DSTL awards complex weapons deal to MBDA
The UK’s Defence Science Technology Laboratory has awarded a new contract to pan-European missile and defence systems manufacturer MBDA to lead on the new Complex Weapons Innovations and Technology Partnership
RAAF graduates first F-35A pilots trained in Australia
Four RAAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter pilots have graduated from the platform’s first operational conversion course to be completed in Australia
Etihad Airways inaugurates Vienna-Abu Dhabi route
The new service took off yesterday, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Doha overtakes Dubai to become Middle East’s busiest airport
Multiple factors have been said to have influenced the takeover, including the relaxation of a four-year blockade and the continuation of services throughout the pandemic
American Airlines commits to “science-based targets” to reduce emissions
The airline has also signed up to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign and Race to Zero
Bristol Airport lands Air Seychelles charter connection
The airline will initiate the route in 2022 to coincide with the Easter and May bank holidays
Swiss flies on sustainable aviation fuel
The fuel has been in use in the country since July 1 thanks to new customs provisions
Haneda Airport introduces biometric technology
The project, carried out by Collins Aerospace, aims to promote contactless solutions whilst streamlining passenger processing
Indian Navy receives tenth P-8I aircraft
The Indian Navy has received its tenth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft, the second delivered under an option contract for four additional units awarded by the Indian Ministry of Defence in 2016
Wizz Air postpones opening of new Cardiff base
The airline believes the current Covid-19 regulations are too uncertain and instead plans to begin operations from the hub next summer