The GAO had denied Beechcraft’s protest over the decision by the Pentagon to award the light-attack aircraft contest to Sierra Nevada Corp. and Embraer SA.
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Thai government approves budget for one ACJ320
The Thai government has given the RTAF $109 million to buy one ACJ320 and the construction of its hangar.
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Indian Air Force helicopter crashed while on rescue mission
An Indian Air Force helicopter involved in flood relief efforts crashed in Uttarakhand on Jun. 25.
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USAF dangling $225,000 bonus to retain fighter pilots
The U.S. Air Force has offered around 250 of its fighter pilots a $225,000 retention bonus in exchange for a nine-year commitment.
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RAF Eurofighters get emergency clearance to refuel from Voyager
Despite the fact that the U.K. Military Aviation Authority (MAA) has not approved the RAF’s Eurofighter to refuel from the A330 Voyager, the service has issued a directive to do so due to an urgent requirement.
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