Dutch Hercules to be succeeded by Brazilian Embraer C-390M
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has found a successor to the C-130H Hercules in the C-390M from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The intention is that the…
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Amsterdam – Schiphol cancels flights this summer too, travel industry wants to go to court
To prevent another crowding infestation, Amsterdam – Schiphol is forcing airlines to scrap “seats,” how many, will be determined on a daily basis. On the…
Raytheon Intelligence & Space selected for $46 million Air Force Prototype Project Award to modernize A-10
RI&S’ Common Open Secure Mission Computer to replace ‘Warthog’ mission computer to enhance mission capability MARLBOROUGH, Mass., (June 16, 2022) – Raytheon Intelligence & Space,…
Raytheon Intelligence & Space successfully demonstrates machine-to-machine communications ahead of Valiant Shield 2022
RI&S delivers data across multiple platforms to test JADC2 capabilities in Salt Lake City SALT LAKE CITY, (June 14, 2022) – Raytheon Intelligence & Space,…
Jordan to Join F-16 Block 70 Program
Jordan has officially signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the sale of eight new production F-16 Block 70 aircraft. “This F-16 acquisition reflects…
New Boeing ecoDemonstrator Program Testing 30 Sustainable Technologies on a 777-200ER
– Airplane will fly on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and conventional jet fuel – Boeing marks 10-year anniversary of its ecoDemonstrator program,…
Philippine Air Force eyes buying more FA-50 aircraft
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is mulling to acquire more advanced versions of South Korea’s Mach 1.5 capable FA-50 light combat aircraft. “Yes,…
Europe regulator sees no safety concern in A350 paint dispute
WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) – Europe’s top aviation safety regulator said on Tuesday he had seen no evidence that paint or surface erosion on A350…
Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time
Hamburg, 15 June 2022 – Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder…
Three air forces scrambled as unidentified aircraft tours Balkans
An unidentified Beechcraft with its transponder and radio turned off flew in the airspaces of Hungary, Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria on June 8, 2022. According…
CareFlite Adds Bell 407GXi to Air Ambulance Fleet
Fort Worth, TX (15 June 2022) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that CareFlite has signed an agreement to purchase a Bell…
Boeing’s new Air Force One risks delay over tight labor market
June 9 (Reuters) – The next-generation presidential aircraft being built by Boeing risks further delay due to a tight labor market for mechanics and lower-than-expected…