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Military aviationUSA: Senate proposed limit to the F-35 programme
Washington, USA - A maximum of 32 units per year
Rumors indicate that, for the fiscal year 2012, the US Senate committee proposed to block the production of the F-35 warplanes at around 32 aircraft per year until 2013; the commission recommended also... more
Military aviationIran modifies foreign military aircraft (VIDEO)
Tehran, Iran - Flight tests start
The local press reported that IRIAF - Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force - has these days started the main phase of a four stage air drill, running tests on the missiles and ammunition; the lieutenant... more
Military aviation"Wikileaks" sources say that Belgium wants to purchase F-35 aircraft
Brussels, Belgium - The country will not participate to the production process
A news release stated that the Belgian government would be willing to buy F-35 military aircraft: in a meeting held October 16, 2009, defense minister Pieter De Crem had discussed the matter with the US... more
Military aviationDisestablishment ceremony for the C-12 aircraft of the US Navy
Coronado, USA - At the Naval base Coronado
The US Navy has recently organised a ceremony to disestablish the Beechcraft C-12 "Huron" aircraft at the Coronado naval base, in California; the plane ended its naval career, where it was used to support... more
Military aviationJapan invests in the experimental aircraft ATD-X (VIDEO)
Tokyo, Japan - Around 100 million dollars to be used
The Japanese defense minister said that the country is planning to allocate funds of around 102.8 million dollars - though the figure is yet to be determined - to promote further research on the Mitsubishi... more
Military aviationTraining of military aircraft pilots: SimiGon signs contract with US Air Force
Orlando, USA - Value of the accord 2,6 million dollars
The Israeli company SimiGon, specialized in simulation and training solutions for aircraft, announced today 1st September that it has signed a 2,6 million dollars contract with the US Air Force Air Education... more
Military aviationPentagon will supply Tunisia and Malta with military equipment
Washington, USA - 25 million dollars provided
The press reported yesterday that the Pentagon has decided to send military equipment to support Malta and Tunisia: according to data provided, patrol boats, trucks, helicopters and radar upgrades will... more
Military aviationHelicopters deployed in the international "Search and Rescue" exercise "Grifone 2011"
Turin, Italy - From 5 to 9 September in Val d'Ossola, Italy
From 5 to 9 September will take place "Grifone 2011", an international exercise promoting the "Search and Rescue" cooperation between several Countries. In the event, organized by AMI, Italian Air Force,... more
Military aviationUS Navy implements bio fuel programme
Patuxent River, USA - Tested on T-45
With the objective of halving the cost of the US Navy-fuel by 2015, the secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said he was extremely pleased with the results achieved till now through the alternative energy program... more
Military aviationKorotkov: negotiations with the Ministry of Defense on purchase of MiG-29/K KUB aircraft close to completion
Moscow, Russia - They will be destined to the Country's naval aviation
Today the deputy-head of MiG Corporation, Sergei Korotkov, unveiled some information on the next purchases of the Defense Ministry. It would have nearly come to completion the agreement on the MiG-29K... more
Military aviationTest on F-35 aircraft resumed
Los Angeles, USA - After grounding on August 2
As published by "Aviation Week", the F-35 Joint Program Office has decided to resume the aircraft ground testing, interrupted after the interference occurred on August 2 that forced the grounding of the... more
Military aviationFalcon Hypersonic aircraft: also the second launch test is failed
Washington, USA - HTV-2 lost shortly after the separation from Minotaur rocket
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects) has recently unveiled from its "Twitter" account that also the second flight test of its unmanned Falcon Hypersonic (HTV-2, High Technology Vehicle) is failed. The... more
Military aviationEurofighter aircraft: Libya Mission marks 1,000 operational hours on Typhoons for RAF pilot
London, UK - For Squadron Leader Jody McMeeking
For Squadron Leader Jody McMeeking, a ‘dawn patrol’ mission over Libya as part of NATO’s commitment to protecting the civilian population saw him rack up his 1,000th flying hour on the Typhoon aircraft. That’s quite a... more
Military aviationUkraine may privatize defence industry
Kiev, Ukraine - Military tops complain it of oldness
On a visit today on August 11 to an industrial plants in eastern Ukraine, prime minister Mykola Azarov said the Country would intend to proceed with the privatization of part of the defense companies,... more
Military aviationFound US fighter aircraft missed near San Diego
San Diego, USA - The men on board are still alive
This morning the two men who were on board the F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft of the Marine that was lost last night, have been found; the US Coast Guard reported that a rescue helicopter has found two... more
Military aviationSecond test on US super-fast aircraft (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Scheduled for today
It has been scheduled for August 10 between 07:00 am and 01:00 pm local time the second flight test for the hypersonic speed HTV-2 aircraft (Hypersonic Technology Vehicle), also known as Falcon project... more
Military aviationMaiden voyage of the first Chinese aircraft carrier: "Varyag" able to transport 24 helicopters and 26 planes
Beijing, China - Formally it will be employed for scientific research, but it will carry anti-ship, ground-air missiles and weapon systems
The 20-million-dollar first Chinese aircraft carrier, built in Russia and purchased by Beijing from Ukraine in 1998, departed today from Delian harbour for its maiden flight. The boat -named "Varyag"... more
Military aviationThe last flight of Australian F-11 bomber aircraft
Amberley, Australia - On the back of a trailer
For fans of the Australian F-111 bomber comes the opportunity to see the F-111C serial number A8-132 in flight across Australia bound to Edinburgh, in the south of the Country, where it will be placed... more
Military aviationRussia announces development of new AWACS plane
Moscow, Russia - Within 2016
Russian Air Force chief Colonel General Alexander Zelin announced today August 9 that the Country hopes to develop by 2016 a new aircraft AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). The general told... more
Military aviationProblem during XP-1 aircraft ground tests
Tokyo, Japan - Airplane produced by national industry
The Japanese ministry of defence has announced today August 8 that during ground tests performed on the XP-1 maritime patrol aircraft of Kawasaki Heavy Industries rips were found in different parts of... more
Military aviationRussia, which planes will now reach the most inaccessible and isolated areas of the territory?
Moscow, Russia - Many wonder what it's going to happen following the imminent retirement of Tupolev Tu-134s and Antonov An-24s
Following the accidents occurred in Summer involving a Tupolev Tu-134 (see AVIONEWS) and an Antonov An -24 (see AVIONEWS) aircraft, which caused totally the killing of 54 people, Russian President Dmitry... more
Military aviationTwo new "Super Hornet" fighter aircraft delivered to Australia
Canberra, Australia - Other three arrived last month
The minister for defence material of Australia Jason Clare announced today August, 5 that the Country received two new F/A-18F "Super Hornet" fighter aircraft, arrived at RAAF base Amberley in Queensland.... more
Military aviationF-35 fighter aircraft fleet grounded
Los Angeles, USA - Composed of 20 airplanes
Due to a problem with the IPP (Integrated Power Package) the 20 F-35 Lightning II planes' fleet has been grounded; the incident happened on August 2 at Edwards Air Force Base, California, during a ground... more
Military aviationRussia starts production of MiG-29 aircraft for India
Moscow, Russia - 11 fighters already delivered
Sergei Korotkov, head of MiG corporation, announced that Russia started production of 29 MiG-29K military aircraft according to an agreement with India signed in March 2010; yesterday the same industry... more
Military aviationFirst four F-16 fighter aircraft to reach Morocco
Fort Worth, USA - A ceremony will be held at the arrival
Lockheed Martin has confirmed in a statement released yesterday, August 1st, the news that the first four F-16 fighter jets US manufacturing will arrive in Morocco by the end of the week at the air base... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS in Bosnia-Herzegovina: aircraft and helicopters under Osbih's flag
Sarajevo, Bosnia - Modernization and restructuring for air components
Osbih (Oružane Snage Bosne iHercegovine), Cyrillic (Oružane Snage Bosne iHercegovine), is the official military Force of Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Bosnian armed forces were unified in 2005 and are formed o... more
Military aviationRussian Sukhoi T-50 fighter aircraft will make its first public appearance in August
Moscow, Russia - During "Maks-2011"
The Deputy General Director of Russian Aviasalon company Nikolai Zanegin announced today July 27 that the Russian Sukhoi T-50 fifth-generation fighter aircraft will appear for the first public flight during... more
Military aviationEmbraer chooses IAE engine for KC-390 transport aircraft
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil - First time for V2500 in the military field
Embraer announced on July 25 with a press release to have choosen International Aero Engines (IAE) as a partner for the supply of V2500-E5 engine that will be used for KC-390 military transport aircraft;... more
Military aviationMalaysia: waiting for the decision on the new fighter aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Among the favourite the Eurofighter Typhoon
After ten years in which the Malaysian program for the purchase of new fighter has seen three Requests For Information, the last in 2010, local press reported on July 26 that among the favourites in the... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS in Montenegro: its armed Force
Podgorica, Montenegro - Vojska Crne Gore (VCG) includes Army, Navy and Air Force
Montenegro, or Crna Gora, that literally means "Black mountains", is an European Country of the Balkan peninsula in South-Eastern Europe with a coast on Adriatic sea on the South-West and Croatia to the... more
Military aviationFour RAF Tornado in Italy for "Ellamy" Operation
Gioia del Colle, Italy - For mission's support
Yesterday, on Thursday, July 21 four RAF Tornado GR-4 fast aircraft have arrived at the base of Gioia del Colle (South Italy) belonging to the 2 Squadron AC (Army Cooperation) to assist and support Operation... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS Special Lebanon (3). Aircraft and helicopters: from Mirage planes and AB-212s to PC-9s and Mi-24s
Rome, Italy - Are T-63s and MB-339s coming?
The leap in quality and performance of French bison respect the predecessors jets was at least as huge as maintenance costs that imposed the allocation of substantial financial resources hard to reconcile... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS Special Lebanon (2): first FAL's aircraft
Rome, Italy - Starting with Percival Proctor
The Lebanese armed forces, Al-Quwwat al-Musallaha al-Lubnâniyya, are formed by the three classic components, the Army, Navy and Air Force under the motto "Honor, sacrifice, loyalty". The tasks of course... more
Military aviationMilitary airplanes and helicopters. Special: AVIONEWS in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - A detailed report of three reporters visiting the Lebanese base of Rayak
Almost as big as Italian Abruzzo region, overlooking the eastern side of the Mediterranean area considered the cradle of humankind, always been a crossroads of people and religions and for decades plagued... more
Military aviationUS Senate approved Florida military bases funding
Jacksonville, USA - 235 million dollars in construction spending
The US Senate approved yesterday Thursday, July 22 funding amounts of 235 million dollars total for military bases in Florida, setting a specific amount for each. 17 millions have been allocated for... more
Military aviationBangladesh navy purchases two Ruag Do-228NG aircraft
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Last years two AW-109E helicopters were ordered
It has been reported today, Thursday, July 21 the news of the purchase by the Bangladesh Navy of two maritime patrol and rescue Ruag Do-228NG aircraft, an updated version of Do-228/212. The aircraft,... more
Military aviationRussia could buy up to 40 multi-role Su-30 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The contract to be signed with Irkut would provide for the sale of 28 planes plus an option for 12 further copies
According to reports from Russian agencies, the defense ministry of the Country would be to sign a contract with Irkut Corporation for the sale of up to 40 Su-30 airplanes. It would have been unveiled... more
Military aviationF-35 JSF: LRIP budget increased
Washington, USA - Confirmed by F-35 programme office
As can be seen by a question and answer published on social networking site "Twitter" between U.S. Senator John McCain and Lockheed Martin, the expected cost for the production of the first 28 F-35 JSF... more
Military aviationIsrael is looking for a trainer aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - The Country would use US funds
A source revealed on Thursday, July 14 that a request for proposal for the purchase of military trainer aircraft should be issued by Israel within the month of August. Discussions over the next-five year... more
Military aviationIndia-France deal to upgrade "Mirage" fighter airplanes
New Delhi, India - Value: 2.4 billion dollars
It has been announced today, Thursday, July 14 by Indian Air Force that the government has entered into an agreement with the French group made by Dassault, Thales and European group MBDA for the upgrade... more
Military aviationNimrod R-1 in permanent exhibit at East Midlands Airport (VIDEO)
Midlands, England - Ends version R-1 career
Landed yesterday Tuesday, July 12 at East Midlands Airport in England the electronic surveillance and espionage aircraft Nimrod R-1 XW664, thereby effecting its last flight after being used in Libya last... more
Military aviationIraq may buy US F-16 fighter jets
Washington, USA - News reported yesterday by CNN
It has been announced yesterday Tuesday, July 12 from a US military spokesman, that it would seem that Iraq intends to buy 18 US F-16 fighter airplanes at a cost of 3 billion dollars. To explain the details... more
Military aviationEmergency landing in Malta for a French military plane
Valletta, Malta - The Country is at about 300 km from Lybia
Yesterday on Monday, July 4, a Breguet BR-1150 Atlantic aircraft of French Air Force was forced to make an emergency landing at the international airport of Valletta (Malta) due to failure of one of the... more
Military aviationBoeing unveils names of suppliers of key-components for KC-46 tanker aircraft
Seattle, USA - The winner of the "KC-X" bid called by USAF to replace 179 outdated KC-135s
Boeing unveiled today the names of suppliers of key components for KC-46 tankers, recently chosen by US Air Force, USAF, as the winners of the bid for the replacement of 179 KC-135s, now outdated (see... more
Military aviationStarted today a series of inspection flights of British observers above Russian skies on Saab-340 Swedish aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Under the "Open Skies" treaty
Today were started, and will end on June 24, inspection flights over Russian territory carried out by a team of British observers, monitored and coordinated by local specialists. The controls, falling... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force Eurofighter airplanes in Iceland for the "Northern Viking" exercise
Hallbergmoos, Germany - From June 2-10
Another challenging, long distance deployment for the Typhoon. Four aircraft in service with the Italian Air Force recently participated in the "Northern Viking" exercise held in Iceland from the 2nd to... more
Military aviationDassault's Falcon 900LX plane receives certification by CAAC, Civil Aviation Administration of China
Teterboro, USA - The first copy of this model will be delivered to the Asia's Country within the end of the year
After the Falcon 7X and Falcon 2000, also a third "Falcon" model of Dassault Aviation, the 900LX, received the certification from CAAC, Civil Aviation Administration of China. It's the winglet-equipped... more
Military aviationUS Navy starts flight tests of ATK's advanced missile AARGM
Minneapolis, USA - A cooperative program with Italy
A press release of the company announced that American firm ATK recently completed an initial flight integrated test of EA-18G Growler electronic aircraft and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft equipped with... more
Military aviationBoeing, Indian Air Force will purchase 10 C-17 Globemaster III airplanes
New Delhi, India - Deliveries should occur in 2013 and 2014
On Wednesday, it was signed an agreement establishing India as C-17 largest international customer: it's the purchase, from Indian ministry of defense, of 10 copies of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, for... more
Military aviationCanada, operations of "CT-155 Hawk" trainer aircraft of BAE Systems suspended
Ottawa, Canada - After an incident occurred on Friday in the Cold Lake Air Base in Alberta province
Canada's department of national defense unveiled that has been unveiled, as a precautionary measure, to suspend all the operations of the Hawk 155 of BAE Systems, named "CT-155 Hawks", in the fleet of... more