DefenceTalkISLAMABAD: Hordes of aviation enthusiasts turned up to see the static and aerial display of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet on the last day of 53rd Paris Air Show in Le Bourget on Sunday. Being a weekly holiday, the vast venue was filled with excited spectators of different ages as the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/jf-17-fighter-jet-becomes-star-attraction-at-paris-air-show-72360/

DefenceTalkJust as Turkey lost access to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Turkish Aerospace Industries unveiled a model of its indigenously designed fifth-generation fighter jet, dubbed the TF-X, at the Paris Air Show on Monday. Turkey’s primary aircraft design bureau put forward at the air show Ankara’s answer to the loss of the F-35, a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-unveils-new-fifth-generation-jet-tf-x-indigenous-alternative-to-f-35-72333/

DefenceTalkNumerous deals have been closed at the 51st International Paris Airshow. But even if they were less than spectacular this year, aircraft manufacturers are calling the event at Le Bourget airport a big success. The Paris-Le Bourget airport will continue to be the mecca of the aviation world until Sunday (06.21.2015), when the 51st International […]https://www.defencetalk.com/paris-airshow-leaves-satisfied-exhibitors-exciting-newcomers-64595/

DefenceTalkNew airport technologies unveiled at the Paris Air Show this week promise robots replacing immigration officers and much faster identification of criminals through their biometric data. French electrical systems company Thales premiered its new equipment designed to speed up passage through airports. In their vision of the future, passengers will no longer deal with check-in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/robot-border-guards-among-new-airport-tech-at-paris-air-show-64592/

DefenceTalkPARIS, France: Embraer Defense & Security and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Ghana have signed a contract for the acquisition of five A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprops. The contract includes logistic support for the operation of these aircraft as well as the set-up of a training system for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ghana-air-force-to-buy-5-embraer-a-29-super-tucano-64575/

DefenceTalkBoeing strengthened its position as the aerospace industry’s leader in innovation and technology at a highly successful 2015 Paris Air Show. “Innovation is the heart of our strategy,” said Boeing Vice Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer Dennis Muilenburg. “It is what differentiates us not only from existing competitors but also from the competitors of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-customers-demonstrate-performance-and-innovation-at-paris-air-show-64569/

DefenceTalkPARIS AIR SHOW: The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company a 50-50 partnership between Honeywell International Inc. and Rolls-Royce, has been selected by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to provide propulsion engines for the Turkish Light Utility Helicopter (TLUH) program. TAI and LHTEC officials today signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Paris Air Show and will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/tai-selects-lhtecs-cts800-to-power-turkish-light-utility-helicopter-64549/

DefenceTalkThe Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has purchased in open competition, and after carrying out a complete evaluation, four C295W aircraft to enhance its capabilities. The C295W has been chosen based on its demonstrated excellent operational capabilities in hot and severe conditions and its proven affordable maintenance and operational costs. “We are very proud […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-arabia-orders-four-airbus-c295w-aircraft-64538/

DefenceTalkFrance: Boeing and the government of Qatar recently signed an agreement for the purchase of four more C-17 Globemaster III airlifters. These aircraft will join the Qatar Armed Forces’ (QAF) existing fleet of four and help meet their ongoing airlift requirements. “We are very pleased with the C-17s from Boeing and look forward to doubling […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-qatar-confirm-purchase-of-four-c-17s-64519/

DefenceTalkPakistan has won the first order for its JF-17 Thunder jet fighters, an air force spokesman said Monday, a long-held goal for the nation which wants to boost its military exports. The latest models of the jets, which are locally produced in cooperation with Pakistan’s close ally China, are lightweight multi-role aircraft capable of Mach […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-wins-first-jet-order-at-paris-air-show-spokesman-64501/