack mission on Sunday.Saudi officials said the two pilots onboard ejected safely and...
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First prototype of Russian IL-112V airlifter emerges
The first prototype of new Russian Ilyushin IL-112V light military transport aircraft has taken shape at the Voronezh Joint Stock Aircraft Manufacturing Company (VASO).With a maximum payload of 5 tons,...
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Spanish Air Force receive improved Eurofighter Typhoons
Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire) became the first operator of an enhanced version of the Eurofighter Typhoon swing role combat jet featuring improved air to ground capabilities.Airbus Defence and...
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Vulcan 2.1 main engine successfully test fired
The Vulcan 2.1 first stage rocket engine for the European next generation Ariane 6 heavy lift rocket has successfully undergone maiden test firing.The first hot firing was performed at the DLR German...
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NAL Saras transport flies again after 8 years
An improved prototype of the Indian Saras light transport aircraft has completed first test flight after being grounded for 8 years.The PT1N, an improved and upgraded version of the first prototype,...
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First Russian made IL-78 tanker takes off
An improved version of the Russian Ilyushin IL-78M aerial refueling tanker aircraft has completed maiden flight on Thursday.The aircraft took off from Aviastar's final assembly line in Ulyanovsk,...
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India issues RFI for 6 aerial refueling aircraft
IAF IL-78 MKI tanker refueling two Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fightersIndian Air Force has issued an RFI (request for Information) for the acquisition of six aerial refueling aircraft and associated...
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Italian Navy inducts first F-35B stealth jet
The first Short Take-Off/Vertical Landing (STOVL) F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assembled outside the United States, was delivered to the Italian Ministry of Defense and assigned to the Italian Navy at...
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First production standard EP1000 complete maiden flight
The second prototype of the Epic E1000 single engine turboprop aircraft has completed maiden flight on January 23 from Epic’s Bend, Oregon base in USA.The production conforming aircraft FT2, joins the...
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Falcon Heavy maiden flight on Feb 6
SpaceX is targeting to carry out maiden flight test of its heaviest Falcon Heavy rocket on February 6, Tuesday CEO Elon Musk revealed.The heavy lift launcher will lift off from the Apollo Launchpad 39A...
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Chinese military plane crashes in Guizhou
A Chinese military plane has crashed during a training flight in Guizhou province in Southwest China.The aircraft crashed on January 29 afternoon during a training exercise, Chinese PLA Air Force said...
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RAAF EA-18 Growler damaged in Nellis AFB incident
A Royal Australian Air Force Boeing EA-18G Growler was badly damaged in a incident during take off from U.S. Air Force's Nellis Air Force base in Nevada.The aircraft was taking part in s...
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