The NC-130H Advanced Tactical Laser
The first decade of the 21st century saw a revival of interest in airborne directed energy weapons, including the Advanced Tactical Laser and the Hercules.
BAE Systems wins US Navy P-8A EW contract
BAE Systems has secured a $95m contract from the US Navy to supply advanced electronic warfare (EW) pods for the P-8A Poseidon Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft.
Swiss International installs AeroSHARK drag reduction
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has completed a world first after installing AeroSHARK drag reduction technology to its 12-strong Boeing 777-300ER fleet.
FedEx Begins Operations at Teesside
Teesside International Airport welcomed its first FedEx flight on 3 June, signalling the start of a new chapter in the airport's cargo operations.
Airbus strikes Saudia deal
The Saudia Group has placed an order with Airbus for 105 A320neo Family aircraft.
Saab 340 Super Trouper
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the introduction of the Saab 340 into service with Crossair.
Return of the Yak
All Russian-built civil aircraft will now be branded under the historic Yakovlev name, Sergey Chemezov, head of state-owned aerospace, engineering and defence conglomerate Rostec, has said.
Finnish Hornets deployed to Romania
Seven F/A-18 Hornets of the Finnish Air Force landed on June 3 in Romania as part of a deployment under NATO’s Air Shielding mission.
Germany orders more Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoons
During ILA 2024 in Berlin on June 5, 2024, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced an order from Germany for further Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoons.
Canada awards contract for RCAF training
The Government of Canada has awarded a large contract valued at $11.2bn for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program to SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace.