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GE engine selected to power Polish AW149 fleet
Following a recent contract announcement between the Polish Government and PZL-Świdnik, it has been revealed that the former has selected GE Aerospace’s CT7-2E1 turboshaft engine to power its new 32-strong fleet of Leonardo AW149 multi-mission helicopters
UK’s A400M fleet nears completion with penultimate delivery
The RAF’s fleet of Airbus A400M Atlas C1 heavy-lift tactical transports has grown to 21 aircraft, following the arrival of the penultimate example (serial ZM420) at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on October 11
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 115: Helicopter Edition
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Dutch MOD progressing with plan to reopen De Peel Air Base for F-35 ops
Plans to reopen De Peel Air Base for F-35A Lightning II operations from 2024 continue to make progress as the Dutch MOD strives to find room to expand its operational footprint following earlier base closures amidst the continued deterioration of the global security situation
Russia has lost more than 10% of its Su-34 Fullback fleet in Ukraine ops
After conducting independent research, Key.Aero can confirm that the Russian Aerospace Forces has now lost more than 10% of its Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback fighter-bomber fleet in combat operations over Ukraine
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 114
Welcome to the 114th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
StormBreaker steps closer to F-35 integration after recent test
Integration of the GBU-53/B StormBreaker air-launched, precision-guided glide bomb on the F-35 Lightning II has moved a step closer after the US Navy, in partnership with Raytheon Missiles & Defense, recently carried out two successful guided test vehicle releases
Norway bids farewell to Falcon 20ECM fleet after 50 years of ops
The Royal Norwegian Air Force marked the end of an era on September 30, when its two-strong fleet of ageing Dassault Falcon 20ECM multi-mission aircraft were flown operationally for the final time – bringing almost 50 years of operations with the type to a close
Nigerien C-130H completes overhaul in Brussels
One of the Niger Air Force’s newest Lockheed C-130H Hercules has completed a major refurbishment by Sabena Technics at the firm’s facility in Brussels, Belgium
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 113
Welcome to the 113th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here