Aircraft

Ruag and HISS Team To Offer EW Solutions

The companies plan to market and deliver turnkey electronic warfare solutions for airborne platforms.

U.S. Army Terminates Second Flight of Hypersonic Weapon

The vehicle experienced a "flight anomaly" shortly after launch on August 25.

Britain and Germany Are Still Upgrading the Tornado

Upgrades could continue on other British platforms after 2019 retirement; Germany plan to operate the aircraft at least through 2025.

Pilatus Signs PC-7 Offset Deal in India

Pilatus Aircraft has signed a 10-year contract with Tata Advanced Systems for the Indian company to supply aerostructures for the PC-12 NG.

Cracks Cause U.S. Air Force To Ground 82 F-16Ds

The 75 aircraft without cracks have returned to service.

Paramount Flies New Light-Attack Airplane in South Africa

The twin-boom, tandem-seat turboprop has been under development since 2011.

Northrop Grumman Wins Block 30 Global Hawk Order

The three new aircraft will join 18 Block 30 Global Hawks the service earlier planned to retire.

Eclipse Blames Layoffs on Sluggish VLJ Sales

Eclipse has not disclosed how many of its approximately 220 employees were affected.

Indonesians Boost CN235 Sales after Pact with Airbus D&S

The company is bidding for several maritime patrol requirements in the region.

Interest Grows in Aurora’s Optionally Piloted Centaur

The U.S. company is now promoting the aircraft in Europe for low-cost airborne sensing.

U.S., British Aircraft Support New Campaign Over Iraq

Manned and unmanned aircraft are participating in the intelligence-gathering and humanitarian missions.

Russia Developing New Interceptor, and Progressing with Bomber

BJT Aircraft Guide 2014

Data about hundreds of jets, turboprops and helicopters.

Kodiak Answers Latin America’s Call For Versatility

Quest Aircraft do Brasil is the local distributor for the Kodiak aircraft.

Algar Aviation Shows TBM 900 At LABACE

Winglets, a new tail-cone, a vertical tailfin strake and a five-blade composite propeller distinguish the TBM 900.

U.S. Army Taps Bell, Sikorsky-Boeing For JMR Next Phase

Sikorsky and Boeing will advance the SB-1 Defiant; Bell’s proposal is the V-280 Valor tiltrotor.