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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Land Warfare

Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.

Land Warfare

Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline

Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter

After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.

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CAE launches CAE 3000 Series helicopter mission simulators

21st February 2010

CAE today announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that the company is launching a family of new, affordable helicopter mission simulators for …
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Bell named number one in Customer Service

21st February 2010

Bell Helicopter has once again was voted number one in customer service by the readers of Professional Pilot magazine. Ranking at the top in each …
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Bell Academy awarded multi-year contract with the U.S. Government Service Administration

21st February 2010

Bell Helicopter today announced the Bell Helicopter Training Academy has been awarded a five-year contract with the U.S. Government Service Administration’s (GSA) Acquisition schedule. The …
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Goodrich presents next-generation low-cost camera gimbal for helicopter market

20th February 2010

Goodrich Corporation is demonstrating a low-cost family of stabilised surveillance camera gimbals for the helicopter market that provides enhanced information-gathering capability to budget-pressured cities, businesses …
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Eurocopter displays new technologies and proven aircraft at Heli-Expo 2010

20th February 2010

Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer in the civil and public services markets, displays, on its booth #3128, several of its successful products and key …
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US Navy relaunches US presidential helicopter programme

19th February 2010

The US Navy has launched a fresh effort to procure a presidential helicopter, with the release of a request for information (RfI) to industry on …
Defence Notes

Esterline CMC?s PilotView EFB receives EASA certification for A320

19th February 2010

Esterline CMC Electronics’ PilotView Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB) has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) …
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Skymark buys 737-800 FFS from CAE

19th February 2010

CAE has sold a CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) for the Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Skymark Airlines of Japan. The FFS, as well as …
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Hawaiian upgrades to digEplayer XLP

19th February 2010

Hawaiian Airlines has signed a new four year contract extension with handheld inflight entertainment provider digEcor, to upgrade the airline’s IFE offering from the digEplayer …
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Midwest announces seasonal flights to San Diego and Seattle

19th February 2010

Midwest Airlines has announced the launch of nonstop seasonal service between its Milwaukee base and both San Diego and Seattle/Tacoma. “Midwest Airlines’ commitment to the …
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Meeker Aviation announces sucessful test flight

19th February 2010

Meeker Aviation and AirFilm Camera Systems are pleased to announce the successful completion of the FAA / STC test flight of their new Bell Medium …
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EASA STC for Latitude Technologies' SkyNode S200 Satcom system

19th February 2010

Latitude Technologies announced today that Norway-based Airlift AS, an international dealer for Latitude, has successfully obtained EASA STC "10028603" for the installation of Latitude Technologies' …
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Donaldson to display Rotorcraft products at 2010 Heli-Expo

19th February 2010

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc., will have a strong presence at the upcoming Heli-Expo in Houston, Texas, February 21-23, 2010. …
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Initial flight for first production Twin Otter Series 400

18th February 2010

With Transport Canada certification due shortly, the first new-production DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter has taken its initial flight from Viking Air’s final assembly facility …
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Alaska, Horizon launch paperless boarding and mobile.alaskaair.com

18th February 2010

Travellers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights now have one less thing to carry – a printed boarding pass – after the two airlines …
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NAC buys three new ATR 72-500s for lease to TRIP

18th February 2010

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has completed the purchase of three new ATR 72-500s from ATR for lease to TRIP Linhas Aéreas of Brazil. This is …
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AirTran announces leadership appointments

18th February 2010

AirTran Airways has announced leadership promotions and reporting changes in the areas of operations and customer service. Klaus Goersch becomes executive vice president, operations and …
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Pinnacle announces fourth quarter and full 2009 results

18th February 2010

Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has reported fourth quarter 2009 net income of $5.6 million and a net income of $41.9 million for the last calendar …
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New seats and IFE for Qantas 747s

18th February 2010

Qantas has announced an investment of $400 million to upgrade seats and inflight entertainment on nine Boeing 747-400s and will reconfigure its Airbus A380 fleet …