Irkut MC-21 Commences Taxiing Tests
Irkut Corporation continues preparations for the flight testing of the first prototype of MC-21 airliner and has announced commencement of its taxiing tests. Within the frame of preparation for the maiden flight, the aircraft systems are being checked, ground starts of major and auxiliary power plants are being practiced, taxiings are...
Turkey To Buy 52 Pakistani Super Mushshak Trainers
Turkish Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) has awarded a contract of 52 Super Mushshak trainers to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) during the second day of IDEF 2017. Letter of Intent (LoI) with Turkey for the sale of this aircraft was signed during IDEAS 2016, in the presence of Prime Minister Nawaz
India's Saras Transport Aircraft To Take First Flight In June
Indias modified and reengined version of 14-seater Saras aircraft, developed by National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL), is readying for its first flight in first week of June. Bengaluru-based NAL has handed over the aircraft to Indian Air Force's (IAF) Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) for test flights after having received push...
Chinese Competition To Boeing 737, Airbus A320 Marks First Flight
China's C919 passenger jet, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), flew for the first time today. The plane is seen as competition to Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 passenger jets in the most popular single aisle segment
US Approves $1.46 Billion P-8A Poseidon Patrol Aircraft Sale To New Zealand
The US State Department has approved sale of four P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft for $1.46 billion to New Zealand
Boeing-Saab’s Second T-X Aircraft Takes Flight
Boeing and partner Saab have completed the first flight of their second production-ready T-X aircraft designed specifically for the US Air Force $16.3 billion advanced pilot training requirement
Iran Likely To Buy Russian Orion-20 Amphibious Vehicles
Iran is keen to buy Russia's upgraded Orion-20 amphibious vehicles that can land and take off on water and ice, using the lift generated by the ground effect of its large wings when close to the surface of the water. The Orion-20 has maximum speed of 180 km/h and can haul one ton of cargo, plus 12 passengers
US Air Force KC-10 Extender Tanker Aircraft Fleet Modification Complete
Travis and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey have completed modifying the 59th and final KC-10 tanker aircraft fleet modification, signifying the completion of a six-year project. Since 2011, KC-10 fleets at Travis and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, have been undergoing flight management system modifications
Kazakhstan To Receive Two C295 Airlifters From Airbus This Year
Kazakhstan will acquire two C295 military airlifters from Airbus. In addition to the aircraft, the contract also includes deliveries for spares and a support package
State Department Approves $195M C-17 Aircraft Sustainment Contract To Canada
The US State Department has approved $195 million worth Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada for sustainment support for C-17 aircraft. The Government of Canada has requested a possible sale of follow-on support for five CC177 aircraft (Canadas designator for the C-17), including contractor logistics support (CLS) provided through the Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP), in-country field services support, aircraft maintenance and technical support, support equipment, alternate mission equipment, software support, spares, personnel training and training equipment, U
US Navy To Resume T-45C Flight Operations Next Week
The US Navy is expected to resume flight operations of T-45C early next week using a modified mask. The aircraft has been tested by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) using a modified mask that circumvents the aircraft's On Board Oxygen Generator System (OBOGS)
Boeing Wins $144 Million P-8A Aircraft Training Systems Upgrade Contract
Boeing has been awarded a $144 million contract to provide training systems upgrade for P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the US Navy and the government of Australia. “The Boeing Co
Singapore’s First F-35 Fighter Jet to Be Delivered In 2026
Hanwha Aerospace Partners with Estonia’s Nortal, SensusQ to Develop Redback-based Battlefield Management...
Qatar Lashes Out at Netanyahu for Attempting to Justify Doha Bombings
U.S. Army Tests Altius 600 Drone against Mock-up of Russian 2S19 Msta-S...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...