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Historic
Learning to fly the Lightning
Learning to fly the Mach 2 fighter fulfilled a boyhood dream for former RAF pilot Ian Black. He relates a wealth of vivid memories, coupled with a learning curve “as steep as Ben Nevis”, to Aviation News.
Royal Saudi Air Force English Electric Lightnings
Hugh Trevor chronicles Lightning operations in the Royal Saudi Air Force and spoke to a British pilot and an engineer that served with this air arm.
Military
tlmNexus to support UK Poseidon programme
UK-based defence technology company, tlmNexus, has announced it will be supporting the RAF’s P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet under the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD’s) Airworthiness Issue Management System (AIMS) contract.
LONGBOW to sustain Apache Fire Control Radars
The US Army has awarded the LONGBOW Limited Liability Company (LBL) a five-year contract to sustain the AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radar (FCR) on AH-64D/E attack helicopters.
Safran provides FCAS engine details
French-based engine manufacturer, Safran, has released details about the powerplant that will be employed by the Système de Combat Aérien du Futur (SCAF/Future Combat Air System, FCAS).
Commercial
Major Step Forward for Heathrow’s Third Runway
Plans for a new northwest runway at London’s Heathrow Airport...
Emirates Launches Edinburgh-Dubai service
An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, soon to be a daily sight at Edinburgh....
Successful Tests for ARJ21 in Iceland
COMAC’s ARJ21-700 regional jet has completed crosswind testing...
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