Military

France confirms order for eight A330 MRTT tankers

Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further eight A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft. The aircraft constitute the second tranche of the multi-year contract for 12 A330 MRTTs signed by the French Ministry of Defence in November 2014 and bring the total firm ... <a title="France confirms order for eight A330 MRTT tankers" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/france-confirms-order-for-eight-a330-mrtt-tankers/" aria-label="Read more about France confirms order for eight A330 MRTT tankers">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 15, 2015 · 2 min read

Lockheed Martin delivers 32nd C-5M Super Galaxy to the U. S. Air Force

Lockheed Martin delivered the 32nd modernized C-5M Super Galaxy the U. S. Air Force on Dec. 9. This aircraft was the ninth and final C-5M scheduled for delivery in 2015. The aircraft was delivered more than a week ahead of the contract commitment delivery date. An active duty U.S. Air Force aircrew led by Maj. Gen. ... <a title="Lockheed Martin delivers 32nd C-5M Super Galaxy to the U. S. Air Force" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/lockheed-martin-delivers-32nd-c-5m-super-galaxy-to-the-u-s-air-force/" aria-label="Read more about Lockheed Martin delivers 32nd C-5M Super Galaxy to the U. S. Air Force">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 14, 2015 · 1 min read

Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,500th C-130 Hercules

This landmark Hercules is an HC-130J Combat King II personnel recovery aircraft assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 71st Rescue Squadron, which is part of the 347th Rescue Group. A U.S. Air Force crew ferried the HC-130J to its new home at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia.  “This milestone delivery is a source ... <a title="Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,500th C-130 Hercules" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/lockheed-martin-delivers-2-500th-c-130-hercules/" aria-label="Read more about Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,500th C-130 Hercules">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 12, 2015 · 2 min read

The Australian Defence Force orders 49 PC-21

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd announced that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has signed a contract for the purchase of 49 PC-21 training aircraft. Under the new contract, “Team 21” – a partnership between Lockheed Martin, Hawker Pacific and Pilatus – will deliver aircraft, simulators, other training equipment and a comprehensive long-term support package. The Australian Defence ... <a title="The Australian Defence Force orders 49 PC-21" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/the-australian-defence-force-orders-49-pc-21/" aria-label="Read more about The Australian Defence Force orders 49 PC-21">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 9, 2015 · 2 min read

Boeing delivers final Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft to Turkey

Boeing delivered the fourth and final Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Turkish Air Force at Konya Air Base today, completing the Turkish AEW&C fleet and enhancing Turkey’s airspace surveillance and battle management capabilities. This final aircraft includes upgraded software for the platform and the final element of the ground ... <a title="Boeing delivers final Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft to Turkey" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/boeing-delivers-final-peace-eagle-aew-c-aircraft-to-turkey/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing delivers final Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft to Turkey">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 9, 2015 · 2 min read

Australia selects Lockheed Martin to develop pilot training system

The Australian Department of Defence has awarded the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System contract to Lockheed Martin-led Team 21 to train the next generation of Australian Defence Force pilots. The initial seven year program is valued at AU$1.2 billion. Performance-based options for up to 25 years will provide the opportunity to extend the length and ... <a title="Australia selects Lockheed Martin to develop pilot training system" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/australia-selects-lockheed-martin-to-develop-pilot-training-system/" aria-label="Read more about Australia selects Lockheed Martin to develop pilot training system">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 9, 2015 · 2 min read

Boeing delivery of 14th new-build Mk6 Chinook completes current orders for the United Kingdom

Boeing has delivered its 14th Mk6 Chinook, completing the United Kingdom’s most recent order and growing the RAF Chinook fleet to 60 aircraft. The order completion coincided with the 35th anniversary of Chinook operations for the U.K. “Since they were introduced into service in 1980, our Chinook fleet has played an integral supporting role for ... <a title="Boeing delivery of 14th new-build Mk6 Chinook completes current orders for the United Kingdom" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/boeing-delivery-of-14th-new-build-mk6-chinook-completes-current-orders-for-the-united-kingdom/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing delivery of 14th new-build Mk6 Chinook completes current orders for the United Kingdom">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

Final Boeing C-17 Globemaster III departs Long Beach Assembly Facility

The final Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military airlifter at the company’s plant in Long Beach has departed on Sunday, Nov. 29, marking the official end of aircraft production in Long Beach. The airlifter flew over a crowd and the facility before heading to the company’s San Antonio location, where it will remain until delivery to ... <a title="Final Boeing C-17 Globemaster III departs Long Beach Assembly Facility" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/final-boeing-c-17-globemaster-iii-departs-long-beach-assembly-facility/" aria-label="Read more about Final Boeing C-17 Globemaster III departs Long Beach Assembly Facility">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Airbus C295W flies to Antarctica

An Airbus C295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and operated by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space and SEMAR flew from Río Gallegos Airport in Argentina to the Marambio Base, the first flight ever by a C295 to Antarctica. The C295W landed in Marambio at 11.45 on 27 November, returning to Río Gallegos ... <a title="Airbus C295W flies to Antarctica" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/airbus-c295w-flies-to-antarctica/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus C295W flies to Antarctica">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 1 min read

Successful delivery of the 75th PC-7 MkII to the Indian Air Force

The successful handover of the 75th Pilatus PC-7 MkII Training Aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal marks the final aircraft delivery milestone under the contract between Pilatus and the Government of India’s Ministry of Defence which was signed on the 24th of May 2012. The introduction of ... <a title="Successful delivery of the 75th PC-7 MkII to the Indian Air Force" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/successful-delivery-of-the-75th-pc-7-mkii-to-the-indian-air-force/" aria-label="Read more about Successful delivery of the 75th PC-7 MkII to the Indian Air Force">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 10, 2015 · 1 min read