Training
vIITSEC 2020: Varjo launches next-gen HMD
Demand for virtual and extended reality solutions for military training continues to grow
Military Training & Simulation Special Report Hide
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vIITSEC 2020: T-7A GBTS is in production
The Ground Based Training System for the T-7A can be networked with the actual aircraft, so that pilots in a simulator and real-world cockpit can conduct joint training
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vIITSEC 2020: Lockheed to expand F-35 DMO links
Lockheed Martin aims to reduce F-35 costs per flight hour to $25,000 by 2025
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Greece plays procurement catch-up with Turkey
Tensions with Turkey over maritime sovereignty and the exploitation of lucrative gas reserves in the Mediterranean are directly affecting procurement decisions in Athens
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Australia pursues hypersonic, AI and radar technologies
Australia sees advanced new technologies as essential to keep pace with regional military developments.
Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: ‘Extraordinarily expensive’ outcome for USN as USS Bonhomme Richard to be decommissioned
The USN has declared a second major naval platform loss due to fire damage in less than a decade, after the decision was taken to decommission the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard
Defence Notes
PODCAST: Middle Eastern armoured vehicle market, Iranian naval hype and training in the age of COVID
Welcome to Episode 47 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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Training
Seeing further and better than the enemy (sponsored video)
Sensor vision is one of the most important advantages on today’s battlefield
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Defence Helicopter
Eaton Gets New Business From Boeing In Support Of US Army Helicopter Contract
17th November 2008
Diversified manufacturing company Eaton Corporation announced today that it will receive new work from the Boeing Company in support of a U.S. Army multi-year contract ...
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Defence Notes
SPEEA and Boeing Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contracts for 21,000 Employees
17th November 2008
Tentative agreement was reached today between the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), IFPTE Local 2001, and The Boeing Company on new four-year ...
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Rotorhub
Meeker Aviation and AirFilm Camera Systems announce two new EASA/STCs for EC135/EC145 utility step mounts
17th November 2008
The step mounts provide an unprecedented 1/2/3 or 4 simultaneous payload capacity, other distinct features: max single payload weight 125lbs 4 styles of payload arms ...
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Defence Notes
MEBA: Gulfstream gets into IFE
17th November 2008
Business jet manufacturer Gulfstream has taken another step towards a full suite of IFE and connectivity capabilities for its aircraft, announcing the new Audio Video ...
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Defence Notes
MEBA: Care in the air from RDT
16th November 2008
British company RDT is showing its new Tempus IC lightweight telemedicine system at the Middle East Business Aviation Show (MEBA) in Dubai. Introduced at last ...
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Defence Notes
Ryanair appeals eight EU decisions regarding state aid to airports
15th November 2008
Ryanair, Europe's largest international airline, has lodged appeals against eight separate EU decisions to block Ryanair access to documents in the Commission's ongoing State Aid ...
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Defence Notes
MEBA: MedAire medics for Phoenix pax
15th November 2008
Passengers and crew on VIP/corporate-configured Bombardier CRJs supplied by Project Phoenix will soon enjoy the reassurance offered by the emergency inflight medical service from MedAire ...
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Defence Notes
Dragonair to Launch New Service to Manila in December
15th November 2008
Dragonair today announced that it will launch a new service to Manila, the capital and economic hub of the Philippines and a popular destination for ...
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Rotorhub
Texas Aviation Services and Sierra Aeronautica deliver multiple helicopters to Brazil
15th November 2008
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for 37 years in helicopter and aircraft services, along with its in-country partner Sierra Aeronautica, announced today their first ...
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Defence Notes
FAA issue AD for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321
15th November 2008
see full text of AD here
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Defence Notes
FAA issue AD for Embraer 135 and 145
15th November 2008
see full text of AD here
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Defence Notes
FAA update AD for Boeing 737 100 to 500 series
15th November 2008
see full text of AD here
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Defence Notes
FAA issue AD for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321
15th November 2008
see full text of AD here
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Defence Notes
FAA issue AD for Bombadier CRJ100 and CRJ440
15th November 2008
see full text of AD here
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Defence Notes
easyJet power struggle between board and founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou
15th November 2008
On the evening of 13 November the Board of Directors of easyJet plc ("the Company") received a letter by email from their fellow director and ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Thales Contributes to UAV World Endurance Record
15th November 2008
A solar-powered plane, funded jointly by the U.K. Ministry of Defence and the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD), recently set an unofficial world endurance ...
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Defence Notes
Boeing and SPEEA Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contracts
15th November 2008
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) IFPTE Local 2001 reached tentative agreement today on new four-year contracts covering ...
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Rotorhub
The Robinson R44 Grand earns STC for Sagem Avionics Glass Cockpit Retrofit
14th November 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of a two display configuration of Sagem Avionics (SAFRAN Group) Integrated Cockpit ...
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Defence Notes
Lufthansa Systems expands e-ticket interlining connections for Austrian Airlines
14th November 2008
Lufthansa Systems has implemented a further 90 e-ticket interlining connections for Austrian Airlines. The Austrian carrier has been using the e-ticket interlining solution from Lufthansa ...
