All Europe articles – Page 8
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NewsNetherlands joins US collaborative combat aircraft programme for uncrewed fighters
Amsterdam has committed to participate in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, which is developing low-cost autonomous tactical jets to operate alongside crewed fighters like F-35s.
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NewsAir Serbia to wet-lease Air Baltic A220s as it considers future fleet options
Air Serbia has signed a two-year agreement for Air Baltic to operate Airbus A220-300s on its behalf in an expansion of an existing relationship between the carriers.
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NewsBoeing steps up promotion of T-7A for UK Royal Air Force Hawk replacement need
Boeing is stepping up its efforts to promote the T-7A Red Hawk for a near-term requirement to equip the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) with new advanced jet trainers and aerobatic display aircraft.
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NewsTurkey finalises deal to acquire 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J airlifters
Turkey’s defence ministry has confirmed that a long-expected deal for the nation to acquire a dozen ex-UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports has been finalised.
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NewsSatellite images could have warned Delta 767 crew before severe Milan hail encounter: inquiry
Italian investigators believe insufficient use of available weather information contributed to a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER’s flying into severe hail, and suffering substantial damage, shortly after departing Milan Malpensa. The twinjet – bound for New York JFK on 24 July 2023 – encountered hail as it climbed through 13,000ft ...
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NewsF-35s lead NATO nuclear deterrence exercise for first time
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35As are leading NATO’s annual nuclear readiness drills for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the alliance’s 76-year history as the exercise incorporates modern warfare lessons from Ukraine.
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NewsPratt & Whitney secures European validation for GTF Advantage engine
Pratt & Whitney has secured European approval for its GTF Advantage engine, eight months after US FAA certification. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued a revised type certificate for the PW1100G engine family, with 19 additional models. These range from the PW1124G/2-JM for the Airbus A319neo to the ...
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NewsH160 ramp-up on course as Airbus Helicopters touts growing customer interest
With more than 50 examples now in use, Airbus Helicopters is pleased with the performance of its H160 model, as it eyes further sales opportunities and the operational introduction from 2028 of its M-standard military version.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters expands UAS portfolio, as uncrewed teaming ambitions take off
Airbus Helicopters has expanded its footprint in the tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector, after integrating several products previously promoted by sister company Airbus Defence & Space.
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NewsRAAF completes E-7A Wedgetail deployment supporting NATO operations
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed deployment of a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail to Poland, where the airborne early warning aircraft supported NATO operations and reportedly helped detect Russian incursions into European airspace.
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NewsGermany signs Tranche 5 contract to field another 20 Eurofighters from 2031
Germany has signed a Tranche 5 production contract to acquire a further batch of 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, confirming an acquisition plan first announced in mid-2024.
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NewsArcher acquires Lilium’s patent portfolio for €18 million as Midnight makes NBAA debut
The first appearance of Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft at the NBAA show became more-symbolic as news broke on 15 October that the California start-up successfully bid to acquire the assets of now-defunct electric vertical take-off and landing developer Lilium.
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NewsWizz Air fleet rejig to weigh on near-term profits but support faster recovery: analyst
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air can expect a substantial impact on revenues and profits as it undergoes fleet deferrals and slower capacity growth – but will experience a faster recovery over 2027-28, according to a research note from UK investment bank Peel Hunt. It expects a disclosure shortly on ...
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NewsExtensively-rebuilt Twin Otter to fly Channel Islands routes in Aurigny colours
Channel Islands regional carrier Aurigny is to introduce a De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter which has undergone an extensive rebuild, and recently completed a transatlantic delivery flight. The 17-seat Twin Otter is one of a pair which will fly under a multi-year agreement, serving the island of Alderney with ...
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NewsEASA urges continuous use of stop-bar lights to reduce incursion risk
European safety regulators are urging airport operators to implement continuous use of runway stop-bars as a defence against incursions, pointing out that such incidents are increasing – both in absolute terms and relative to the number of flights. Use of stop-bars is “widely recognised” as “one of the most effective ...
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NewsGermany’s WTD 61 military test unit takes delivery of Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Pilatus has delivered a single PC-12 NGX turboprop to the German military’s WTD 61 aeronautical test and evaluation unit.
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NewsSweden extends future fighter system study deal with Saab through 2027
Saab has been awarded a contract to continue concept study work on future fighter technology for Sweden, extending an activity which commenced in March 2024.
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NewsDenmark to acquire 16 more F-35As and collaborative combat aircraft
The Danish government intends to significantly boost its acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35As, targeting an eventual fleet strength of 43 of the fifth-generation type.
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NewsEU clears Boeing’s Spirit acquisition after accepting divestment of Airbus activities
European competition regulators have cleared Boeing’s proposed acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, after accepting the divestment of activities related to Airbus aerostructures. Airbus has already planned to take over various aerostructure operations performed by Spirit, including the US-based manufacture of A350 centre fuselages and the production of A220 wings in Northern ...
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NewsHalf of Finnair A321 fleet suspended after seat-washing hitch
Finnair has been forced to suspend operation of eight Airbus A321s, owing to a technical snag during washing of seat covers. The airline cancelled about 40 flights on 13-14 October, and has recruited the Lithuanian division of Danish operator DAT to operate certain services from 15 October. Finnair says it ...