Military

Brazilian Air Force Takes Delivery of First Multi-mission Airlift KC-390

Embraer delivered to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) the first multi-mission airlift KC-390 at a ceremony held at Anápolis Air Base

Portugal Orders Five Multi-Mission Airlift KC-390 Aircraft

The Portuguese Government and Embraer signed a contract for the acquisition of five multi-mission airlifters Embraer KC-390.

RAF Typhoons Scrambled to Intercept a Russian Military Transport Aircraft

RAF Typhoon fighter jets launched on Sunday 28th July to intercept a Russian IL-76 military transport aircraft that was flying close to Estonian airspace.

First Royal Canadian Air Force C295 Makes Maiden Flight

The first Airbus C295 for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) program, has completed its maiden flight.

L3 Technologies to Modernize U.S. Air Force C-130Hs Avionics

L3 Technologies has been competitively awarded the $499 million U.S. Air Force C-130H Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2 (AMP INC 2).

RAF Crews Commence Flying Phase of Training for P-8A Poseidon

RAF crews have commenced the flying phase of training to fly the Poseidon MRA Mk1 (P-8A), the UK’s new maritime patrol aircraft.

U.S.​ Air Force Announces Ellsworth AFB as First B-21 Base

The U.S. Air Force announced Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, has been selected as the preferred location for the first operational B-21 Raider bomber

Boeing Receives U.S. Navy Multiyear Contract for F/A-18 Production

With a three-year contract award for 78 F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets, Boeing will play a vital role in the U.S. Navy’s fleet modernization efforts.

Kazakhstan Border Service places Orders an Airbus C295

The Border Service of Kazakhstan becomes the 31st operator of the C295 and brings the total number of orders up to 13 aircraft in the CIS.

The Brazilian Navy Orders Three Multi-role H135s Helicopters

The Brazilian Navy has ordered three H135 light twin-engine helicopters to be operated by the 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron (HU-1).