GE Aerospace along with NAVAIR have been awarded a US$683.7 million (£547 million) contract for three more lots of T408 engines that will power the U.S. Marine Corps’ heavy-lift helicopter, the Sikorsky CH-53K® King StallionTM. The contracts for engines and other ancillary services are subsequent to five previous contracts for T408 engines, the last being in
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), through its defence electronics subsidiary, ELTA Systems, has been awarded with a contract to provide airborne Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) solutions to an international customer. The contract size including systems delivery and maintenance will surpass US$100 million (£80 million). Under the contract, ELTA will provide SIGINT systems and airborne communications suites for
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed its air-to-air refuelling trials with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15J and F-15DJ Eagle jets for the first time. Conducted in Japan from March 29 to April 26, the trials involved an RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) using its advanced refuelling boom to connect with the
Airbus Helicopters is introducing the first U.S.-built H125 military configurations helicopter, known as AH-125 and MH-125 Ares, to the Airbus range of military helicopters. These combat-capable aircraft will feature militarised options that meet the needs of military and para-public allies and partners around the world. The AH-125 Ares will be configured as the armed variant of the helicopter, while
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
