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Bad news for KC-46A, hardware modification for boom

Posted on June 4, 2016June 4, 2016 by alert5

Boeing has conceded that a software solution to fix the load issues on the flying boom was not robust enough and the company will have to modify the hardware itself.

Photo: Paul Weatherman/Boeing
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Vietnam said to be interested in getting CN-295

Posted on June 3, 2016June 3, 2016 by alert5

Indonesia’s Vice President Jusuf Kalla disclosed that Vietnam is interested in getting the CN-295 transport – a C-295 license-built by Indonesian Aerospace.

By Dinas Penerangan TNI Angkatan Udara/Indonesian air force official information (Instagram.com/@tniudara) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Slovakia rejects Swedish offer to lease Gripen fighters

Posted on June 3, 2016June 3, 2016 by alert5

Slovakia’s new government has rejected an offer from Sweden for the lease of six JAS 39Cs and two JAS 39Ds. Defense Minister criticized the deal which he said the asking price was unacceptable.

By Milan Nykodym [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Thailand is also keen on Kawasaki P-1

Posted on June 3, 2016June 3, 2016 by alert5

A piece by Nikkei Asian Review says Thailand is keen on getting the Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol plane. Earlier it was reported that Bangkok is taking a close look at the ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft for fire fighting duties.

By Tim Felce (Kawasaki P1 – RIAT 2015) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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