Aircraft
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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