2017-08-19 With the declining numbers of Tornados (the RAF is already on a clear sunset schedule) the German Air Force is closing its training facility in New Mexico. The German air force has entered its final stage of departure, however they are not expected to complete their departure from Holloman…
2017-07-22 According to our partner defenceWeb in a piece published on July 18, 2017, the Overberg test range has hosted its first flight of a jet-propelled UAV. Airbus Defence and Space (ADS) used Denel’s Overberg Test Range (OTR) for the successful testing of a new aircraft type that will aid…
2017-07-13 By Robbin Laird The C295 has become a global asset. With nearly 200 aircraft already sold and operating worldwide, the C295 is gaining traction as a global aircraft. This is in significant contrast to the C-27J, which has been purchased by a much smaller number of nations and therefore…
2017-07-16 The UK Defence Secretary has announced the numbers of the UK’s two new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons and the first commanding officer. Nine new P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be operated by number 120 Squadron and number 201 Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray. 120 Squadron was the RAF’s…
2017-06-29 During a visit to Norway earlier this year, the Norwegian Deputy Minister of Defense underscored the importance of allies building new missile capabilities for the F-35 as a coalition aircraft. In the discussion with Mr. Øystein BØ, the State Secretary and Deputy Defense Minister at the Norwegian Ministry of Defense,…
2017-06-26 In the slideshows and videos for June 23, 24 and 25, the final events at this year's Paris Air Show are highighted. The photos and videos are provided by ParisAirShow.TV. The following aircraft are highlighted in the video for the flying display on June 25, 2017. French Air Force Flying Team…
2017-06-22 Airbus Defence and Space announced an agreement Aviation financier and lessor Stellwagen which broke some new ground in terms of a business model for an airlifter. According to a press release dated June 21, 2017 released by Airbus Defense and Space: Le Bourget, 21 June 2017 – Aviation financier and lessor Stellwagen,…
2017-05-26 By Todd Miller The Air Force plans to replace their aging UH-1N Huey fleet with up to 84 new helicopters. The UH-1Ns are utilized for a continuous contingency response for the security of the nation’s ICBM complexes throughout Wyoming, Montana & North Dakota as well as the continuity of…
