All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 47
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AnalysisHow Afghanistan’s fall reshaped World Air Forces inventory
Afghanistan returning to Taliban control saw its military aircraft inventory drop to zero and tested the international community’s ability to rescue at-risk civilians, during another busy year for defence.
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NewsFirst Greenville-built F-16V one year from delivery, Lockheed says
Lockheed Martin is advancing with work on the first F-16V to be built on its new final assembly line in Greenville, South Carolina, and is confident of securing further fresh business for the world’s most widely-used fighter.
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NewsUK loses first F-35B in Mediterranean crash
The UK’s months-long Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) deployment has suffered a significant setback just weeks before its conclusion, with the 17 November crash of a Lockheed Martin F-35B.
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NewsRAF, Zero Petroleum claim first net-zero synthetic fuel flight
Zero Petroleum and the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) have claimed a world record for a first aircraft flight conducted using 100% synthetic fuel.
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NewsLockheed outlines strong demand for C-130J, as first German example flies
Lockheed Martin has performed the first flight of a C-130J for Germany, as fresh sales opportunities look set to enable it to extend production of the tactical transport for the next decade-plus.
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NewsKC-390 ‘perfect’ for Middle East operations, Embraer boss says
Embraer’s defence unit is enjoying a busy Dubai air show, with Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro among those to have received a tour of its KC-390 tanker/transport.
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NewsLockheed to hit F-35 delivery target for 2021, as UAE talks continue
With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) having secured US approval to buy 50 Lockheed Martin F-35As almost one year ago, many at the Dubai air show will be surprised to see the fifth-generation type present only in the guise of a full-scale replica.
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InterviewSaab chief details UAE growth as GlobalEye prospects soar
Saab chief executive Micael Johansson tells FlightGlobal about the company’s success with the United Arab Emirates’ GlobalEye programme, and details its near-term delivery plans for Gripen E fighters ordered by Brazil and Sweden.
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NewsT-7A Red Hawk test fleet ready for EMD boost, Boeing says
Boeing is poised to start the next phase of flight-testing with its T-7A Red Hawk, as the company continues to see strong market interest in the advanced jet trainer.
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NewsCheckmate development gathering pace, says UAC boss
United Aircraft (UAC) remains on course to conduct the first flight of its Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate fighter in 2023, with early work supporting the production of prototype aircraft having commenced.
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NewsPilatus launches new-generation PC-7 ‘MKX’ trainer at Dubai air show
Pilatus has flown a new version of its proven PC-7 basic trainer, with a launch event for the “MKX” product to be staged at the Dubai air show on 15 November.
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NewsRostec scents market interest for Su-75 Checkmate during Dubai debut
Russia is giving an international debut to its Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate, with a full-scale model of the next-generation fighter being exhibited at the Dubai air show.
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NewsUAE signs contract for two more A330 tankers
Airbus Defence & Space has been awarded a contract to supply the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a further two A330 multi-role tanker transports (MRTTs).
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NewsCalidus unveils heavily armed B-350 turboprop
Abu Dhabi-based Calidus has unveiled its heavily-armed B-350 at the Dubai air show, with the two-seat platform capable of carrying a broad variety of air-launched weapons. Believed to be powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127C turboprop, the two-seat design boasts 12 under-wing hardpoints, along with an electro-optical/infrared sensor ...
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NewsThailand signs contract for eight AT-6 Wolverine armed turboprops
Textron Aviation Defense has secured its first international buyer for the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine, with the Royal Thai Air Force to receive eight of the armed turboprops.
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NewsIAI unveils Scorpius jamming, self-protection pods
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a new family of pod-housed electronic warfare (EW) equipment, which it says is suitable for use across a range of self-protection, standoff jamming and training applications. Named Scorpius, the active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar technology can “simultaneously scan the entire surrounding region for ...
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NewsUK signs deal to expand T-6C trainer operations
Affinity Flying Training Services has been placed under contract to operate an expanded fleet of Beechcraft T-6C primary trainers for the UK Ministry of Defence.
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NewsBerlin picks Skeldar V-200 as Sea Falcon maritime UAV
Germany’s BAAINBw procurement body has awarded ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik a ‘Sea Falcon’ programme contract to provide three unmanned aircraft systems to the nation’s navy.
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AnalysisWhy the UAE’s F-35 deal was worth the wait
Backed by the Biden administration and Israel, the UAE’s attempt to buy stealthy F-35As looks set to propel its air force to the next level of combat capability and give it an edge over potential foes.
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NewsQatar’s first F-15s en route to Middle East
Qatar’s first batch of four Boeing F-15QA fighters is en route to the Gulf state, which is rapidly advancing its combat aircraft capability via a trio of acquisition programmes. Manufactured in St Louis, Missouri, the F-15s began their journey to Qatar late last month, making en route stops including at ...