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The modernized Il-78M-90A aerial refueling tanker will be making its first flight in 2016, the general director of JSC “Aviastar-SP” said.
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The Pentagon has recommended to the White House that up to eight AH-64 attack helicopters are to be sent to Iraq as part of a package of new assistance programs to counter ISIL.
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The KC-390 has resumed its flight test program after a hiatus of eight months due to a fifty percent devaluation of the Brazilian currency.
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Taiwan found out that its new AH-64Es’ tail rotor gearboxes were corroding in the hot and humid climate in March and steps have been taken to solve the problem.
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The Armed Forces of Malta will proceed with the purchase of its third King Air B200 maritime patrol aircraft using money from the EU 2014-2020 Internal Security Funds (ISF).
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