July 12, 2010 Military Aviation News

Third A400M Development Aircraft Takes Flight

07/12/2010

The third Airbus Military A400M development aircraft, MSN3, took off for the first time at 13:57 (11:57 GMT) July 9 from the Seville manufacturing site in Spain.

Russia to deliver 21 transport helicopters to Afghanistan

07/12/2010

Russia will supply Afghanistan with 21 Mi-17 Hip military transport helicopters, an Afghan television channel reported on Monday.

Iranian Air Force to deploy UAVs along borders

07/12/2010

The Iranian Air Force says it plans to deploy reconnaissance drones along the country's border and step up production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with combat capabilities.

Afghan air corps flies turbulent skies

07/12/2010

With the country’s rugged terrain and roads pockmarked with militant bombs, air support is vital in the fight for Afghanistan.

Airbus showcases the A400M, A380 and A330 Freighter at Farnborough

07/12/2010

Airbus, the world's number one aircraft manufacturer by annual civil aircraft deliveries, will have two industry leading edge aircraft participating in flying displays at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow (19-25th July).

France To Delay Air Programs

07/12/2010

A sketchy outline of affected programs emerged during a July 7 hearing in which Defense Minister Hervé Morin appeared before the parliamentary defense committee. Morin said the government plans to postpone orders for a new fleet of multirole tanker and transport (MRTT) aircraft to replace the C-135 fleet.

India-US begin price negotiations on Boeing C-17 airlifter

07/12/2010

India and the United States have begun talks here on the price and onboard equipment for the 10 Boeing C- 17 military transport aircraft that the Indian Air Force (IAF) wants.

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