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27 MAR 2019
Modi declares India 'space superpower' as satellite downed by missile
India said Wednesday it destroyed a low-orbiting satellite in a missile test that proved the nation was among the world's most advanced space powers.In a rare address to the nation just weeks out from ... Continue Reading
14 MAR 2019
Brazil's Embraer posts net loss for 2018
Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer, in the process of a partial takeover by US giant Boeing, announced a net loss of 669 million reais ($183 million) for 2018.Embraer said the loss was a result of ... Continue Reading
01 MAR 2019
US Navy's version of F-35 jet 'ready for combat'
The US Navy's version of the F-35 stealth fighter jet is "ready for combat," officials said Thursday, marking another milestone in the development of the most expensive weapons program ever."The F-35C is ready for ... Continue Reading
11 FEB 2019
Spain joins France, Germany on new combat fighter
Spain will join a Franco-German project to build a new fighter plane to replace the Eurofighter and Rafale, the defence ministry said Monday.Defence Minister Margarita Robles will sign a letter of intent with her ... Continue Reading
19 DEC 2018
China warns US against 'weaponising' space
China said Wednesday it opposed the "weaponisation" of space as it criticised US President Donald Trump's orders to create a new command centre for controlling military space operations."China has consistently proposed the peaceful usage ... Continue Reading
19 DEC 2018
Trump orders US military to create 'Space Command'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered the creation of "Space Command," a new organizational structure within the Pentagon that will have overall control of military space operations.The command will be separate from Trump's ... Continue Reading
18 OCT 2018
Thales applies predictive maintenance to military electronics Thales applies predictive maintenance to military electronics
Thales has been setting itself a double challenge for the last two years in favour of the French air force: to implement predictive maintenance in ... Continue Reading
28 SEP 2018
US F-35 fighters fly first ever combat mission
American F-35 stealth fighters have been used in a combat operation for the first time, officials said, marking a major milestone for the most expensive plane in history.Thursday's mission took place against Taliban targets ... Continue Reading
20 SEP 2018
Changes to come for the maintenance of French Air Force's A400M fleet Changes to come for the maintenance of French Air Force's A400M fleet
"When it comes to maintenance in operational condition for the A400M, we need to recognise that things are moving into place relatively well", one pilot ... Continue Reading
18 SEP 2018
Syria shoots down Russian plane during Israeli air strike
Syria accidentally shot down a Russian military aircraft, killing all 15 crew members, when its air defences swung into action against an Israeli missile strike, Russian and Israeli forces said Tuesday.The incident late Monday ... Continue Reading
09 DEC 2021
The world's first Airbus A320 freighter takes off
09 DEC 2021
NYCO signs a major strategic agreement with Air France to develop sustainable aircraft lubricants
09 DEC 2021
New long-term agreement between Safran and SIAEC on CFM International's LEAP engines
09 DEC 2021
Boeing to add two 737-800BCF conversion lines at STAECO's facility in China
09 DEC 2021
Sabena Aerospace to take over several maintenance activities from Lufthansa Technik
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