Delta Air Lines firms more Airbus A220s
On day two of the Farnborough Airshow, Delta Air Lines firmed up more orders for the highly popular Airbus A220.
First international air force confirmed for RAF’s Exercise Cobra Warrior
NATO Air Command has officially confirmed the first international air arm set to participate in the upcoming Exercise Cobra Warrior.
FIA 2022: Leonardo prepares to manufacture first AW149s in the UK
Leonardo Helicopters announced on July 18 that it has started to establish a new AW149 production line at its facility in Yeovil, Somerset, as the race for the UK MOD’s New Medium Helicopter contract gains considerable pace
FIA 2022: L-39NG attains type certification as Aero announces new MoU with Patriot Global Training
Aero Vodochody – the Czech Republic-based aircraft manufacturer and MRO services provider – made two major announcements regarding its new L-39NG advanced jet trainer on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow on July 18
Hot weather reportedly closes RAF Brize Norton runway… again
Key.Aero is receiving information that the runway has been closed at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, reportedly due to damage caused by the high temperatures currently impacting much of the UK
FIA 2022: Team Tempest to fly combat demonstrator in five years
Whilst attending Farnborough International Airshow 2022 on July 18, the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace MP confirmed plans for the UK to lead the development of a sixth-generation flying combat air demonstrator that is scheduled to fly in the next five years
USMC orders eight MQ-9A Reaper ERs from GA-ASI
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) announced on July 17 that it had been awarded a contract for eight MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) Unmanned Aircraft Systems as part of the ARES Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract on May 27.
FIA 2022: Morocco orders H135s
Airbus Helicopters announced at the Farnborough International Air Show on July 18 that the Moroccan Forces Royales Air has ordered a fleet of H135s for military primary training missions
South America Mesh Incoming
Orbx has announced its next mesh product for Microsoft Flight Simulator will cover the continent of South America.
ANA cements MAX order, selects 777-8F
There was cause for double celebration at Boeing on day 1 of the Farnborough Airshow after Japanese-based ANA HOLDINGS confirmed its order for the 737 MAX, as well as selecting the 777-8F.