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Military Aviation News March 28, 2011

Bombardier Sells Four Bombardier 415 Amphibious Firefighting Aircraft to an Undisclosed Customer

Today, Bombardier Aerospace announced the sale of four Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft to an undisclosed customer. This is the second order from this customer, who…

Military Aviation News March 24, 2011

Canada â€“ 36 MK-48 Mod 7 Advanced Technology (AT)

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2011 â€“ The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress March 17 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada…

Military Aviation News March 24, 2011

A NEW MILESTONE FOR THE NH90 PROGRAM

The NH90 fleet has logged more than 10 000 flight hours since delivery. As of today 70 helicopters have been delivered to nine armed forces,…

Military Aviation News March 24, 2011

BAE Systems Enhances Capability of South Africa Hawk

Warton, United Kingdom â€“ BAE Systems has completed work to upgrade the navigation and weapons system for the South African Air Forceâ€™s fleet of Hawk…

Military Aviation News March 24, 2011

F-22 Raptor flown on synthetic biofuel

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS)Â –Â An F-22 Raptor successfully flew at supercruise March 18 on a 50/50 fuel blend of conventional petroleum-based JP-8 and biofuel…

Military Aviation News March 24, 2011

Airbus Military A400M completes low-speed take-off tests

The Airbus Military A400M has completed a challenging series of tests to determine the lowest speed at which it can take-off â€“ known as minimum…

Military Aviation News, Space News March 23, 2011

First Lockheed Martin-Built Milstar II Satellite Marks 10 Years in Service

The first Milstar II military communications satellite, built by a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team for the U.S. Air Force, has surpassed its 10-year design…

Military Aviation News March 23, 2011

First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for UK Royal Air Force displays its three-point refuelling capability

The first A330 MRTT Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) for the UK Royal Air Force is here captured with both its underwing pods and fuselage…

Military Aviation News March 22, 2011

HC-130J Completes Developmental Testing

The new HC-130J personnel recovery aircraft, developed for the United States Air Force Air Combat Command, has completed developmental testing. The final test point was…

Military Aviation News March 22, 2011

RAF Typhoons patrol Libyan no-fly zone

Â RAF Typhoons flew their first ever combat mission yesterday while patrolling the no-fly zone over Libya in support of United Nations Security Council Resolution…

Military Aviation News March 22, 2011

EMBRAER DEFENSE AND SECURITY NAMES DRS DEFENSE SOLUTIONS AS KC-390 SUPPLIER

DRS will provide cargo handling and aerial delivery systems for the new military aircraft Embraer Defense and Security signed a contract with DRS Defense Solutions…

Military Aviation News March 22, 2011

USAF F-15E Strike Eagle crashed in Lybia

U.S. military confirms U.S. fighter jet crashes in Libya, says one crewman recovered, one “in process of recovery.” Â Photo: Rob Vogelaar, ZAPP

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