Monthly Archive: Novembre 2020

US Deploys F-16 Squadron to UAE

US Deploys F-16 Squadron to UAE

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, UAE — U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 480th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrived here Nov. 12, to enhance U.S. Air Forces Central’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the U.S. Central Comman…
China to Follow Own Rules on 737 MAX Return to Flight

China to Follow Own Rules on 737 MAX Return to Flight

China will follow its previously set rules after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cleared the return to service of Boeing’s 737 MAX jet, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) told the Global Times Wednesday night.

The civil aviation regulator said there are set rules that…

CAE to Supply MAD-XR for US Navy ASW Helicopters

CAE to Supply MAD-XR for US Navy ASW Helicopters

MONTREAL — CAE today announced it has been awarded a subcontract by Lockheed Martin to supply the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for United States Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.

CAE MAD-XR is a highly sensitive magnetometer designed to sense changes in the earth’…

Ministry Threatens Reform of Ukraine Defense Industry: UOP

Ministry Threatens Reform of Ukraine Defense Industry: UOP

The State Concern “Ukroboronprom” (hereinafter – UOP or Ukroboronprom) is voicing its concern regarding the curtailment of Ukraine’s defense industry reform and interference into its economic activities by the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine (hereinafter – the Ministry).

A year ago, U…

Aurora to Develop New X-Plane Under DARPA Contract

Aurora to Develop New X-Plane Under DARPA Contract

MANASSAS, Va. — Aurora Flight Sciences aims to develop an experimental plane under a new Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contract. The X-plane seeks to demonstrate the advanced capabilities of Active Flow Control (AFC) as a primary design consideration.

Through DARPA’s Control…

US Air Force Graduates Final Class of Afghan Super Tucano Pilots

US Air Force Graduates Final Class of Afghan Super Tucano Pilots

MOODY AFB, Ga. — The 81st Fighter Squadron, a geographically separated unit assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, graduated its last class of Afghan A-29 Super Tucano student pilots on Nov. 13 at Moody AFB.

The class was the last Afghan Air Force cla…

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