by JVanDomelen | Apr 13, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
WASHINGTON, April, 12 2016 — The Pentagon has reached an agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the ninth low rate initial production (LRIP) lot of F135 engines, which power the F-35 joint strike fighter. Read more: http://www.defensenews.com
by JVanDomelen | Mar 31, 2016 | Air, Featured, Rotary Wing, Unmanned
SANTIAGO, CHILE, March 30, 2016 – FT Sistemas has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Micro Inertial Navigation Sensor (INS) for the new FT-200FH unmanned Category 2 helicopter. The agreement between the companies was announced at the FIDAE 2016 air show in the...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 25, 2016 | Air, Featured, Rotary Wing, Unmanned
DUBAI, March 21, 2016 — MarchChina’s armed CH-3 and CH-4 drones have recently made international news, being used by nations that range from Iraq to Nigeria. And now NORINCO, one of China’s leading defense contractors, is getting in on the...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 17, 2016 | Air, Featured, Rotary Wing, Unmanned
Not too long ago, superior joystick skills at the age of 15 might have won you nothing more than bragging rights among your gaming buddies, but for one young pilot from England, it has led to a huge payday and instant recognition among a global community. In Dubai...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 15, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
Fairchild Air Force Base and the 92nd Refueling Wing were recognized on Monday with the prestigious Omaha Trophy signifying excellence in serving their strategic mission. The award is given annually to the top performance in strategic aircraft operations; Fairchild...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 11, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2016 — The US Air Force has begun studying future close air support (CAS) aircraft to succeed the Fairchild Republic A-10 as the Pentagon evaluates the weaponry it needs for “prolonged operations” of one year or more. Continue...