Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Europe
A detachment of Oklahoma Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons have arrived in Europe.
Russian Antonov An-22s to be retired
Russia plans to cease operating its remaining fleet of Cold War-era An-22 (NATO reporting name: Cock) strategic transports, the world’s largest turboprop-driven aircraft.
FARNBOROUGH: Embraer announces new customer for the Super Tucano
Embraer announced the sale of six A-29 Super Tucanos at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Ukraine to gain Swedish AEW&C aircraft
In its 16th and largest military support package to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the Swedish government has confirmed it will donate a pair of S 100D Argus (ASC 890) airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, to strengthen its collective air-defence (AD) capabilities.
FARNBOROUGH: 50 ME-1A amphibious aircraft ordered by India’s MEHAIR
Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with US-based Mallard Enterprises for the purchase of 50 ME-1A amphibious aircraft.
FARNBOROUGH: Drukair opts for more Airbuses to expand international network
Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for A320neos and A321XLRs.
Virgin Atlantic to stop serving mainland China
Virgin Atlantic will drop its Shanghai service – its sole link to mainland China – on October 26, after 25 years of operating the route.
Airbus A321XLR receives EASA certification
Airbus has secured European certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the A321XLR.
FARNBOROUGH: Major Korean Air widebody order
On the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow it has been announced that Korean Air is to buy up to 50 widebody jets from Boeing.