During LAAD Defence & Security 2023, Embraer has announced the launch of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, light attack aircraft, armed reconnaissance and advanced training, in the configuration of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), with an initial focus on meeting the needs of nations in Europe. The new version of the aircraft, the A-29N, will
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has marked the delivery of the 100th IAI-produced T-38 wing to the United States Air Force, in a special ceremony held at the company’s headquarters. This milestone demonstrates IAI’s capabilities to produce aero structures of the highest quality and its commitment to a long-term relationship with the United States Air Force.
Embraer S.A. and Saab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at LAAD, in Rio de Janeiro, to deepen the collaboration between the companies in several areas, mainly related to business development and engineering opportunities. The companies will collaborate to position the C-390 Millennium aircraft as the preferred solution to meet the Swedish Air Force
American planemaker Boeing Co (Boeing) and Canada’s CAE Inc. (CAE), have signed teaming agreements to increase levels of collaboration for platforms in Norway, Germany and Canada. The agreements intend to embrace each company’s complementary capabilities to provide superior management, technical and cost-effective training solutions for the P-8A Poseidon programme. “These agreements aim to advance mission
Embraer‘s C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft programme has reached another historic milestone in the aviation world. In a ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto Unit in São Paulo, in the presence of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) High Command, the aircraft has achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC). Issued by the Institute of Industrial Development and Coordination
Boeing will enhance the KC-46A advanced communications capabilities through a Block 1 upgrade under a US$184 million contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force. Upgrades include line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight communications technologies with antijamming and encryption features. These capabilities will further enhance the data and communications connectivity the KC-46A provides to joint and allied forces for
Regal Rexnord Aerospace has selected Wencor as its exclusive distributor supporting the global military and government aftermarkets for Regal Rexnord’s seal and bearings products. In addition to the agreement, Wencor and Regal Rexnord Aerospace recently announced the extension of their exclusive global agreement, in which, Wencor will continue to distribute Regal Rexnord Aerospace seals and
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (Spirit) and Skyworks Aeronautics (Skyworks) have announced that the two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue support for Skyworks defence and commercial platforms both in the UK and also the European marketplace. Spirit’s Northern Ireland and Scotland operations will collaborate on detailed design activity to support Skyworks VertiJet –
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT), increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to ten aircraft. This announcement follows Belgium’s decision to increase its number of hours in the programme with an additional 1,100 flight hours per year. The Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet
A recent study by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC) shows clear indications that two Eurofighter programme contracts will secure up to 26,000 jobs in Spain. The study was funded by Airbus and took six months to complete. The report focuses on the economic impact of the ‘Halcon’ and ‘Quadriga’ contracts which are relevant to Spain. The report
