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T-prop single starts life as P Navajo piston twin

Converting a piston twin into a turboprop single may seem like a bizarre idea, but an international team of technicians and engineers in Russia and Switzer
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World awaits Singapore’s selection

It might seem strange that the aerospace world awaits with such anticipation Singapore’s choice of advanced jet trainer, especially since it will probably
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ITT specializes in ‘letting it go’

To take a place in the top ten United States defense companies represents an achievement by any measure, and ITT (Stand No.
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Embraer C-390 would serve Asia well

Since April last year, when Embraer revealed that it is studying the possible development of a military transport aircraft, the world has awaited further n

Long history of C-130 support is bedrock for avionics upgrade

Singapore Technologies Aerospace is highlighting its C-130 avionics upgrade capabilities on Stand No.

SmartStem works well under pressure

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has new developments to demonstrate and display on Stand No.

BAE’s Herti is a combat veteran

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are no longer strangers at aerospace and defense exhibitions, but BAE Systems’ Herti claims a world’s first as a fully auto
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Aussie aerobats sparkle in the Changi skies

The Roulettes display team from Australia is providing a daily example of skilled flying in conditions that are sometimes quite demanding.
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Maritime UAV no fish out of water

Britain’s Warrior Aero Marine has formed a team to produce innovative maritime unmanned systems.

U.S. Navy Seahawk gets enhanced sensor systems

Lockheed Martin is demonstrating the versatility of the U.S.
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David takes on Goliath in LSA battle

A pair of Remos G-3/600 light sports aircraft (LSA) arrived Friday to tackle a market far from their base in Germany.  Introduced in 1998, the G-3 cla

UAE nears decision for jet trainer

Each of the original three contenders to supply the UAE Air Force with an advanced jet trainer (AJT) offered unique selling points that could have tipped t

Embraer inks more defense contracts

Embraer has signed contracts with the Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Navy for the supply of two ERJ135LR jets for government transport and medical evacuati

Spaceplane reaching for the stars

“The launch of a new era in space travel” is the bold claim of EADS Astrium for its Spaceplane, a model of which stands at the company’s booth (C220).

Super Ranger fills MALE role at tactical cost

Ruag Aerospace calls its Super Ranger the first UAV built in accordance with the new international UAV Systems Airworthiness Requirements and Stanag 4671 r

New venue, resurgent sales spell success for Helitech

Although the shadow of the September 11 atrocity in the U.S.
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Easy-to-fly AeroQuad uses a coaxial rotor

The AN-1 AeroQuad produced in Spain by Aeris Naviter Aeronautical Technologies is on display in the light aircraft static park.

Diamond Twin Star adds MPP family

Derived from the Dimond DA42 Twin Star widely used by flying schools, the DA42 MPP is developing into a family of aircraft that are capable of carrying all

Super Ranger UAV delivers high endurance at more affordable price

Claimed to be the first UAV system to be built in accordance with the new international UAV Systems Airworthiness Requirements, the Ruag Aerospace Super Ra
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Diamond Twin Star adds MPP family

Derived from the Dimond DA42 Twin Star widely used by flying schools, the DA42 MPP is developing into a family of aircraft that are capable of carrying all

Denel to make helmet trackers for Typhoons

South Africa’s Denel Optronics has been awarded a multi-million dollar production order for optical helmet tracker systems (HTS) to equip the Eurofighter T

New airborne sensor draws its first customer

Within a month of celebrating inward investment from Germany, Denel Optronics received a launch order from the South African Air Force (SAAF) to su

A case for a ‘sometimes’ UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is arguably the fastest growing aspect of present-day aviation.
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Hybrid UAV motor lands in Europe

Bental Industries, an Israel-based manufacturer of motion systems, is launching its hybrid engine for unmanned aerial vehicles here in Europe, having alrea
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UAVs get warm welcome in Swiss civilian airspace

Don’t be alarmed if you see some unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) going about their business in the skies over Switzerland.

Development, acquisition make Meggitt cohesive

New products covering a wide range of civil and military applications are showcased by the Meggitt Group, which has become not just much larger since the l

ITT has protection for all threats

ITT Industries is showcasing its modular scalable electronic-warfare and self-protection systems that can be tailored for use on fixed- and rotary-wing pla

Eurotrainers could be Korean T-50s

EADS has initiated talks with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) with a view to offering the T-50 for the Eurotrainer requirement.
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King Air set for special missions

Making its first flight just days before the show, the Beechcraft King Air 350ER special mission aircraft is making a debut appearance here at Le Bourget.