SP's MAI Issue No. 3 | February 01-15, 2014 - Aerospace Updates
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AEROSPACE
India to buy 15 amphibious aircraft from JapanJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to India as chief guest at its Republic Day celebrations yielded some important advances in India-Japan relations.
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AEROSPACE
Beechcraft contracts with New Zealand for 11 T-6C trainer aircraft and training solutionBeechcraft Corporation announced that its defense company has signed two contracts to provide a comprehensive pilot training system...
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AEROSPACE
Bangladesh buys Russian combat training jets worth $800 millionBangladesh ordered 24 Russian Yak-130 light fighter jets worth $800 million in the final quarter of last year, a Russian newspaper has reported.
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AEROSPACE
Boeing starts assembly of final KC-46A test aircraftBoeing is assembling the fourth and final KC-46A test aircraft for the US Air Force’s next-generation aerial refuelling tanker programme at the company’s Everett factory, keeping the programme on track to deliver...
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AEROSPACE
Rafale further improves its versatilityThe Rafale has successfully completed its first test flights in a new heavilyarmed configuration, comprising six air-to-ground precision AASM Hammer missiles, four medium- and long-range airto-air missiles...
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AEROSPACE
India's VIPs will fly in Kazan helicoptersThe Special Protection Group, which ensures the safety of the Indian Prime Minister, has selected Mi-17V-5 helicopters to transport VIPs. The 12 VIP vehicles will be chosen from the 150 helicopters delivered to India...
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
Northrop Grumman-built maritime surveillance demonstrator UAS surpasses 10,000 combat flying hoursNorthrop Grumman Corporation built unmanned demonstrator aircraft used...
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
Sagem wins contract for Sperwer drones to be deployed by French ArmySagem (Safran) recorded a new order at the end of December 2013...
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
RQ-21A Blackjack begins operational test phaseThe US Navy and Marine Corps’ newest small unmanned aircraft system RQ-21A Blackjack began its initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) in early January at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California.
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
First Reaper flight in SahelOn January 16, one of the two French Reapers deployed to the Sahel since late December made its first flight. The aircraft took off from Niamey and flew for about 40 minutes.