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Military aviationUpgraded Tu-22M3 jet to be ready by 2017 (VIDEO)
Moscow , Russia - More efficiency, more system automation, more safety...
According to the declaration made by Andrey Levenets, Deputy Technical Director of Tupolev’s engineering centre, this year is going to start the documentation and the manufacturing of the first prototypes o... more
Military aviationYak-130 aircraft: the tests with upgrade system flight-control by the week
Moscow, Russia - Following the grounding of the whole fleet due to an accident, the upgrade will be installed on all the models of the series
The Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Viktor Bondarev had already announced, informally, that the flights of the fleet Yak-130 (Nato reporting name “Mitten”) would be able to fly again starting from July. The... more
Military aviationF-35 combat jets will not make their debut on the opening day of "Farnborough International Airshow"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - It is not excluded that they would arrive by the end of the week
The F-35 combat jets will not make their debut scheduled for today, on the opening day of the International Farnborough Airshow, after the decision made last week by US authorities to ground the entire... more
Military aviationDefence. F-35 aircraft: the grounding will not condition the order made by UK
London, United Kingdom - The notice of the order would take place to "Royal International Air Tattoo" or to Farnborough airshow
The British Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, said: “We are trying to decide which is the best offer of sale for the taxpayer. Dialogue with the manufacturer (Lockheed Martin, Ed) deals a... more
Military aviationFire aboard a prototype of a Sukhoi T-50 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The aerospace company does not think that this incident will cause delays in the development programme
A fire started aboard a Sukhoi T-50/PAK-FA aircraft at Zhukovsky air base near Moscow. The plane involved is the fifth and latest prototype of the fighter manufactured by the Russian aerospace company,... more
Military aviationPentagon decides to temporarily ground F-35 aircraft for engine issues
Washington, USA - The fighter to make its international debut in two weeks
The US' Department of Defence decided to ground temporarily its fleet of F-35 aircraft after a pilot during the past days declared an in-flight emergency because of an engine oil leak. The incident... more
Military aviationDouble scramble of US' aircraft to intercept four Russian bombers at 80 km from California shores
Washington, USA - "We assess this was part of training", the Pentagon explains
The Pentagon revealed that on Monday 9 June 2014 the United States Air Force (USAF) intercepted twice some Russian bombers which were flying very close to US' shores. Four Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" apporached... more
Military aviationUnited States move two B-2 stealth strategic bombers in Europe
Fairford, United Kingdom - "An opportunity to strengthen and improve interoperability with our allies", the Pentagon explains
The United States have sent in Europe two B-2 stealth bombers: the Pentagon communicated that the deployment of the two aircraft was pre-planned and their stay will not be long. Indeed, their aim will... more
Military aviationUSA admit Russian fighter flew close to US' aircraft over Pacific Ocean
Washington, USA - The incident, which occurred in late April, called "One of the most dangerous in decades"
On April 23 a Russian fighter flew really close to the nose of an aircraft of the United States Air Force over the Pacific Ocean: the incident was communicated by an official of the US' Ministry foe Defence. Pentagon... more
Military aviationIndian Air Force: too many aircraft crashes in its recent history
New Delhi, India - Six casualties already in 2014, 27 in the past 12 months
Yesterday, Wednesday 27 May 2014, a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a routine flight, causing the death of the pilot (AVIONEWS). Unfortunately, this event is just the latest... more
Military aviationRussian aircraft to perform inspection flights over Romania and Hungary
Bucharest, Romania - The officials sent from Moscow will use an Antonov An-30B
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation communicated that some Russian inspectors will perform inspection flights over Romania and Hungary during these days (to May 31), in the context of the... more
Military aviationUS Senate increases Pentagon's budget for the new EA-18G aircraft
Washington, USA - But Boeing might close the production line after 2016
The US' Senate Armed Services Committee authorized additional 25 million dollars in Navy aircraft procurement, along with allowing transfer of 75 million dollars of prior year funds, to preserve the option... more
Military aviationCrisis in Lybia. Sigonella: US Army doubles military aircraft deployed in Sicilian base
Sigonella, Italy - They will be used in case of evacuation of the Embassy's staff if situation deteriorates
The US Army has doubled the number of military aircraft deployed in Sicily in case of necessity to evacuate the American Embassy's staff, in Tripoli, Lybia, where the situation is getting worse from hour... more
Military aviationSwitzerland says "No" to the new Gripen E combat aircraft
Lugano, Switzerland - They were to replace the Swiss air force's remaining Northrop F-5 fighters
Swiss citizens have rejected their government's plan to buy 22 Saab Gripen E combat aircraft in a referendum, despite its previous approval by the parliament. The "No" vote majority (53%) will prevent... more
Military aviationCzech Republic extends leasing agreement for its Saab Gripen aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - The whole programme will have a cost of 780 million Euros
The governments of the Czech Republic and Sweden inked a leasing agreement according to which Prague will continue to operate its fleet of 14 Saab Gripen C/D fighter aircraft for a further 12 years, at... more
Military aviationUS State Department approved the sale of 24 Beechcraft AT-6C aircraft to Iraq for 790 million dollars
Washington, USA - The deal would include spare parts, training and logistics
A possible sale of 790 million dollars of 24 Beechcraft AT-6C Texan II basic trainer/light attack aircraft to Iraq has been approved by the US State Department. As the Defense Security Cooperation Agency... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the Capt. Samantha Cristoforetti continues her training
Rome, Italy - Qualified as backup crew of the ISS 40/41 mission
The Commander Samantha Cristoforetti, pilot of the Italian Air Force (AMI) and national astronaut, has been officially qualified as backup crew of the ISS 40/41 mission, departing from the cosmodrome in... more
Military aviationF-35: Turkey ready to purchase the first two examples of Lockheed Martin's aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - "Testimony to Ankara’s confidence in the program", the aerospace company comments
The Turkish government announced that the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has been tasked to order the first two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft: "Our support to the program continues... more
Military aviationRussian aircraft are increasing patrolling flights over Pacific Ocean, concern from the US
Washington, USA - Operations increased off California and Guam shores
During a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, general Herbert J. "Hawk" Carlisle, Air Component Commander for United States Pacific Command, explained how since the beginning of... more
Military aviationSyria: new Yak-130 trainer aircraft to arrive from Russia this year
Moscow, Russia - 36 planes to be delivered during the next three years
According to rumours reported by the Russian daily "Kommersant" and coming from Rosoboronexport, the Russian Federation's agency which manages the export of products of the defence industry, Syria will... more
Military aviationCanada sends six CF-18 aircraft for patrolling operations in Eastern Europe
Bucharest, Romania - The fighters will perform "Training activities in support of NATO reassurance measures", Defense Minister Rob Nicholson declared
Canada sent six CF-18 aircraft to Romania to take part in NATO's patrolling operations over Eastern Europe, which have been increased during the past weeks because of the growing tension in the area because... more
Military aviationB-2 stealth aircraft: Northrop Grumman completes software upgrade
Oklahoma City, USA - The aim is improving the bomber's mission readiness
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed a new software upgrade for the B-2 stealth bomber, which is part of the Flexible Strike Phase 1 program of the United States Air Force (USAF). It is the first... more
Military aviationAustralia confirms purchase of 58 additional F-35 aircraft
Canberra, Australia - An 8.7-billion-Euro operation
The Australian government has officially confirmed the intention of purchasing 58 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft, which will take the fleet of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)... more
Military aviationAN-70 aircraft, positive tests but production in question
Kazan, Russia - Uncertainty due to tensions between Russia and Ukraine lay the long-term project on the line
The Russian-Ukrainian Antonov An-70 military transport plane is being completed. Several tests on landing and short take-off (600-800 metres) capabilities, its structural strength and service life, aircraft... more
Military aviationF-35s: Italian Prime Minister to halve the order for Lockeed Martin's fighter aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Possible reduction from 90 to 45 examples
The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, could decide to halve the amount of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II it will purchase, passing from 90 to 45 examples. The cut, which is part... more
Military aviationUK Defence. F-35 Lightning II airplane to make in Britain the maiden flight outside of the US (VIDEO)
London, UK - At the "Royal International Air Tattoo" and at the "Farnborough International Air Show".
F-35 Lightning II aircraft will fly in Britain for the first time this summer, the Defence Secretary has announced. The airplane will make its international debut in July at the "Royal International... more
Military aviationAir patrolling over the Baltic countries: NATO to triple the number of fighter aircraft utilized
Vilnius, Lithuania - Twelve planes will be involved, including four Polish MiG-29s
The NATO aircraft which will perform the air patrol operations over the Baltic countries starting from May will be tripled compared with the normal situation, because of the growing tensions in the Eastern... more
Military aviationSouth Korea ready to purchase new tankers: 4 new aircraft for Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Possible two-competitor race between Airbus and Boeing
It is shopping time for South Korea: just a few days ago Seoul has indeed formally announced its decision to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program... more
Military aviationSouth Korea chooses the F-35A aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - "We are honored by the trust", Lockheed Martin explains
The Republic of Korea has formally announced its decision to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program. “We are honored by and appreciate the trust a... more
Military aviationFrance offers four fighter aircraft for NATO patrols over the Baltic area
Tallinn, Estonia - The support might include AWACS operations
France provided its availability to support NATO patrolling operations over the Baltic area with four additional Rafale and Mirage 21000 fighter aircraft. The announcement was made in Tallinn by Jean-Yves... more