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Military
Boeing delivers 500th Apache Guardian
Despite the outbreak of COVID-19, Boeing Defense is continuing to produce, flight test and deliver AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to customers, and has handed over the 500th example of the type.
Germany outlines Typhoon, F-18, EA-18G procurement plan
The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) has outlined its plan to procure a mix of Eurofighter Typhoons, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers to replace its ageing Panavia Tornado IDS/ECR fleet.
Nigeria’s first A-29B makes maiden flight
Embraer Defense & Security and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have announced that Nigeria’s first A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight.
Jolly Green II completes extreme climate trials
A Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II – the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) newest combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter – has completed a month-long trial, pushing the platform through extreme weather conditions.
US funds F-35 hydraulic power generation system repair capability
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract modification – worth US$14.9m – to fund repair capabilities for the hydraulic power generation systems of low-rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 11 F-35s.
Commercial
Amazon buys jets for the first time - here's what they got
The bolstered fleet supports Amazon’s growing customer base during a time when people continue to rely on receiving items they need quickly
Six bizarrely named airlines
What’s in a name? Here are half a dozen examples of carriers with some fairly odd brands
Air New Zealand reveals unusual layover for all US flights
The flag carrier has added a stopover to all of its traditionally nonstop services to North America
Historic
The aeroplane that could reach three times the speed of sound
The A-12 was the result of a CIA-issued specification, yet it always remained in the shadow of the SR-71 Blackbird…
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