Military

Airbus Defence and Space welcomes signing of contract for A330 MRTT

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has today notified Parliament of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Luxembourg to proceed with the acquisition of a pooled fleet of Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330 MRTT) aircraft. The signing of a contract paving the way for the delivery of two aircraft with options for ... <a title="Airbus Defence and Space welcomes signing of contract for A330 MRTT" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/airbus-defence-space-welcomes-signing-contract-a330-mrtt/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus Defence and Space welcomes signing of contract for A330 MRTT">Read more</a>

Lockheed Martin delivers final MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopter to U.S. Navy

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 24th, and final, MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopter to the U.S. Navy in support of the Navy’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.

Embraer KC-390 proves high level of maturity in demonstration flights abroad

The first prototype of the KC-390, next generation multi-mission aircraft by Embraer, returned to Brazil after successfully completing its first international mission.

RUAG takes new order for 2 Dornier 228 aircraft

RUAG Aviation has secured a new agreement for the sale of 2 new production Dornier 228 aircraft. The versatile aircraft will serve island communities in passenger and cargo operations, providing a reliable and cost-effective link to the mainland. The agreement was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow on 13 July 2016. This latest order for ... <a title="RUAG takes new order for 2 Dornier 228 aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/ruag-takes-new-order-2-dornier-228-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about RUAG takes new order for 2 Dornier 228 aircraft">Read more</a>

Airbus to operate Heron 1 drones for Germany also in Mali

The German Defence Procurement Agency (BAAInBw) and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a contract to provide Heron 1 surveillance drones.

Australian Defence Force PC-21 Completes First Flight

Pilatus Aircraft announced that the first of 49 PC-21 aircraft destined for the Australian Defence Force has successfully completed its initial production test flight at the factory in Stans, Switzerland. The flight took place only seven months after contract signature. Under a contract signed in December 2015 aimed at harmonising Australian Defence Force flight training ... <a title="Australian Defence Force PC-21 Completes First Flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/australian-defence-force-pc-21-completes-first-flight/" aria-label="Read more about Australian Defence Force PC-21 Completes First Flight">Read more</a>

AirTanker takes delivery of its fourteenth and final A330-200

AirTanker has taken delivery of its fourteenth and final A330-200 aircraft in the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft programme. The final aircraft touched down at RAF Brize Norton following its final sunny departure from the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Getafe, Spain. Known locally as FSTA14, this aircraft completes the fleet of nine core and ... <a title="AirTanker takes delivery of its fourteenth and final A330-200" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/airtanker-takes-delivery-fourteenth-final-a330-200/" aria-label="Read more about AirTanker takes delivery of its fourteenth and final A330-200">Read more</a>

Royal Thai Air Force Takes Delivery of Sukhoi Business Jet

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft held a roll-out ceremony of two Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ) aircraft built for Royal Thai Air Force. The aircraft will be providing VIP transportation services for Thai top officials and government leaders as well as to the High Command of Thailand. The two SBJs are the company’s first business jets acquired by an overseas ... <a title="Royal Thai Air Force Takes Delivery of Sukhoi Business Jet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/royal-thai-air-force-takes-delivery-sukhoi-business-jet/" aria-label="Read more about Royal Thai Air Force Takes Delivery of Sukhoi Business Jet">Read more</a>

Airbus A400M qualifies paratrooping capabilities

Airbus Defence and Space is conducting intensive paratrooping trials of the A400M new generation airlifter. The photo shows 30 paratroopers being dropped at the Tarbes drop zone in southern France and certification of this capability is expected imminently. Continuing trials will move stepwise to 40 paratroopers and beyond as the capability is demonstrated in flight-test. ... <a title="Airbus A400M qualifies paratrooping capabilities" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/airbus-a400m-qualifies-paratrooping-capabilities/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus A400M qualifies paratrooping capabilities">Read more</a>

British Army orders 50 AH-64E Apache helicopters

Boeing will deliver 50 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to the British Army under an agreement signed between the U.S. and UK governments, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced today. The agreement is also a precursor to potential, significant long-term support opportunities for Boeing. David Pitchforth, vice president and managing director of Boeing Defence UK ... <a title="British Army orders 50 AH-64E Apache helicopters" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/british-army-orders-50-ah-64e-apache-helicopters/" aria-label="Read more about British Army orders 50 AH-64E Apache helicopters">Read more</a>