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.
‘Wings over Windermere’ exhibition set to open
Charity The Lakes Flying Company is setting up a permanent exhibition called ‘Wings over Windermere’ at Windermere Library to tell the story of the Waterbird, the first successful British seaplane.
Prototype Jackaroo back in the air
The prototype Thruxton Jackaroo, G-AOEX (c/n 86483), has been restored to airworthiness for the first time in almost 60 years. The aircraft made its first post-restoration flight in February with Dan Griffith at the controls, and has since been issued with a permit to fly.