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Military Aviation News May 2, 2013

DELIVERY OF THE FIRST ITALIAN NH90 TTH IN F.O.C CONFIGURATION

NHI is announce the delivery of the first NH90 TTH in FOC (Final Operational Capability) configuration for the Italian Army. This event took place during…

Military Aviation News May 2, 2013

Alenia Aermacchi signs USD 141 million contract for the production of components and for the assembly of the first complete wing for the F-35 JSF programme

Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a USD 141 million contract by Lockheed Martin for the production of components and for the assembly…

Military Aviation News May 2, 2013

USAF awards KC-46A aircrew training system contract

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) — The Air Force awarded a contract to FlightSafety Services Corporation on May 1, taking a major step forward…

Military Aviation News April 30, 2013

Boeing Rolls Out 1st F-15SA for Royal Saudi Air Force

Latest international F-15 variant brings enhanced mission capability at lower life-cycle cost Boeing today rolled out the F-15SA, ushering in a new era in fighter…

Military Aviation News April 29, 2013

Iraq to Receive Final Three C-130Js

MARIETTA, Ga., April 29, 2013 – The Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) is set to receive its final three Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] C-130J Super Hercules…

Military Aviation News April 29, 2013

Typhoon test pilots begin Night Vision Goggles trials

New Night Vision Goggles are being trialled by Typhoon pilots at our Warton site. Adding to the very latest technologies that the Helmet Mounted Symbology…

Military Aviation News April 26, 2013

USAF Reservists ready for wildland fire season

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) — Despite the winter-like weather, Colorado Air Force reservists and their active-duty counterparts were recertified April 19-23 here to…

Military Aviation News April 26, 2013

EADS North America delivers 250th on-time, on-budget UH-72A Lakota helicopter to U.S. Army

The U.S. Army has fielded the 250th UH-72A Lakota helicopter delivered to Army and National Guard units by EADS North America since 2006. Every Lakota…

Military Aviation News April 26, 2013

Affordability priority for F-35 program

WASHINGTON (AFPS) — Affordability remains the priority for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter, the Pentagon’s program executive officer for the Defense Department’s most…

Military Aviation News, Z.A.P.P. News April 25, 2013