Aviation News
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ new chief, Orlando Carvalho, told reporters at the Paris Airshow that his top priority now is to boost the U.S. Navy’s confidence in the F-35C.
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A L-39 warbird was forced to make a belly landing at Reno Stead Airport after it collided with another plane and lost half of its vertical tail. Hit the source for a picture of the damaged jet.
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Next mont’s Paris airshow will be important for Airbus as it aims to push the sale of A400M to foreign countries.
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A French Defense Ministry spokesman said the military is expecting EADS to deliver the first A400M airlifter to France in time for the country’s annual Bastille Day celebrations on Jul. 14.
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RAF Leuchars “Battle of Britain At Home Day” airshow on Sept. 7 could be the last one before the base transitions to an army base.
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