Military

United States Army Orders 16 Additional UH-72A Lakota Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has received a contract valued at approximately $116 million to deliver 16 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army.

Embraer and Skytech Sign Letter of Intent for Up to Six KC-390

Embraer Defense & Security announced today the signing of a Letter of Intent with aviation services company SkyTech for up to six new KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft.

NATO Awards Cobham Operational Readiness Training Contract

Cobham announced today that its Special Mission business has been awarded a follow-on contract to deliver Operational Readiness Training to NATO for up to five years.

France’s Armée De L’air Welcomes First C-130J Super Hercules

France's minister of the Armed Forces officially welcomed the country's first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the Armée de l'Air's 62st Transport Wing with a ceremony at Orléans-Bricy Air Base.

Boeing KC-46 Tanker Program Receives FAA Certification for Its 767-2C

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) for its core 767-2C.

Boeing to Modernize Six Netherlands CH-47F Chinooks

Boeing and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence today signed an agreement that will upgrade six Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Chinook helicopters to the latest F-model configuration, ensuring commonality of systems for their entire fleet of 20 F-model Chinooks.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Two Final AS565 MBe Panther to Mexican Navy

The Mexican Navy has received two final AS565 MBe Panther helicopters, completing the order of ten purchased in November 2014.

Boeing KC-46A Tanker for U.S. Air Force Completes First Flight

The first Boeing KC-46A tanker that will be delivered to the U.S. Air Force next year successfully completed its first flight and airborne tests yesterday, taking off from Paine Field at 10:32 a.m. PST and landing approximately three-and-one-half hours later. “Today’s flight is another milestone for the Air Force/Boeing team and helps move us closer ... <a title="Boeing KC-46A Tanker for U.S. Air Force Completes First Flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/boeing-kc-46a-tanker-u-s-air-force-completes-first-flight/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing KC-46A Tanker for U.S. Air Force Completes First Flight">Read more</a>

Philippine Air Force Selects the A-29 Super Tucano for Close Air Support Role

Embraer announced today a firm order of six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

Embraer KC-390 Arrives in the United States for a Series of Flight Trials

The Embraer KC-390 military transport and tanker jet will start a series of trials in the United States as part of its test campaign for certification