Lockheed’s "retail" flight-sim software causes buzz in industry

Lockheed's “retail” flight-sim software causes buzz in industryIn a rare venture beyond its native habitat, Lockheed Martin Corp. is promoting sales of flight-training software for limited use in non-military arenas. Although the products are strictly aimed at educators and aviation professionals, …

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LIFTING THE LID

Gates wanted to lobby with Antony on behalf of American companies, which were then in the running for 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft being sought by the Indian air force, the biggest military aviation deal hitherto. Antony made it clear to his …

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USAF Bomber Upgrades Pass Major Milestones

By Guy Norris Upgrades for the US Air Force's B-1 and B-2 bomber forces have passed major milestones with production of a new navigation system beginning for the B-1 and validation of a computer upgrade for the B-2 recently completed. …

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Graduation of new Rafo recruits held

MUSCAT The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) yesterday celebrated the graduation of new recruits under the patronage of Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis al Raisi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) in the presence of Air Commodore Salim bin …

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RAFO Celebrates Graduation of New Recruits

Muscat, Apr10 (ONA) — The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) today celebrated the graduation of new recruits under the patronage of Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis al-Raisi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) in the presence of Air Commodore …

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Vance Street Capital LLC Announces Investment in Leading Edge Aviation …

Vance Street Capital LLC Announces Investment in Leading Edge Aviation …

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Ballarat man pushes for adoptees’ support group

Ballarat man pushes for adoptees' support groupRetired Royal Australian Air Force flight sergeant Murray Legro is behind a push to start a support group for those affected by adoption. Mr Legro is a member of the Melbourne-based organisation VANISH, a state government funded organisation for those …

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Basic Liaison Drill 2012: a genuine test for pilots and technicians

Manama, April 10 (BNA) — The Bahrain Royal Air Force (BRAF) Assistant-Commander Brigadier- General Pilot Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa stated that the Basic Liaison Drill 2012 is a true test for pilots and technicians and an important element …

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4 honored with Sijan award for leadership

Wyche, the officer in charge for the 48th Security Forces Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, took command of a perimeter sector during a three-hour ground attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, the release said. Wyche engaged 19 enemy forces …

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Basic Liaison Drill 2012: a genuine test for pilots and technicians

Manama, April 10 (BNA) — The Bahrain Royal Air Force (BRAF) Assistant-Commander Brigadier- General Pilot Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa stated that the Basic Liaison Drill 2012 is a true test for pilots and technicians and an important element …

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