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Discussion in 'Commercial & General Aviation' started by Jet News, Jan 19, 2013.

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    Airbus has successfully tested the A400M in the capacity as a firefighting aircraft. The test campaign took place in daylight conditions with a minimum operating height of 150ft, flight speeds as low as 125 knots and drops involving up to 20 tonnes of water from the current tank in less than 10 seconds. The main objective of the campaign is to validate the drop water quantity and time as well as the ability of the A400M to carry out this new role with the kit. The development of this prototype and the tests have been carried out in close collaboration with the 43rd Group of the Spanish Air Force, as well as European authorities in Firefighting operations and the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO).

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    U.S F-22 Raptors depart UK for Poland.

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    The Italian Air Force has broadened the relationship between itself and Boeing for the complete support of 4 KC-767A tankers through to December 2025. The scope of the work will likely be including line and heavy maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), supply chain, engineering support, publications revisions, and flight and maintenance training.

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    Space problems, who is spying on who?

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    Lockheed Martin Layered laser defense test.

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    Boeing...top gun maverick?

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    A look at the first Boeing P-8A Poseidon that went to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The New Zealand Government purchased four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft that will eventually replace the current fleet of six aging P-3K2 Orion aircraft. The P-8As will provide advanced capabilities to maintain situational awareness in neighboring waters on and below the surface of the ocean.

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    The second Airbus A321LR has been delivered to the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). The second LR like its first sister aircraft already in service will be available for the German Air Force to utilize on its missions. The second unit follows on from the first in terms of German military registration. The second carries 15+11 while the first naturally is 15+10. The German Air Force will use the planes for troop transport and parliamentary flight operations on short-, medium- and long-haul routes.

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    U.S B-52 Bombers deploying to Eastern Europe.

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    Drones in conflicts.

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    The U.S Air Force has taken delivery of the first four MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters from Leonardo/Boeing. Clyde Woltman, Chief Executive Officer, Leonardo Helicopters U.S., commented: "We are thrilled that the first four MH-139As have been accepted by the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft is well-positioned to become an important asset in the defense and security of the United States. I especially want to thank the combined program teams at Leonardo and Boeing whose tireless work and ingenuity made this possible." Boeing was awarded a $2.4 billion contract in Sept. 2018 for up to 80 helicopters, training systems and associated support equipment.

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    Embraer will be showcasing their C-390 Millennium at Air Power in early September. If you are not familiar with Air Power...it is Austria's largest air show and this will be the first time that the C-390 Millennium will be on show there. Jackson Schneider, President & CEO, Embraer Defense & Security, commented: "We are glad to have this opportunity to showcase the C-390 at this renowned Air Show and share the aircraft capabilities with the attendees of the event. The entrance of the C-390 Millennium into the market comes at a crucial moment where air forces and governments are looking to incorporate new generation aircraft in their airlift fleets. We are seeing the C-390 operating with incredible availability rates, which is the result of a modern design for reliability, maintainability, and a selection of the best suppliers worldwide."

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    Embraer continues to advance in the test campaign of the first KC-390 Millennium aircraft for the Portuguese Air Force. In August of 2019, the Government of Portugal signed a contract with Embraer for the acquisition of five KC0390 Millennium aircraft, as part of FAP’s process to modernize capabilities and increase readiness for public interest missions. The contract also includes services and support, as well as a flight simulator. Portugal is the largest international partner of the KC-390 program.

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    The Embraer C-390 Millennium has finished tests using fire-fighting modification. They refer to it as the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II), which provides the C-390 Millennium with the required capability to perform firefighting missions.

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    Test launch of Minuteman III ICBM.

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    Embraer and L3Harris Technologies announced a partnership to develop an 'Agile Tanker,' a tactical aerial refueling option to address the U.S. Air Force’s operational imperatives and joint force refueling requirements, especially for contested logistics environments. The companies signed an agreement to expand the capabilities of Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium tactical tanker aircraft. Enhancements include the addition of advanced boom operations and mission systems to support agile basing and sustainment for operations in contested areas, and resilient communications supporting JADC2 requirements.

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    Something new from India.

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    25 years of the F-22 Raptor. A design that does not look that old at all, still futuristic.

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    A F-18 hot-refueling on a highway!

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    Colonel László Nagy, Head of Air Force Systems Development Branch, Hungarian Defense Forces Command, Force Planning Directorate, commented: "We regularly follow the assembly of our first KC-390, and the production of the aircraft is significantly ahead of what was stipulated in the contract compared to the original plans, progressing better than planned. We have also established a good relationship with the Brazilian Air Force, which gives us an opportunity for consultations that can be used extremely effectively by our teams in Hungary."

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