All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 33
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NewsTunisian air force launches pilot training with complete T-6C fleet
Tunisia’s air force has received its eighth and final T-6C Texan II trainer from Textron Aviation Defense, with the asset now operational with its 13 Sqn at Sfax air base.
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NewsMarshall Aerospace launches ADS-B Out update for South Africa’s C-130B fleet
South Africa’s first veteran Lockheed Martin C-130 to undergo a key avionics update has arrived in the UK for adaptation by Marshall Aerospace. The B-model Hercules touched down at the MRO specialist’s Cambridge airport site on 11 August. Cirium fleets data shows that the South African Air Force (SAAF) tactical ...
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NewsQinetiq ready to meet RJ100 flight test demand after fast jet radome success
Qinetiq expects to perform expanded future flight trials work using its uniquely adapted Avro RJ100-based Airborne Technology Demonstrator (ATD), on the back of an initial success for partner BAE Systems.
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NewsHow dislodged engine intake cover downed UK F-35B in carrier mishap
Procedural shortcomings around the removal and stowage of protective engine intake covers aboard the Royal Navy (RN) aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth led to the UK’s loss of a Lockheed Martin F-35B on take-off, a formal investigation has concluded.
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NewsGCAP partnership to take centre stage at DSEI show
With the UK’s cross-domain DSEI show to open its doors in just over five weeks’ time, we look ahead to some of the likely highlights of the event, where FlightGlobal will be reporting as aerospace media partner.
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NewsQatar’s Typhoon deliveries reach half-way point, BAE says
BAE Systems has reached the mid-way point in its delivery of 24 Eurofighter Typhoons to Doha, with 12 examples now having been handed over to the Qatar Emiri Air Force.
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NewsBahrain takes delivery of first single-seat F-16 Block 70 fighter
Lockheed Martin has delivered its first single-seat Block 70-model F-16 to Bahrain, with the transfer announced in late July.
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NewsCzech Republic welcomes arrival of first two AH-1Z attack helicopters
The Czech Republic has received its first two Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, with the assets having been delivered on 26 July aboard a US Air Force Boeing C-17 strategic transport.
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NewsNew CAeS facility to accelerate hydrogen aircraft expertise
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has opened a newly refurbished hangar and research and development centre to support its development of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
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AnalysisWhy the US Air Force is accelerating its future tanker fleet plans
Accelerated plans to develop and field a next-generation tanker have raised questions about the US Air Force’s need to plug a gap as its venerable KC-135s head for retirement.
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NewsSuper Hornet production to end in 2025, following Indian competition loss
Boeing expects to finish production of its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet within around two years, following the type’s defeat in an Indian Navy contest for 26 carrier-based fighters.
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NewsC-17 engine upgrade will benefit all operators, Pratt & Whitney says
An updated engine support contract for the global fleet of Boeing C-17 strategic transports will deliver substantial savings to operators.
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NewsUK T-6 training output set to soar, Ascent boss says
Ascent Flight Training is in the advanced stage of preparations to increase by almost 50% its provision of basic instruction for the UK Royal Air Force using a fleet of 14 Beechcraft T-6C Texan IIs.
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NewsHow the RAF’s Typhoon usage has soared since Ukraine conflict began
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has dramatically ramped up operating hours on its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, achieving a record level of frontline activity last year.
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NewsBAE’s PHASA-35 programme on a high after stratospheric test debut
BAE Systems has performed a first stratospheric flight with the PHASA-35 high-altitude pseudo-satellite, marking a new milestone for the unmanned air system.
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NewsNo end date in sight for P-8, E-7 output, Boeing says
Boeing has no date in mind for ending production of its 737NG for conversion into military derivative models, as the P-8 Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail variants continue to attract customers.
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NewsUK funds Excalibur test aircraft conversion to prove future fighter technologies
The UK Ministry of Defence has advanced plans to prepare a dedicated flight test aircraft to support the sixth-generation Global Combat Air Programme from 2026.
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NewsHow small efficiency gains are fuelling USAF’s combat edge
The US Air Force (USAF) has outlined some of the efficiency gains it is pursuing for its air mobility fleet, with the service seeking to boost operational readiness and reduce its environmental impact.
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NewsBAE Systems reveals FalconWorks unit to advance combat air technologies
BAE Systems has launched a new technology incubator for the combat air sector, branding the unit FalconWorks.
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NewsRAF hails 20h nonstop deployment as A400M Atlas visits Guam
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has performed the longest nonstop flight of an Airbus Defence & Space A400M, with one of its tactical transports having completed a more than 20h sortie.