The civilian derivative of Lockheed Martin’s C-130J has been sold to ASL Aviation Group. A letter of intent for ten LM-100Js was signed by both companies at Farnborough airshow.
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Bill Sweetman on Textron Airland Scorpion
Bill Sweetman traveled to Surrey and talked to people at Textron Airland on their Scorpion jet.
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Aero Vodochody introduces L-39NG
Aero Vodochody has unveiled a new version of its L-39 jet trainer, the L-39NG. The new jet will come with a new Williams International FJ44-4M engine.
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Raytheon looking at giving the Tomahawk a supersonic boost
Raytheon has come up with a few ideas to keep its Tomahawk cruise missile line warm with proposals to upgrade, re-certify existing missiles and give the weapon a supersonic capability.
Bahrain wants HAL to service its Hawk fleet
Bahrain’s defense minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed told chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) that he wants the latter’s company to maintain Bahrain’s Hawk jet trainers.