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3 weeks ago

Indonesia Orders 36 Pilatus Aircraft to Strengthen Pilot Training Fleet Aviation News – The Indonesian Air Force has ordered 12 PC-24 jets and 24 PC-21 trainer aircraft from Pilatus during the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant expansion of its pilot training capabilities. The aircraft were acquired through broker E-system Solution FZ, the same intermediary previously used in Indonesia’s M-346FA fighter trainer procurement. The PC-24 jets will primarily be used to train pilots who operate the air force’s liaison and VIP transport fleet, while the PC-21 advanced trainers are expected to gradually replace the aging KT-1 trainer aircraft, which first entered Indonesian service in 2003.

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3 weeks ago

Hermeus Launches Supersonic Test Campaign After Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 First Flight Aviation News – Hermeus has successfully conducted the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 unmanned aircraft, launching a new test campaign aimed at achieving supersonic speeds. The milestone marks the company’s second first flight in less than a year and highlights rapid progress in high-speed aviation development. The latest Quarterhorse aircraft builds directly on the company’s earlier prototype, Quarterhorse Mk 1, which completed its maiden flight in May 2025.

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1 month ago

Airbus : le programme A400M à nouveau en sursis Faute de nouvelles commandes pour l'A400M, Airbus sera contraint de fermer fin 2028 sa chaîne d'assemblage installée à Séville en Espagne. Le constructeur a besoin d'une cadence de production de huit ...

Le programme A400M suspendu à nouveau : fiabilité et délais pèsent, l’Europe scrute chaque décision aéronautique.
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Le programme A400M suspendu à nouveau : fiabilité et délais pèsent, l’Europe scrute chaque décision aéronautique.
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1 month ago

FEATURED | The Mighty Dragon Shadows Tehran Skies China's J-20 Mighty Dragon appears in Iran: a bold symbolic challenge to US buildup or the start of stealth fighter exports? Explore the geopolitical

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1 month ago

L'Airbus Helicopters H175M s'attaque au Moyen-Orient. — avionslegendaires.net Le 12 février 2026, par Arnaud. Et si on tenait là un futur grand du marché des hélicoptères de transport d'assaut ? C'est aujourd'hui le dernier jour du World Defense Show à Riyad en Aéronefs Militai...

Airbus H175M vise le Moyen-Orient : pari audacieux ou coup de maître face aux géants US ? Ça va secouer le marché.
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Airbus H175M vise le Moyen-Orient : pari audacieux ou coup de maître face aux géants US ? Ça va secouer le marché.
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1 month ago

Indonesia Bolts Toward M-346F Jets After F-15EX Deal Collapses Aviation News – Indonesia has dropped plans to acquire 24 Boeing F-15EX fighters and instead signed a Letter of Intent to replace its Hawk fleet with the Leonardo M-346F Block 20, marking a significant shift in its air force modernization strategy. The long-anticipated F-15EX Eagle II deal, once seen as a cornerstone of Jakarta’s future air combat capability, has now been confirmed as not proceeding after several years in limbo.

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1 month ago

Boeing Adds Four MH-139A Helicopters Under New Contract Aviation News – Boeing has been awarded a new U.S. Air Force contract to produce four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide sustainment support, underscoring growing momentum behind the program. The award matters as it accelerates delivery of a critical security and support platform for U.S. Air Force missions. The latest contract follows a $173 million award in September for eight aircraft and brings the total value of recent MH-139A orders to more than $262 million.

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2 months ago

Bombardier announces senior leadership appointments to drive long-term growth - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News Bombardier announces new senior leadership appointments to strengthen defense growth, development, sales, and M&A for long-term growth.

Bombardier has announced key senior leadership appointments to support long-term growth, strengthen customer engagement, and expand its Defense business.
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2 months ago

South Korea Completes KF-21 Boramae Flight Tests, Clearing Path to ROKAF Service Aviation News – South Korea has officially completed the KF-21 Boramae flight test program after 1,600 sorties, clearing the way for deliveries to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) starting in 2026 and advancing development toward Block 2 capability. The milestone marks a critical step in South Korea’s drive to field an indigenous fighter and strengthen national airpower while reducing reliance on foreign platforms.

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2 months ago

Ghana Strengthens Rotorcraft Fleet with Airbus Helicopters Order Airbus Helicopters has secured a new contract from Ghana’s Ministry of Defence for a mixed fleet of military and corporate helicopters, strengthening the country’s rotary-wing capabilities and marking Airbus’ return to the Ghanaian market. The agreement covers two H175M multi-mission helicopters, alongside one ACH175 and one ACH160 for transport operations. Awarded by the Ministry of Defence, the deal positions Ghana as a significant Airbus customer in West Africa and reflects renewed cooperation focused on long-term support and partnership.

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2 months ago

Starfighters Space Gains $40 Million Boost from Public Markets Aviation News – Starfighters Space, Inc. , announced on December 18, has completed its Initial Public Offering, raising $40 million to support the growth of its commercial supersonic flight operations from Florida. The funding strengthens the company’s position as a niche aerospace provider operating from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and signals investor confidence in its bolt-on growth strategy. Starfighters Space, owner and operator of the world’s largest commercial supersonic aircraft fleet, finalized the IPO through the sale of 11,142,061 shares at $3.59 per share.

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2 months ago

Dassault Aviation Delivers More Rafale and Falcon Jets in 2025, Backlog Remains Strong Aviation News – Dassault Aviation increased aircraft deliveries in 2025, handing over more Rafale fighter jets and Falcon business aircraft, underlining steady global demand. The performance matters as defense and business aviation markets continue to rely on long-term backlog strength amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In 2025, Dassault delivered 26 Rafale aircraft, including 15 for export customers and 11 for France, compared with 21 deliveries in 2024.

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2 months ago

Bell Selected for Next Phase of Army Flight School Program Aviation News – Bell Textron has been selected to advance to the second phase of the US Army’s Flight School Next competition, a program shaping the future of military pilot training. The decision keeps Bell and its industry partners in contention to provide a next-generation training solution for Army aviators. The Flight School Next program aims to modernize how the US Army trains pilots, with industry teams competing to deliver an integrated, turnkey approach.

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2 months ago

Le Pentagone annonce que Lockheed Martin a obtenu un contrat de vente de matériel militaire à Taïwan d'une valeur de 328,5 millions de dollars ((Traduction automatisée par Reuters à l'aide de l'apprentissage automatique et de l'IA générative, veuillez vous référer à l'avertissement suivant: https://bit.ly/rtrsauto)) (Ajout de citations du co...

Lockheed Martin muscle Taïwan avec un contrat US. Vente d’armes ou signal stratégique ? L’équilibre aérien en Asie se tend.
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3 months ago

Titra Advances Uncrewed Helicopter Conversion as Turkey Tracks Global Rotorcraft Shift Aviation News – Turkish aerospace firm Titra is moving to convert legacy military helicopters into uncrewed platforms in Ankara, marking a significant step in Turkey’s unmanned aviation ambitions. The development matters as global players accelerate similar programs and competition in uncrewed rotorcraft intensifies. First emerging in 2020, Titra has expanded rapidly over five years and strengthened its position in 2024 through a partnership with Pasifik Holding.

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3 months ago

U.S. Navy Plans 216 New Trainer Jets to Replace Aging T-45 Goshawk Fleet Aviation News – The U.S. Navy has confirmed a requirement for 216 new training aircraft to replace its T-45 Goshawk fleet under the Undergraduate Jet Training System, a move critical to sustaining pilot production. The requirement was outlined in an updated Request for Information released on Dec. 15, 2025, signaling the Navy’s intent to modernize its jet training pipeline. The new aircraft will support undergraduate jet training for future naval aviators as the decades-old T-45 fleet approaches the limits of its service life.

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3 months ago

China’s Y-30 Medium Airlifter Makes First Flight in Xi’an Aviation News – China’s new turboprop-powered Y-30 medium airlifter has completed its maiden flight at Xi’an, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to strengthen its tactical airlift capabilities. The aircraft is built by Xi’an Aircraft Corporation (XAC) under the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and has been the subject of long-standing speculation. Images circulating online show the Y-30 flying from XAC’s airfield in Central China, closely matching earlier AVIC models displayed as a “New Medium Transport,” indicating the program has now entered formal flight testing.

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3 months ago

Crash Images Surface of World’s Last Operational Antonov An-22 in Russia Aviation News – Images circulating on X show the crash of a Russian Antonov An-22 military transport aircraft, marking the loss of the world’s last operational example of the type. The incident matters because it ends active service of the largest turboprop transport aircraft ever built, a unique asset in global military aviation. The aircraft involved was Antonov An-22 RF-08832, named…

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3 months ago

Boeing Air Force One Delivery Pushed to 2028 Amid Ongoing Program Delays Aviation News – The U.S. Air Force has delayed delivery of the first new Air Force One jet from Boeing to mid-2028, extending a high-profile program already years behind schedule and central to presidential airlift capability. The aircraft is part of a two-jet replacement program for the current Air Force One fleet, with Boeing selected to deliver heavily modified 747-8 aircraft.

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4 months ago

Embraer delivers C-390 Milennium to the Hungarian Air Force Embraer has delivered the second C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force.

Embraer has delivered the second C-390 Millennium aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force at Kecskemét Air Base, in a ceremony attended by Hungary’s Minister of Defence and Embraer executives.
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4 months ago

Northrop Grumman Marks 30 Years of Collaboration With Potez on E-2 Aircraft Programs Aviation News – Northrop Grumman has celebrated three decades of partnership with French supplier Potez Aéronautique, underscoring the long-term industrial cooperation behind the E-2 Airborne Command and Control aircraft used by the French Navy. The milestone highlights Potez Aéronautique’s role as empennage supplier for the E-2 family since the early 1990s. Today, the company continues to produce the tail assemblies for the latest E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft manufactured by Northrop Grumman, which will support France’s modernized maritime surveillance and carrier operations.

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4 months ago

Embraer to Debut the new KC-390 Millennium Demonstrator at Dubai Airshow 2025 Aviation News – Embraer will unveil the new KC-390 Millennium demonstrator for the first time at the Dubai Airshow 2025, featuring a new paint scheme as part of its display lineup at Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates from November 17 to 21. The Brazilian aerospace manufacturer plans to present a strong portfolio at this year’s show, including the…

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4 months ago

Bell Textron Delivers Upgraded Bell 212 Helicopter to Royal Thai Navy After Major Overhaul Aviation News – Bell Textron Inc. has successfully completed the refurbishment and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued support for Southeast Asia’s defense aviation capabilities. The comprehensive upgrade program, carried out at Bell’s Asia Service Center in Singapore, focused on extending the aircraft’s operational lifespan. The project included major enhancements to the…

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5 months ago

Southern Maryland Navy Alliance briefs county commissioners on workforce, contracting and laboratory needs at Pax River The Southern Maryland Navy Alliance told St. Mary's County commissioners it is pushing state and federal partners to protect and expand aviation test, systems-integration and workforce programs tied to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The alliance urged investment in facilities, workforce apprenticeships and streamlined acquisition to keep local‑s

The Southern Maryland Navy Alliance is rallying to secure vital resources and policies that will boost the region's economic engine at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

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5 months ago

ATAC Hawker Hunter Crashes Off California Coast, Pilot Seriously Injured Aviation News – ATAC fighter jet accident off Big Sur under investigation A Hawker Hunter jet operated by civilian defense contractor Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) crashed into the sea off the California coast on October 15, with the pilot sustaining serious injuries. The aircraft was part of a two-ship training flight when the incident occurred, prompting an immediate rescue response.

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7 months ago

SNC launched Freedom Trainer for US navy undergraduate jet training system competition - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News SNC unveils its Freedom Trainer for the US Navy’s jet training competition, delivering unmatched performance, lower costs, and future-ready naval aviation training.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has unveiled the Freedom Trainer, a clean-sheet aircraft built for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System.
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7 months ago

Offensive commerciale du F-35 en Europe : Où en est-on, pays par pays ? Le F-35, chasseur furtif américain, est autant l'objet de discussions sur ses performances que sur son poids géopolitique. En Europe, deux...-Défense

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7 months ago

Offensive commerciale du F-35 en Europe : Où en est-on, pays par pays ? Le F-35, chasseur furtif américain, est autant l'objet de discussions sur ses performances que sur son poids géopolitique. En Europe, deux...-Défense

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