AIN Defense Perspective » October 28, 2011

Seoul Air Show Boosted by Korean Fighter, UAV, Helo and Missile Requirements
October 28, 2011 - 11:00am
Lockheed F-35

Ongoing major requirements and a growing defense budget in the Republic of Korea prompted a big showing by major aerospace companies from Europe and Israel, as well as the U.S., at the Seoul Air Show in mid-October. Show organizers claimed that nearly two-thirds of the 313 exhibitors were from 30 foreign countries.
Solutions Found for A400M Engine Problems
October 28, 2011 - 10:40am
A400M Engine

Although it gained EASA certification in May, the Europrop International (EPI) TP400-D6 engine that powers the Airbus Military A400M airlifter subsequently encounter
U.S. Tanker Acquisition Caps Pentagon’s Liability, but Risks Remain
October 28, 2011 - 10:35am
KC46

The U.S. Air Force contract with Boeing for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) of the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker caps the government’s cost liability, government program executives said.
AIA Analysis: U.S. Defense Cuts Could Eliminate One Million Jobs
October 28, 2011 - 10:33am
Marion Blakey

An economic impact analysis commissioned by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) predicts that more than one million jobs will be lost in the aerospace and defense industry, if the U.S. Congress fails to reach an agreement that would prevent automatic government spending cuts.