Saab’s Gripen E fighter is not expected to make its maiden flight this year as the aerospace company has elected to qualify the aircraft’s distributed integrated modular avionics (DIMA) design to commercial standards before any test flights.
Assembly of first An-132 completed
Ukraine’s Antonov has completed the assembly of its An-132 prototype. Photos of the aircraft were posted on Facebook showing the aircraft being towed out of the hangar.
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Airbus Helicopters handed over 3 AS565 MBe to PT Dirgantara Indonesia
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first three of the 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters to PT Dirgantara Indonesia which will configure the machines for anti-submarine warfare.
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Indian Navy getting another 12 Do 228s
The Indian government has approved the request by the Navy to buy 12 upgraded Do 228 maritime patrol aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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Belarus inducts four Yak-130s into service
The Belorussian Air Force has inducted four Yak-130 jets into service with the 116th Guards Attack Aircraft Air Base.
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