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Airbus Commences A321 Maritime Patrol ‘Flying Frigate' Study for French Navy
After many years of special mission A320 proposals, a contract has been signed between Airbus and the French Defense ...
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France selects Airbus A321 MPA to replace Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement – DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and ...
Airbus A321 Airliners To Be Modified Into “Flying Frigate” Patrol Jets By France
Airbus Defense and Space has begun a risk-assessment study for France’s future maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), to be based on an Airbus A321 airliner platform. Billed as a “flying frigate” by the ...
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Air Busan Airbus A321 bursts into flames after tail catches fire before takeoff
An Air Busan Airbus A321 burst into flames at Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) after the aircraft’s tail caught fire before takeoff ...
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Airbus’ Maritime Patrol A321 Bests Dassault Falcon Proposals
Airbus states the A321MPA will be designed to be equipped with a full range of sensors for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, while the payload bay will be able to carry torpedoes and ...
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Airbus to advance work on A321XLR-derived maritime patrol aircraft for France
Airbus has been awarded a two-year study contract to advance work on a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) derivative of the ...
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Airbus signs study contract to define future maritime patrol aircraft for France
Airbus has signed a two-year study contract with the French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement: DGA ...