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Norway FY22 budget proposal (video)
The Norwegian MoD released its proposed defence budget for 2022 on 12 October.
Investing in Tomorrow (Studio) Hide
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First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved
Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
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Lockheed Martin to continue network-centric weapons capabilities work for F-35
Lockheed Martin carries on developing network-enabled weapons and electronic-attack capabilities for F-35 operators in the US and allied air forces.
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Turkish F-16s and USVs, plus AESA technology (podcast)
Welcome to Episode 42 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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US orders biological warfare detection kits and decoy flares from Chemring
Chemring to help modernise the Joint Biological Point Detection System and equip F-35s with decoy flares.
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Northrop Grumman further invests into microelectronics
Northrop Grumman has opened a new microelectronics micro-line facility to provide materials for next-generation systems.
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China FOBS off US as it intensifies nuclear race
China astounded many with its recent FOBS test, but such developments are clearly part of China's efforts to enhance its nuclear retaliatory capability as it competes strategically with the US.
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AUSA 2021: Kaman announces new KARGO UAV
Kaman claims its new KARGO UAV will raise standards in expeditionary logistics.
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Panasonic eX2 for Air France?s new 777s
14th September 2008
AIR FRANCE has ordered Panasonic’s eX2 in-seat IFE system for ten new Boeing 777-300ERs. The first aircraft is scheduled to enter service in March 2010. …
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Brit Air Chooses Air France Industries for CRJ fleet Component Support and Logis
12th September 2008
Following a request for proposal for the renewal of the component support for its fleet of CRJ100 and CRJ700 Bombardier Regional Jets, Brit Air has …
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XL Airways and associated companies go into administration
12th September 2008
XL Leisure Group Plc, XL Airways UK Limited, Excel Aviation Limited, Explorer House Limited, Aspire Holidays Limited, Freedom Flights Limited, Freedom Flights (Aviation) Limited, The …
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Afriqiyah Airways Receives First Airbus A319
12th September 2008
Afriqiyah Airways from Libya took delivery of its first medium range Airbus A319. This A319 is the first of three aircraft of this type to …
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TAM Signs Contract for Mobile Communications Aboard Its Aircraft
12th September 2008
TAM Linhas Aereas (NYSE: TAM) will be the first airline in the Americas to offer onboard mobile phone service on its Airbus A320s, to be …
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Lufthansa to start Milan operation
12th September 2008
From February 2009, Lufthansa will offer passengers a greatly expanded service from Milan Malpensa to attractive European destinations. Direct flights will then be available from …
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WAEA: There?s an Aura around Starling and EMS Technologies
11th September 2008
THE collaboration between Israeli Ku-band antenna supplier Starling and EMS Technologies announced at the beginning of the year has come to fruition here in the …
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WAEA: ?We can help IFE to lighten up,? says AP Avionx
11th September 2008
"WE believe we can extend the engineering capabilities of the major IFE and communications vendors," Eric Tarter, commercial products director of AP Avionx, said here …
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UTair to increase 737-500 fleet to ten
10th September 2008
UTair (UTair Aviation JSC) will increase the number of Boeing 737-500 airplanes to ten in its fleet in 2008. The company began operating these airliners …
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Virgin Blue Signs OnPoint Solution Agreement for CFM56 Engines
10th September 2008
Virgin Blue has entered a six-year OnPointSM solution agreement that covers the maintenance and overhaul of all CFM56-7B* engines operated by Virgin Blue and its …
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WAEA: Air Canada Gogos with Aircell
10th September 2008
AIRCELL has added Air Canada to the list of airline takers for its Gogo terrestrially based passenger broadband service. The Canadian carrier plans to offer …
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WAEA: Voyant promises biggest bandwidth yet
10th September 2008
"WE AIM to deliver 10-35Mbit/sec to every aircraft in the fleet, at a cost per bit at least ten times less than that of a …
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WAEA: AeroMobile celebrates service half-anniversary
10th September 2008
AEROMOBILE is celebrating its first half-year of full commercial service. The British-based inflight connectivity provider launched its onboard cellphone capability in March with Emirates, which …
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WAEA: 3,000-up for Inmarsat Swift 64
10th September 2008
LONDON-based L-band aeronautical satcoms operator Inmarsat announced here yesterday that its Swift 64 service, which delivers up to 64kbit/sec, had reached the milestone of 3,000 …
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WAEA: New sounds and sales for Thales TopSeries
10th September 2008
THALES Avionics has announced two enhancements to its TopSeries audio/video-on-demand IFE system. The system, which leads the selections race on the Boeing 787, will in …
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Ryanair postpones Edinburgh base opening
10th September 2008
Ryanair has announced that it has had to postpone the opening of its Edinburgh base as a result of strike action at airplane manufacturer Boeing. …
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Sabre introduces bold, new industry standard for airline reservation systems
9th September 2008
Sabre Holdings today announced the launch of the SabreSonic Customer Sales and Service (CSS) solution, which creates the industry's first real intersection of customer-focused solutions …
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WAEA: Row 44 surfs into Long Beach
9th September 2008
ASPIRING Ku-band connectivity service provider Row 44 yesterday took spectacularly to the water to show that its business plan is much more than hot air. …
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WAEA: Panasonic ups ad action, introduces DVD-quality video
9th September 2008
PANASONIC Avionics has riposted to rival Thales' announcement here of a tie-up with advertising sales specialist Jetera, unveiling a new addition to the strength of …
