Europe – Page 20
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NewsDenmark explores P-8A acquisition for Greenland maritime patrol
Denmark’s defence minister says Copenhagen is exploring options to acquire a fleet of Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, either independently or through NATO cooperation, to monitor waters around Greenland.
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NewsFormer Red Wings chief reportedly planning Volga-Dnepr Group acquisition
Russian outsize freight specialist Volga-Dnepr Group is reportedly the target of a planned acquisition by the former chief of carrier Red Wings and Moscow Zhukovsky airport. According to Russian business newspaper Kommersant, Evgeny Solodilin intends to purchase the company’s three airlines – Volga-Dnepr, AirBridgeCargo and Atran – through the Evraz ...
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NewsAir Lease chief Udvar-Hazy laments ‘shameful’ failure to expand London airports
US lessor Air Lease’s chief executive, Steven Udvar-Hazy, has lamented the capacity strain at London’s airport, describing the situation as “shameful”. Speaking during an event at the Aviation Club in central London on 18 September, Udvar-Hazy pointed out that London was the world’s largest international air hub. But London Heathrow ...
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NewsWould-be Lilium buyer still at loggerheads with administrator over bank guarantee
Lilium’s insolvency administrator Pluta says it has still not received the necessary bank guarantee from would-be buyer Ambitious Air Mobility Group, despite the latter’s assertion that the acquisition is moving forward.
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NewsMystery surrounds identity of potential new A380 operator amid links to UK businesses
A new Airbus A380 operator could be on the horizon after refurbishment of a previously parked example with links to a UK travel veteran began at Elbe Flugzeugwerlke (EFW) in Dresden.
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News2Excel nears completion of Excalibur flying testbed modifications for UK
A second phase of modification work to prepare an ex-airline Boeing 757 for use as a flying testbed to support the development and trial of UK combat air technologies is due for completion before year-end.
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NewsRand urges US Air Force to expand European cross-servicing for ACE operations
US think tank Rand has urged the US Air Force to deepen maintenance partnerships with European allies to support dispersed operations under the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) strategy, citing challenges with Lockheed Martin F-16 and F-35 interoperability.
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NewsAn-24 crash probe urges better training on altimeter and chart pressure references
Russian investigators have urged carriers to reinforce training for pilots on the displayed altitudes on airport charts – as well as procedures for setting QNH or QFE altimeter references – following the fatal terrain collision involving an Angara Airlines Antonov An-24. The Interstate Aviation Committee’s newly-issued preliminary findings from the ...
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NewsElbit Systems UK targets Watchkeeper successor deal
Elbit Systems UK is keenly eyeing a requirement to replace the British Army’s Watchkeeper uncrewed aerial system, and also hopes to expand its role within the UK Military Flying Training System.
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NewsTekever advances Overmatch expansion with Swindon UAS factory selection
Tekever will open its latest and largest production site in the UK next year, after confirming plans to establish a new facility in Swindon, Wiltshire.
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NewsGreece’s Aegean expects GTF engine inspection cycle to last another two years
Greek carrier Aegean estimates that the airline will need another 24-28 months to complete the cycle of Pratt & Whitney GTF engine inspections on its Airbus A320neo-family fleet. Chief executive Dimitris Gerogiannis says this will enable all its new aircraft gradually to return to full operational capacity. “[This is] an ...
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NewsAAROK powers through first flight as Turgis Gaillard eyes French MALE need
The prototype of French developer Turgis Gaillard’s medium-altitude, long-endurance AAROK uncrewed air vehicle has made its flight debut.
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NewsAgile, integrated, ready - new RAF chief details priorities as service evolves
Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth will use his tenure as chief of the air staff to further hone the Royal Air Force’s capabilities, the service’s newly appointed senior officer says.
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NewsNATO launches Eastern Sentry mission to counter Russian drone incursions
Additional NATO assets are being deployed to the alliance’s eastern flank, following recent drone incursions made by Russia into Polish and Romanian territory.
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NewsAeralis advances Prestwick final assembly pact for proposed jet trainer
UK aircraft developer Aeralis has signed a strategic agreement with Glasgow Prestwick airport covering the proposed future final assembly of its modular light jet in Scotland.
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NewsSkyWest invests in Maeve Aerospace and lines up as potential launch customer for Maeve Jet
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has invested in Dutch hybrid-electric aircraft developer Maeve Aerospace, securing launch customer rights for the proposed Maeve Jet regional aircraft in a move signalling the operator’s interest in lower-emissions aviation technologies.
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NewsPolish air force waves NATO’s final Sukhoi Su-22s into retirement
Poland has marked the retirement of its final Sukhoi Su-22s, bringing to an end 41 years of operating the fighter-bomber.
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NewsUK industry looks to accelerate Typhoon capability boost via ECRS Mk2 radar
The UK could accelerate the availability of advanced features to be introduced via a major radar upgrade for its Typhoon combat aircraft, according to Eurofighter partner company BAE Systems.
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NewsIsraeli defence firms showcase battlefield-proven tech at DSEI
Israel’s defence manufacturers were treated with more respect at DSEI than Paris, despite the government’s eve-of-show ban on Israeli official delegations attending the biennial arms fair.
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NewsSerial production of re-engined Be-200 could begin in three years: Russian trade minister
Serial production of a re-engined Beriev Be-200 amphibious firefighter could begin in 2028, according to Russian trade minister Anton Alikhanov. Work has commenced on a programme to modernise the aircraft and replace its Progress D-436TP engines with the Aviadvigatel PD-8. The PD-8 has been developed for the Yakovlev SJ-100 – ...