Military Logistics
First A330 MRTT arrives at main operating base
The first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) arrived at its main operating base in the Netherlands ...
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Training
PREMIUM: Czech Army adds TESS capabilities
Soldiers of the 71st Mechanized Battalion based at Hranice have tested the latest tranche of laser-based Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) delivered by Saab Training ...
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Experts say massive Egyptian spending spree does not add up
Under pressure from the US government to stop buying Russian fighter jets, attacked by French President Emmanuel Macron over human rights abuses, accused by Italian ...
Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Indonesian interest in Osprey wavers
The 6 July announcement of a potential FMS deal for eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Block C Ospreys to Indonesia took many by surprise. Including some in ...
Defence Notes
PODCAST: New Serbian combat drones, Type 26 update and Asia Pacific round-up
Welcome to Episode 27 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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Naval Warfare
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Unmanned Vehicles
Denel unveils Seeker 400
18th September 2008
South Africa’s Denel Dynamics has unveiled its latest UAV at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008. The latest iteration of the Seeker family, the Seeker 400, ...
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Rotorhub
ITT achieves FAA milestone on ADS-B air traffic modernization program
18th September 2008
ITT Corporation today announced it has successfully deployed the Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) essential services system for southern Florida, achieving Initial Operational Capability ...
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Rotorhub
South Africa: Transnet National Port Authority orders a Grand helicopter for harbour pilot shuttle operations
18th September 2008
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) of South Africa has ordered a Grand light twin helicopter for its Harbour ...
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Rotorhub
AgustaWestland assign 100th Grand helicopter to Russian customer
18th September 2008
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the assignment of the 100th Grand light twin helicopter to a Russian private customer. The aircraft will be used for ...
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing to Provide Research and Development for US Army Rotorcraft Programs
18th September 2008
The Boeing Company has won three competitive proposals resulting in U.S. Army Technology Investment Agreements with a combined value of more than $19 million. The ...
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Rotorhub
South Africa: Eurocopter opens upgraded Cape Town Service Facility
18th September 2008
Eurocopter, the world’s leading supplier of civil, law enforcement, emergency response and utility helicopters, has invested around ZAR 2 million in upgrading its Cape Town- ...
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Rotorhub
Ducommun names new CFO
18th September 2008
Ducommun Incorporated announced that Joseph P. Bellino has joined the company as vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Bellino reports to Joseph C. Berenato, ...
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Rotorhub
Axsys Technologies announces new Surveillance Systems Group President
18th September 2008
Axsys Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and development of high-performance surveillance cameras, imaging systems and related motion control technologies, today announced that ...
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Rotorhub
Court requires transfer of 7.9% of shares in Vector Aerospace between key shareholders
18th September 2008
Group Limited ("I.M.P. Group") announced that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has determined that I.M.P. Group is entitled to an order of specific performance ...
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Rotorhub
South African company offers Puma upgrade
18th September 2008
Thunder City, a Cape Town based company best known for its fleet of vintage jet fighters, used Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008 as the venue ...
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Defence Notes
JetBlue commits to LiveTV email service
17th September 2008
AFTER nine months of trials New York-based low-fare carrier JetBlue has committed to a fleetwide implementation of the inflight email service offered by its LiveTV ...
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Defence Notes
CTT Systems lands Air New Zealand fleet order
17th September 2008
SWEDEN’S CTT Systems has landed one of its biggest deals ever, winning a contract to install its Zonal Drying System in 42 aircraft operated by ...
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Defence Helicopter
New Zealand validates missile capability of Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
17th September 2008
The New Zealand Navy and Air Force successfully fired two live AGM-65 Maverick, air-to-surface missiles from SH-2G(NZ) Super Seasprite helicopters, during a Sept. 5 joint ...
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Rotorhub
CHC and First Reserve Announce Closing of Plan of Arrangement
17th September 2008
CHC Helicopter Corporation and First Reserve Corporation are pleased to announce that the Plan of Arrangement between 6922767 Canada Inc., an affiliate of funds managed ...
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Defence Helicopter
Future Lynx Engine Achieves EASA Certification
17th September 2008
The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certification for the ...
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Rotorhub
Dart Helicopter Services announces FAA approval of DART Drive Shaft Tunnel for Bell 205A-1/205B Aircraft
17th September 2008
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval of their Drive Shaft Tunnel for 205A-1/205B helicopters. This ...
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Rotorhub
UK: Greater Manchester Police unveil new MD Explorer
17th September 2008
The Chairman of the Greater Manchester Police Authority (GMPA), Councillor Paul Murphy, has today (16 September) unveiled the new GMP Force helicopter. The state-of-the-art MD ...
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Defence Helicopter
Circor Aerospace receives CH-47 Chinook landing gear contract from Boeing
17th September 2008
CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. (NYSE: CIR) announced today it has received a multi-year contract from The Boeing Company to supply landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook ...
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Rotorhub
DART Helicopter Services to Distribute Red Barn Machine Products
16th September 2008
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) has been named the exclusive worldwide distributor for Red Barn Machine’s commercial product line, DHS President & CEO Jeff Shapiro announced ...
