Boeing’s Super Hornet edge out Lockheed Martin’s F-35 in our informal poll on the winner of Japan’s FX fighter competition.
Day: October 3, 2011
RoKAF lost war plans
South Korea’s air force lost two important documents during a recent war drill in August. One document contained plans of the RoKAF’s wartime support and defense of bases while the other about peacetime drills.
Bell pitches V-22 to Canada for search-and-rescue missions
Bell Helicopter sees a potential market in Canada for its V-22 tilt-rotor. The aircraft will be able to replace the work of several aircraft on search-and-rescue missions single-handed.
Boeing will test SolarEagle at Las Cruces, NM
Boeing’s SolarEagle unmanned aircraft for the Vulture II demonstration program will be tested at the Jornada Range, north of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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RNZAF looks at advanced trainers to replace King Airs
The RNZAF wants a new advanced trainer to replace its King Air for pilot training as the current aircraft lacked the necessary power, manoeuvrability and cockpit visibility.