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Specials July 5, 2025

The Fleet Air Arm: Guardians of the Royal Navy’s Skies

Summer Special 2025 Introduction Aviation News July 5, 2025 – The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) is the aviation branch of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy,…

Military Aviation News September 22, 2014

Half of German Navy Helicopters Not Cleared to Fly

Half of the helicopters in the German Navy are not cleared to fly, Sueddeutsche Zeitung reports citing a document produced by Germany’s Federal Ministry of…

Space News September 15, 2014

Adventurous Chinese Eager to Travel to Space as Tourists

MOSCOW, September 15 (RIA Novosti) – The Chinese market has reacted enthusiastically to the prospect of flights to outer space on Lynx spacecraft, currently…

Military Aviation News July 2, 2014

Brazilian Navy Signs Contract for Lynx Mk21A Upgrade

Brazilian Navy’s Naval Aviation has signed a contract for a major midlife upgrade of eight Lynx Mk21A helicopters. The contract, valued in excess of US$160…

Military Aviation News July 8, 2011

Lynx World Speed Record Helicopter Restored 25 Years On

After a four year restoration programme undertaken by a team of AgustaWestland apprentices, the record breaking Westland Lynx helicopter, which is still the official holder…

Military Aviation News July 19, 2010

AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat Makes Its First Appearance at Farnborough International Air Show

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW159 Lynx Wildcat will be making its first appearance at the Farnborough International Air Show….

Military Aviation News May 26, 2010

New British Army Lynx helicopters boost air support in Afghanistan

Upgraded Army Lynx Mk9A helicopters have arrived for use in Afghanistan after being shipped from the UK, and are already being put to good use….

Military Aviation News March 26, 2010

Ten More Lynx Upgrades For The British Army

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Â£42 million contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence for…

Military Aviation News January 19, 2010

First upgraded Army Air Corps Lynx helicopters are back in service

The first four upgraded Lynx Mk9 helicopters, which are to be sent to Afghanistan, have re-entered service, with three of the aircraft now being used…

Military Aviation News December 22, 2009

First Four Lynx Mk9A Helicopters Delivered Just 12 Months After Contract Award

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first four upgraded Lynx Mk.9A helicopters for the British Army have been delivered, with the…

Military Aviation News September 17, 2009

First Upgraded British Army Lynx Flies With New Engines

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the successful first flight of the British Armyâ€™s first Lynx AH Mk.9A fitted with more powerful CTS800…

Military Aviation News April 24, 2009

Future Lynx Is Now The AW159!

During a ceremony at AgustaWestlandâ€™s Yeovil facility today it was announced that the Future Lynx has been renamed the AW159, bringing it in line with…