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Safran to Support New Zealand NH90 Engines

Safran to Support New Zealand NH90 Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to support the engines of its NH90 fleet operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). This Support-By-the-Hour-Military (SBH) contract formalises a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and s…
VietJet Closes Deal for 200 Boeing 737MAX Jets

VietJet Closes Deal for 200 Boeing 737MAX Jets

VietJet Aviation JSC confirmed a deal for 200 Boeing Co. 737 Max jets, giving the US planemaker another boost at one of the industry’s biggest events.

The first 50 aircraft will be delivered to Thai Vietjet, the Vietnamese budget carrier’s affiliate in Thailand, the company said in a Tuesday rel…

US Approves $980M Sale of C-17 Support Package to UAE

US Approves $980M Sale of C-17 Support Package to UAE

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of C-17 Aircraft Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $980.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the requ…
Delivery of New Air Force One Planes Delayed Again

Delivery of New Air Force One Planes Delayed Again

WASHINGTON —Boeing’s delivery of two new Air Force One planes has been delayed again, the Air Force announced Tuesday, with the completion of the first of the new presidential planes not expected for at least another four years.

“The new objective delivery date to the Presidential Airlift Group…

More F-35 Fighters Grounded by Lack of Engines

More F-35 Fighters Grounded by Lack of Engines

A shortage of spare engines may leave some F-35s grounded because it’s taking longer than planned to repair a key component for the US’s costliest warplane, according to congressional auditors.

“Inadequate maintenance depot capacity leading to a shortage of operating” engines has “grounded F-35s …

$108 Million Weapons Sale to Taiwan Moves Forward

$108 Million Weapons Sale to Taiwan Moves Forward

A $108-million U.S. arms sale to Taiwan has cleared its most recent hurdle but some critics say it is not enough to help the East Asian democracy defend itself from an attack by China.

The sale was approved by the U.S. Department of Defense Friday and includes spare parts for tanks and combat veh…

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