All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 2
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NewsUAE orders Embraer’s Praetor 600 to meet air force VIP transport need
Embraer will supply the United Arab Emirates’ air force with a VIP-configured version of its Praetor 600 business jet, with the acquisition announced on the opening day of the Dubai air show.
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NewsL3Harris eyes UAE multi-mission aircraft need with Bombardier Global-derivative
L3Harris is eyeing an opportunity to equip the United Arab Emirates with a new multi-mission aircraft, pitching a development of the Bombardier 6000/6500 ultra-long-range business jet.
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NewsGeneral Atomics’ YFQ-42A model makes debut appearance in Middle East
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is showcasing its candidate for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) requirement for the first time in the Middle East.
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AnalysisEmbraer debuts new KC-390 demonstrator at Dubai air show
Embraer is giving a worldwide show debut to its new KC-390 demonstrator, with the specially-liveried airlifter proudly displaying the flags of 10 customer nations just behind its forward crew door.
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NewsGermany’s Eurofighter EK programme advances as Saab lands Arexis EW contracts
Saab has been awarded contracts valued at almost a combined €550 million ($639 million) to supply its Arexis electronic warfare (EW) equipment for use on the German air force’s future EK-version of the Eurofighter.
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NewsAl Fursan display team makes Dubai show debut with Hongdu L-15 jet trainers
The United Arab Emirates’ Al Fursan aerobatic display team is making its first Dubai air show appearance flying Chinese-produced Hongdu L-15 advanced jet trainers.
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AnalysisStood down: which types departed national fleets during our World Air Forces review?
We detail some of the most notable national fleet retirements recorded in the 12 months since we published our last World Air Forces directory at the end of 2024.
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NewsEmbraer’s KC-390 completes tanker certification trials with Brazilian Gripen Es
The Brazilian air force, Embraer and Saab have completed a certification flight-test campaign to clear the Gripen E for in-flight refuelling operations with the KC-390 tanker.
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AnalysisHow regime change in Syria affected our annual World Air Forces fleet review
Our annual review of the global military aircraft fleet details the in-service equipment and acquisition plans of 161 nations – with one of the Middle East’s biggest air forces wiped out amid regime change.
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NewsRussia’s Su-57 fighter to take part in flying display at Dubai air show
Russia’s fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter will make its debut Dubai air show appearance next week, Moscow’s state-owned Rostec conglomerate has announced.
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NewsBAE Systems, Turkish Aerospace sign unmanned systems technology pact
BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace are to “explore common opportunities on uncrewed systems”, having signed a joint memorandum of understanding linked to the establishment of a strategic alliance.
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NewsDenmark, Germany and NATO among GlobalEye sales prospects, Saab CEO says
European interest in Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft is continuing to build, as the Swedish company awaits the finalisation of a deal to supply the platform to the French air force.
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NewsSaab discussing extra production hub to support Ukrainian Gripen E purchase
Saab is already looking at ways of significantly increasing production of its Gripen E fighter to satisfy a major opportunity to equip the Ukrainian air force from later this decade, chief executive Micael Johansson says.
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NewsHAV locks in ‘innovative defence contractor’ as customer for three Airlander 10 hybrid airships
An undisclosed customer has secured reservations for three Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV)-produced Airlander 10 aircraft for use in support of military tasks – the first examples of the type “destined for defence use”.
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NewsUkrainian air force could acquire up to 150 Gripen E fighters from 2026 via pact with Sweden
Ukraine has announced its interest in making a possible major acquisition of Saab Gripen E fighters, with a letter of intent having been signed with the Swedish government on 22 October.
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NewsFirst two Saab Gripen E fighters arrive for Swedish air force service
The Swedish air force has fielded its first Saab Gripen E fighters, with the new jets assigned to its F7 Wing at Satenas air base.
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NewsBaykar’s Kizilelma soars through AESA integration and weapons testing
Baykar Technologies’ Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicle has been flown for the first time with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar installed, and also has successfully trialled the release of two Turkish-developed air-to-surface weapons.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters open to H225 Super Puma’s return for oil and gas operations
Airbus Helicopters is seeing renewed interest in its H225 Super Puma for offshore operations, almost a decade after a fatal accident in Norway which led to many operators removing the type from use.
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NewsLatest NH90 models near delivery, as in-service support provision turns corner
NH Industries is on track to deliver the German navy’s first Sea Tiger-variant example of the NH90 helicopter before year-end.
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NewsLightweight Martlet missile cleared for frontline use with Royal Navy Wildcats
The Royal Navy (RN) has declared full operational capability (FOC) for the Thales UK-produced Martlet missile with its Leonardo Helicopters Wildcat rotorcraft.