All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 14
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News‘Amazing momentum’ has C-390 prospects soaring, Embraer defence chief says
Embraer is aiming to close out an already great year for its C/K-390 airlifter by securing additional orders, while it also eyes longer-term opportunities in the Middle East.
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NewsRAF chief awaits clarity on revised Wedgetail service introduction plan
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) will soon set out a further slip to the expected entry into service schedule for a delayed fleet of three Boeing E-7A airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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NewsFirst Aeralis jet to rise as ‘Phoenix’
UK military light jet developer Aeralis has named its first test aircraft ‘Phoenix’, following a contest opened up to the Royal Air Force’s Air Cadets organisation.
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NewsINTA lands contract for Eurodrone propulsion system testing
Spain’s National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA) will perform ground-based testing of the propulsion system for the Airbus Defence & Space-led Eurodrone unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsPortugal puts first NATO-standard C-390 transport into service
Embraer’s C/KC-390 transport has achieved its entry into service milestone for a second operator, with the step also seeing Portugal become the first NATO member to field the type.
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NewsCzech Republic enters negotiations to buy two Embraer C-390 transports
The Czech Republic is in formal negotiations with Embraer over a long-planned acquisition of two C-390 Millennium tactical transports.
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NewsFrance takes 12th A330 Phenix tanker, as extra trio await MRTT conversion
The French air force recently took delivery of its 12th A330 Phenix multi-role tanker transport from Airbus Defence & Space, with a further batch of three widebodies scheduled to enter conversion from next year.
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NewsAirbus launches work on Wunstorf MRO site for German A400M fleet
The German air force’s A400M tactical airlifter fleet will receive enhanced in-service support from later this decade, with work having started on a new facility at its Wunstorf air base.
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NewsHow Barzan Holdings is driving Qatar’s defence industry growth
Barzan Holdings – the procurement arm of Qatar’s defence ministry – used its first attendance at a DSEI show in the UK last month to promote its growing capabilities, and strong willingness to invest in promising technologies from around the globe.
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NewsIndian air force receives first Tejas trainer from HAL
India’s air force has taken delivery of its first two-seat trainer example of the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) from Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).
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NewsGKN Aerospace to complete Gripen C/D engine upgrade for Sweden
GKN Aerospace has been awarded the final instalment of a multi-year contract to develop a performance upgrade for the Saab Gripen C/D’s RM12 engine.
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NewsPoland’s first Saab 340 AEW aircraft unveiled in Sweden
Poland’s first of two Saab 340 airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft was unveiled for the customer at the Swedish airframer’s Linkoping site on 29 September.
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NewsCzech government approves $5bn F-35 purchase
Prague has approved a planned purchase of 24 Lockheed Martin F-35A combat aircraft, valuing a deal as to be worth $5 billion between 2024 and 2034.
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NewsRheinmetall gets Luna NG contract for German military
Rheinmetall will deliver a dozen new operational Luna NG unmanned air systems to the German military from 2025, under a funding allocation approved by Berlin on 20 September.
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NewsBerlin boosts funding for fleet-wide Eurofighter AESA radar update
Germany’s entire fleet of Eurofighter combat aircraft will be equipped with an in-development active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar from 2025.
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NewsBAE Systems, Malloy hail first torpedo drop from unmanned T-600
A BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics team has successfully dropped an inert BAE Sting Ray Mod 2 lightweight torpedo from an electric-powered T-600 unmanned air system, as they work to develop an operational capability.
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NewsNew Patria simulator to update Finland’s Hawk training system
Finland has ordered a new full mission simulator from Patria to support the continued use of its BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainer fleet.
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NewsRAF Typhoons make first road-strip landings as ACE expertise spreads
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has joined NATO allies in conducting road-strip operations to test their ability to perform under a so-called Agile Combat Employment (ACE) strategy.
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Analysis‘New dawn’ for Britten-Norman, as it opens repatriated Islander production line
Britten-Norman (B-N) has heralded “a new dawn” for its evergreen BN-2 Islander, after formally opening a new domestic production line which will next year complete the first wholly UK-built example of the twin-engined type since 1968.
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NewsAustria to acquire four Embraer C-390s in Hercules replacement deal
Austria has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as a replacement for its aged fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130Ks, marking the Brazilian airframer’s latest success with the twinjet airlifter.