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Military Aviation News October 11, 2012

Iraq to Buy Aero Vodochody L-159 Advanced Trainer

The Iraqi government intends to buy Czech-made Aero Vodochody L-159 advanced trainer/light-attack jets, Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Thursday in Prague after talks…

Military Aviation News October 10, 2012

First production-level F-35B arrives at NAS Patuxent River

BF-17, part of the third lot of Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP 3) F-35B Lightning II aircraft, arrives at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.,…

Military Aviation News October 10, 2012

Boeing Receives $2 Billion C-17 Aircraft Sustainment Contract

Boeing will continue assuring the worldwide availability of C-17 aircraft, which provide vital military and humanitarian airlift capability, through a $2 billion follow-on contract it…

Military Aviation News October 9, 2012

Rolls-Royce awarded US$103.3 million engine services contract for US Navy T-45 trainer aircraft

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a US$103.3 million MissionCareTM contract by the US Department of Defense to provide support for the…

Military Aviation News October 9, 2012

USAF F-15 test force celebrates 10 years of Eagle improvements

10/9/2012 – EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — On Oct. 12, the F-15 Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force celebrates its 10-year anniversary. The…

Military Aviation News October 8, 2012

Boeing Team Reaches Key Milestones in FAB-T Program

The Boeing Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) team recently completed a combined preliminary design review and critical design review with the U.S. Air…

Military Aviation News October 8, 2012

The Royal Thai Army Signs A Contract for Two AW139s

The Royal Thai Army has signed a contract for two AW139 twin-engine helicopters. These aircraft will be delivered in 2014 to perform transport and utility…

Military Aviation News October 5, 2012

Gripen flies at Axalp flight demonstration Switserland

Next week the Gripen E/F test aircraft will make its debut in the Swiss alps during the Axalp flight demonstration by the Swiss Air Force,…

Military Aviation News October 5, 2012

Stennis Strike Group Conducts Flight Operations While Operating Forward

USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea (NNS) — The John C. Stennis Strike Group conducted flight operations Oct. 5, in the South China Sea as…

Military Aviation News October 5, 2012

Components of the first Tranche 3 Typhoon have been loaded

Components of the first Tranche 3 Typhoon have been loaded into the laser alignment facility based in the Typhoon Final Assembly at Warton. Over the…

Military Aviation News October 4, 2012

RAF Tanker Handover

Brize Squadrons Handover Tanking Responsibilities In The Middle East (RAF) After 22 years of almost continuous operations in the Middle East, the crews of 101…

Military Aviation News October 4, 2012

Russia buys 39 Ilyushin IL-476 transport planes

Russia’s Defense Ministry on Thursday signed a contract worth about 140 billion rubles ($4 billion) to buy 39 IL-476 transport planes, President Vladimir Putin announced….