All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 35
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NewsKongsberg gets expanded MRO contract for Romania-bound F-16s
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has expanded its contract with Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services covering the overhaul of 32 surplus Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs sold to Romania.
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NewsEve set to announce key suppliers as eVTOL design matures
One of the front runners in the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) segment, Eve Air Mobility, is on track to fly a first prototype of its developmental aircraft next year, and to achieve service entry during 2026.
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NewsLeonardo adds Azerbaijan as C-27J Spartan customer
Leonardo has secured Azerbaijan as a new customer for its C-27J Spartan tactical transport.
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AnalysisHow France's Rafale fighter evolved into an export champion
Dassault is enjoying huge success with its ever-versatile fighter, with seven export customers having signed up for the type since 2015 and an additional domestic order on the near-horizon.
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NewsUK military to upgrade Avenger rear crew trainer fleet
A UK fleet of Beechcraft King Air 350ERs used to train personnel for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy (RN) is to undergo a major capability upgrade, with the updated Avengers to be capable of serving for another decade.
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NewsOGMA starts construction of PW1100G engine maintenance line at Alverca site
Construction work has begun at OGMA’s Alverca site near Lisbon, Portugal on a new facility to maintain Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines.
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NewsEmbraer discussing potential C-390 sales with eight nations, CEO says
Embraer executives have outlined their bold sales ambitions for the C/KC-390 Millennium, as the company draws close to delivering the jet-powered tactical transport to its second operator.
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NewsArgentina picks Bell 407GXi to deliver military SAR services
Argentina is to purchase six Bell 407GXi helicopters for use supporting search and rescue operations by its air force and army.
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NewsEmbraer eyes restoring E-Jet shipments to above 100 per year as demand climbs
After delivering just 57 commercial aircraft in 2022, Embraer anticipates recovering output to a pre-pandemic-era level of around 100 jets annually by about 2027-2028.
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NewsEmbraer expecting first NATO buyer for A-29N Super Tucano this year
Embraer expects to announce a first order for the NATO-optimised A-29N version of its Super Tucano later this year, having demonstrated the light attack turboprop to several alliance members.
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NewsEmbraer in no rush to launch turboprop, as service entry goal slips into early 2030s
Embraer will not rush to a decision on whether to launch its planned regional turboprop, after failing to secure sufficient buy-in from engine suppliers to bring the product to market later this decade, its commercial aviation chief says.
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NewsSpanish air force receives first H135 trainer from Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered a first H135 light-twin rotorcraft to the Spanish air force, for use as an advanced training asset. Handed over at the airframer’s Albacete final assembly site in early May, some six months ahead of schedule, the H135 is the first of 11 on order for the ...
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NewsUkraine receives Storm Shadow cruise missiles gifted by UK
The UK has delivered on its promise to bolster the Ukrainian air force, with defence secretary Ben Wallace announcing that it is transferring MBDA-built Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles to Kyiv.
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NewsBrazil opens Gripen E/F final assembly line at Embraer plant
The Brazilian air force will receive its first locally-assembled Saab Gripen E fighters in 2025, following the inauguration on 9 May of a new production line at Embraer’s plant in Gaviao Peixoto, Sao Paulo State.
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NewsPrague gets nod to acquire surplus AH-1Zs, UH-1Ys from USA
The US Department of State has approved a potential deal to supply the Czech Republic with eight surplus H-1-series combat helicopters.
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NewsEstonia to field IAI-built loitering munitions from next year
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is to supply NATO member Estonia with long-range loitering munitions, as the Baltic state moves to strengthen its defensive capabilities.
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NewsUK targets $32m purchase of APKWS-II laser-guided rockets
The UK has requested a possible acquisition of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II (APKWS-II) laser-guided rockets from US-based BAE Systems Inc.
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NewsBoeing announces fresh $245m charge against KC-46A after delivery disruption
Boeing Defense, Space & Security incurred a fresh $245 million pre-tax charge against the KC-46A tanker programme in the first quarter, as manufacturing issues disrupted deliveries of the 767-based type.
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NewsSwedish air force receives its first G120TP basic trainers
The Swedish air force has taken delivery of its first G120TP basic trainers from Grob Aircraft, as it begins the process of replacing part of its veteran Saab 105 (SK60) fleet.
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NewsSaab discusses potential Gripen lease extensions with Hungary and Czech Republic
Saab is pursuing potential opportunities to extend Sweden’s Gripen C/D lease agreements with the Czech Republic and Hungary, chief executive Micael Johansson says.