May 2021

EXTRA NEWS, Military Aviation News May 26, 2021

Swiss air force F-5E Tiger II crashes

Today a F-5E Tiger II (J-3089) of the Swiss airforce crashed in an uninhabited area near ‘Melchsee-Frutt’ a mountain sesort at 1920 metres above sea…

Civilian aviation news May 25, 2021

SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 14 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

– Lessor expands 737 MAX portfolio to 121 jets, anticipating market recovery – Fuel-efficient 737-8s improve environmental performance for SMBC Aviation Capital customers – In…

General Aviation News May 25, 2021

Airbus performs first five-bladed H145 retrofit of DRF Luftrettung helicopter

Airbus Helicopters, in cooperation with DRF Luftrettung, has performed the first retrofit of a four-bladed H145 into the new five-bladed version. The helicopter, an H145…

Civilian aviation news May 25, 2021

Embraer Presents the ERJ 145 Semi-Private Jet Aftermarket Modification

With passenger comfort, privacy and safety in mind, Embraer is presenting a semi-private configuration for ERJ 145 jets as an aftermarket solution, which includes premium…

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II ZM137 RAF

Military Aviation News May 25, 2021

Most USAF Fighter MC Rates Rise in 2020, Led by F-35

The Air Force’s fighter fleet, led by the F-35A, turned in a better overall mission capable rate in 2020, even with limitations imposed by the…

Space News May 25, 2021

Tomorrow’s forecaster taking shape

After delivery of the huge satellite structure, work can begin on the first MetOp SG-B weather satellite It is six metres high, more than three…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News May 25, 2021

Airbus delivers the 100th A400M

The milestone aircraft includes all new certified capabilitiesThe global fleet has reached 100,000 flight hoursKnown as MSN111 this is the tenth A400M for the Spanish…

Military Aviation News May 25, 2021

Saab to upgrade German Tornados’ radar warners

Saab has received an order from Panavia Aircraft GmbH to upgrade the radar warning equipment on the Tornado aircraft operated by the German Air Force….

Military Aviation News May 24, 2021

SPAIN – FOLLOW-ON CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT (CLS) FOR MQ-9A BLK 5 AIRCRAFT

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Spain of Follow-on Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for…

Military Aviation News May 24, 2021

Northrop Grumman’s MQ-8C Fire Scout Completes Successful Fit Check aboard USS Anchorage

A Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) MQ-8C Fire Scout, the U.S. Navy’s only ship-based autonomous helicopter program, passes the initial fit check aboard the USS…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News May 24, 2021

Emirates warns Boeing it will refuse 777x jets if they don’t meet commitments

The head of Emirates airline, one of Boeing’s biggest customers, has warned the U.S. planemaker that it would refuse delivery of 777x jets if they…

Space News May 22, 2021

Virgin Galactic successfully makes first human spaceflight from Spaceport America, New Mexico

Virgin Galactic today completed its third spaceflight and the first ever spaceflight from Spaceport America, New Mexico. Today’s flight sees New Mexico become the third…

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