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In justifying his 2009 decision to close the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor line at just 187 aircraft, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said China would not field a fifth generation combat aircraft before 2020, by which time the US and its allies would have more than a thousand stealth aircraft in service. The majority of

Lufthansa’s board has approved the acquisition of 25 A320neo and five A321neo aircraft in a deal worth US$2.8 billion, as well as five Boeing 777 freighters and worth US$1.3 billion. As a result, Lufthansa will become Airbus’s largest airline customer, having already purchased to date 443 Airbus aircraft, with 338 variants currently in service. Engine

Airbus Military has announced that its first Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) A330 MRTT conversion has successfully completed its first flight, landing back at the company’s Getafe, Spain test site after a four hour, 15 minute long journey on March 15. The aircraft will now enter the final certification and qualification phase for this version

RAAF at 90 The Royal Australian Air Force celebrates its 90th anniversary in March, although military flying in Australia dates back closer to 100 years following the formation of the Central Flying School (CFS) in October 1912. Then in 1914 the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) was established as a corps of the Australian Imperial Force,

Style and simplicity Sleek lines and simplicity define Tecnam’s latest single engine offering, the P2008. But don’t be fooled, beneath the beautiful lines and eye-catching looks is an aeroplane of real substance. First Impressions. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited access to exclusive content and past

How airline pilots train for the unexpected Out of airborne dramas such as the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ and QF32’s episode in Singapore, a common theme has risen from the aftermath. When the sensationalism has abated, the performance of the crew and the difference that they make comes into focus. But what prepares any crew