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Indian wants to buy 3 C-17s, Boeing has only one left

Posted on August 17, 2015 by alert5

The Indian Air Force has managed to clear legislative red tape to acquire another three Boeing C-17 transports. However, Boeing has only one aircraft left that is without a customer.

By U.S. Air Force by Jet Fabara [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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KC-46 EMD-1 completes flutter tests

Posted on August 15, 2015August 15, 2015 by alert5

Boeing has posted a video announcing that the KC-46 EMD-1 has completed flutter tests. This certifies the aircraft to fly in the tanker configuration with the boom stowed and drogues retracted.

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First two combat-coded F-35As for Hill AFB will arrive home next month

Posted on August 14, 2015August 14, 2015 by alert5

5071 and 5072, the first two combat-coded F-35As for Hill Air Force Base are undergoing final flight testing by Lockheed Martin and both jets are expected to arrive at Hill next month.

By A1C Joshua D. King [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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AIDC shows off advanced jet trainer concepts

Posted on August 14, 2015August 14, 2015 by alert5

Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) unveiled two advance jet trainer concepts to the public at the 2015 Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition on Aug. 13.

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First Gen III F-35 HMDS delivered

Posted on August 13, 2015 by alert5

Rockwell Collins has delivered the first Gen III F-35 helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) to the U.S. military.

Photo: Rockwell Collins
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