All Europe articles – Page 24
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NewsDenmark to field four General Atomics MQ-9Bs
The deal secures a fourth European customer for the latest version of the combat-proven General Atomics remotely piloted vehicle.
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NewsFirst A350F stabiliser completed at Airbus’s Spanish plants
Airbus’s Spanish facilities in Cadiz and Getafe have produced the first horizontal stabiliser for the A350 freighter. The structure will be transferred to the Toulouse final assembly line in the next few weeks. Airbus is producing a pair of A350Fs for the flight-testing and certification programme. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered ...
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NewsLufthansa prepares to roll out virtual-reality pilot training across group carriers
Lufthansa Group is preparing to roll out virtual-reality pilot training across all its carriers, following an encouraging introduction at Brussels Airlines. Two crews from the carrier completed part of their Airbus A320 type rating using the technology at the beginning of July, under a training programme approved by regulators. Lufthansa ...
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NewsTurkey and UK close on Typhoon deal following new defence pact
Turkey has moved closer to a long-awaited order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, a deal that would secure a vital export win for the multi-role type.
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NewsLondon Heathrow operator to submit third-runway plan before end-July
London Heathrow’s operator will submit its proposal for a third runway to the government by the end of this month. The proposal will set out the airport’s masterplan to secure long-term capacity growth and detail its investment programme, with a view to obtaining planning permission by the end of the ...
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NewsCentre-of-gravity error left ATR 72 flying close to certification limits
French investigators have disclosed that an ATR 72-500 departed Caen outside of operational limits – and almost outside certification limits – after a data-entry error during load calculations. The Chalair Aviation aircraft had been conducting a service from Caen Carpiquet airport to Kerry in Ireland on 21 September last year. ...
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NewsDassault warns over FCAS future unless ‘clear leader’ is appointed
Brewing tension between Future Combat Air System (FCAS) partners Dassault Aviation and Airbus Defence & Space looks ready to boil over amid a growing row about the lack of a clear leader on the project.
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NewsUK flies Chinook self-protection update, trials FPV drone deployment
The UK has performed a first test flight of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter equipped with a new infrared suppression system installed to boost the platform’s survivability.
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In depthNMH win ‘critical’ for Yeovil but opportunities exist for AW159 and AW101, says Leonardo Helicopters UK chief
The new boss of Leonardo Helicopters UK has stressed the “criticality” for the business of winning the ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest, but believes the airframer can grasp other opportunities – even including selling new AW101s to the Royal Navy.
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In depthUS firms target Europe with uncrewed fighter offerings
American manufacturers developing the first generation of autonomous combat platforms are eyeing significant sales opportunities in Europe, with companies including General Atomics, Anduril, Boeing and Kratos pursuing partnerships with European firms to offer local production options.
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NewsU-2S high-altitude spyplane makes rare public display at UK air show
One of the distinctive Dragon Lady surveillance jets participated in this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo as part of the US Air Force contingent.
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NewsRC-135 Rivet Joint platform remains best in the business, L3Harris official says
Decades after first entering service, the Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint remains a critical electronic intelligence-gathering capability for the USA, the UK and their allies, L3Harris Technologies says.
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NewsL3Harris secures G550 electronic attack contract for Italian air force
L3Harris Technologies has received a $300 million contract for a programme to supply Italy with a pair of electronic attack (EA) aircraft based on the Gulfstream G550 long-range business jet.
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NewsBelgium to buy 11 more F-35s and seek full membership in European FCAS development
Belgium will order an additional batch of 11 Lockheed Martin F-35As, with its new commitment to boost the nation’s fleet of the fifth-generation type to an eventual 45 examples.
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NewsAntonov Airlines flies An-124 out of Kyiv after long modernisation effort
Ukrainian aerospace firm Antonov has flown a modified An-124-100 out of Kyiv, following a long-term modernisation to replace Russian-built on-board equipment. The aircraft (UR-82073) flew to Leipzig on 11 July following a programme initiated in 2021 but held up by the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Ukraine and Russia had previously co-operated in ...
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NewsRed Arrows make switch to SAF for aerobatic displays
The Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows are performing the team’s first aerobatic displays with their BAE Systems Hawk T1s using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Power Electrics.
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NewsUK’s first Wedgetail makes public debut with RIAT appearance
The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) first Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft has made its public debut, appearing at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on 19 July.
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NewsOperators should prepare crews for possible Leap engine smoke events: EASA
Airbus A320neo-family aircraft have not been involved in any load-reduction device activation events relating to CFM International Leap-1A engines, according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
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NewsAirbus to detail A380 slat delamination checks after Emirates and SIA incidents
Airbus is to issue service bulletins to A380 operators early next year detailing checks for leading-edge slat delamination, following an incident involving an Emirates aircraft at Nice. The crew of the aircraft (A6-EOM) had perceived a muffled noise and slight vibrations while configuring the jet to land on 18 August ...
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NewsEmbraer launches A-29N flight-test campaign for Portugal
Embraer has launched a flight-test campaign with a first A-29N turboprop for the Portuguese air force, and delivered Lisbon’s third C-390 tactical transport.