Civilian Yak-52 downs Russian UAV in Ukraine
As Ukraine continues to face relentless Russian attacks amid a serious shortage of air-defence (AD) assets, some unconventional methods have been employed to alleviate the situation, including the use of civilian aircraft to down UAVs.
More Royal Saudi Air Force A330 MRTTs
Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).
South Korea bids farewell to the F-4 Phantom
As the Republic of Korea Air Force marked the end for the venerable F-4, Dino van Doorn was at the official retirement ceremony in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Metrea acquires French air force Stratotanker fleet
Metrea has completed the acquisition of the French Air and Space Force’s (FASF) KC-/C-135 aerial refuelling fleet.
RAF joins major exercises in Indo-Pacific
The Royal Air Force has sent aircraft and personnel to participate in two major exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.
Lufthansa Group purchase of ITA Airways stake approved
The European Commission (EC) has granted approval for the Lufthansa Group to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways with the view to a complete takeover in due course.
FlyOne Armenia returns to Düsseldorf
FlyOne Armenia has resumed flights between Yerevan and Düsseldorf in Germany.
Marshall hand over last C-130J for the Bangladesh Air Force
The Bangladesh Air Force has received its fifth and final former Royal Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules.
AIR International August 2024
August 2024 issue of AIR International in page-turning format sees Jon Lake looking at efforts to integrate UK weapons on British armed forces’ US-supplied aircraft and helicopters