The civilian derivative of Lockheed Martin’s C-130J has been sold to ASL Aviation Group. A letter of intent for ten LM-100Js was signed by both companies at Farnborough airshow.
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Bill Sweetman on Textron Airland Scorpion
Bill Sweetman traveled to Surrey and talked to people at Textron Airland on their Scorpion jet.
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Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 helicopters enter service early
The Merlin Mk2 helicopter has successfully entered service with the Royal Navy four months early.
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Aero Vodochody introduces L-39NG
Aero Vodochody has unveiled a new version of its L-39 jet trainer, the L-39NG. The new jet will come with a new Williams International FJ44-4M engine.
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Raytheon looking at giving the Tomahawk a supersonic boost
Raytheon has come up with a few ideas to keep its Tomahawk cruise missile line warm with proposals to upgrade, re-certify existing missiles and give the weapon a supersonic capability.