Aircraft

08.07.2010 2:00

Finland gets first two of six Pilatus PC-12NGs

The Finnish air force's first two of six Pilatus PC-12 NG liaison aircraft arrived at its Tikkakoski air base on 8 July, one week after they had been accepted at the Swiss firm's Stans manufacturing plant. [Read more]

08.07.2010 2:00

India canvasses global suppliers for stealthy UCAV

The Indian armed forces' wide-ranging pursuit of many of the world's most sophisticated combat aircraft has expanded to the global market for stealthy, unmanned. [Read more]

08.07.2010 2:00

Solar-powered aircraft takes off for first night flight

The Solar Impulse HB-SIA prototype took off this morning for what is intended to be its first night flight using only the power of the sun. [Read more]

08.07.2010 2:00

RAF Eurofighters at halfway point in modification programme

BAE Systems has reached the halfway point in a major programme to upgrade the UK Royal Air Force's earliest Eurofighter Typhoons. Launched in 2006,. [Read more]

08.07.2010 2:00

Israel shelves tanker replacement plans

The Israeli air force has shelved plans to find a near-term replacement for its Boeing 707 tankers. A senior air force source says that after evaluating. [Read more]

08.07.2010 2:00

PICTURE: India rolls out naval version of Tejas fighter

The first two-seat trainer example of India's Tejas naval light combat aircraft will be flown for the first time before the end of the year, following the. [Read more]

08.07.2010 2:00

PICTURE: Eurocopter EC120 hits 10,000 flying hours with Baltimore police

A Eurocopter EC120 light single-engined helicopter operated by the Baltimore police. [Read more]

08.07.2010 2:00

Thales outlines thinking on single-crew cockpits

Thales Aerospace has followed Embraer in setting out its thinking on the possible introduction of single-crew capable airliners, as part of its "Cockpit. [Read more]