July 2014 Air Force Military Aviation Defence Industry News
 
 

The first Italian built Eurofighter fighter aircraft Tranche 3 takes to the skies 1307141

The first Italian built Eurofighter fighter aircraft Tranche 3 takes to the skies
 
The first Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 made by Partner Company Alenia Aerrmacchi has successfully completed its first flight. The aircraft performed "very well," according to Alenia Aermacchi test pilot Mario Mutti. The multi-role jet flew for about an hour. “All flight controls were exercised with the systems and aircraft performing as expected,” said Captain Mutti.
The first Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 made by Partner Company Alenia Aerrmacchi has successfully completed its first flight. The aircraft performed "very well," according to Alenia Aermacchi test pilot Mario Mutti. The multi-role jet flew for about an hour. “All flight controls were exercised with the systems and aircraft performing as expected,” said Captain Mutti.
 

Northrop Grumman Global Hawk Takes Part in NATO Exercise to Evaluate Joint ISR Capability

Northrop Grumman Global Hawk Takes Part in NATO Exercise to Evaluate Joint ISR Capability
 
Northrop Grumman Corporation has participated in Unified Vision 2014 (UV14), NATO's largest trial of Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) capability aimed at demonstrating and evaluating the Alliance's ability to coordinate and deploy crucial Allied ISR systems.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has participated in Unified Vision 2014 (UV14), NATO's largest trial of Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) capability aimed at demonstrating and evaluating the Alliance's ability to coordinate and deploy crucial Allied ISR systems.
   

South African firm Denel Awarded Another Multi-Million Rand Tender For Airbus A400M

South African firm Denel Awarded Another Multi-Million Rand Tender For Airbus A400M
 
Denel Aerostructures has been awarded a fourth multi-million rand contract to manufacture and produce key parts on the Airbus 400M the world's most advanced military airlifter.
Denel Aerostructures has been awarded a fourth multi-million rand contract to manufacture and produce key parts on the Airbus 400M the world's most advanced military airlifter.
   

Boeing Completes Delivery of Canadian CH-147F Chinooks Transport Helicopter

Boeing Completes Delivery of Canadian CH-147F Chinooks Transport Helicopter
 
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Royal Canadian Air Force today celebrated the delivery of the 15th CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopter, ensuring advanced operational capability for the Canadian Chinook fleet.
Boeing and the Royal Canadian Air Force today celebrated the delivery of the 15th CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopter, ensuring advanced operational capability for the Canadian Chinook fleet.
   

Boeing Offers Next-Generation KC-46 Tanker in Republic of Korea Competition

Boeing Offers Next-Generation KC-46 Tanker in Republic of Korea Competition
 
Boeing today formally offered to the Republic of Korea (ROK) the KC-46, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation tanker, as Korea prepares to acquire four aircraft for its first tanker squadron.
Boeing today formally offered to the Republic of Korea (ROK) the KC-46, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation tanker, as Korea prepares to acquire four aircraft for its first tanker squadron.
   

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