China’s new airlifter took off for it’s maiden flight at 1400 hrs from Yanliang flight test center in Xi’an on Jan. 26.
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Category: Industry
Photo: Latest Y-20 photos, first flight imminent
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Oerlikon Skyshield sold to unidentified Asian customer
Rheinmetall has sold its Oerlikon Skyshield to an unidentified customer in Asia. The contract encompasses six systems, together with integrated MANPADS for surface-to-air missiles
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Embraer to modernize Brazilian Air Force EMB 145 AEW&C
Embraer Defense and Security and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed a contract to modernize five EMB 145 AEW&C for $215 million.
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Alenia Aermacchi partners with General Dynamics to offer M346 to USAF
Alenia Aermacchi has teamed with General Dynamics to offer the M346 to the U.S. Air Force as a replacement for the T-38.
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