Air News & Articles

New Pilot Training System Delivered to Australian Defence Force

Lockheed Martin Australia and partners have developed a training system that encompasses PC-21 aircraft, flight simulators, cockpit trainers, mission planning and maintenance support

Feb 18, 2022
PATRIOT Missile Defense System Upgrade for US DoD

KBR will support modeling, simulation and test efforts to analyze overall performance and develop recommendations to enhance the capabilities of the PATRIOT system

Feb 18, 2022
Follow-On Support for French MQ-9 RPA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will provide aircraft components, spares and accessories, training equipment and simulator software to enhance the French Air & Space Force’s fleet of MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Feb 18, 2022
Indonesia Purchases 42 Rafale Aircraft

The Rafale acquisition for the Indonesian National Army Air Force includes a complete turnkey solution, with a comprehensive package that covers aircrew training, logistical support for several Indonesian air bases, and a training center

Feb 18, 2022
Honeywell Engine To Power Defiant X

The new HTS7500 turboshaft engine provides the most favorable power-to-weight ratio and total value in its class of military helicopter turboshaft engines

Feb 16, 2022
Puma LE Unmanned Aerial Systems for US Ally

AeroVironment will provide its Puma LE (Long Endurance) small unmanned aerial systems to an allied nation over a six-year period, as well as add-on air vehicle kits, initial spares packages, training and support

Feb 15, 2022
New Flight Displays for RNZAF Boeing 757 Fleet

Thomas Global’s TFD-7000 Series flight displays offer drop-in LCD retrofit for Boeing 757/767 and 737 Classic aircraft

Feb 15, 2022
New Power Module for Military Airborne Electronics

The Collins Aerospace 3Phase 3U power module delivers up to 800 watts of power without requiring additional filtering hardware for Size, Weight, and Power-constrained platforms operating in harsh environments

Feb 15, 2022
Skydio Drone Chosen for US Army Short Range Reconnaissance Program

Skydio’s X2D drone pairs an artificial intelligence-driven flight autonomy software with a foldable, highly portable airframe that leverages hyper-strength composites to withstand demanding environments

Feb 14, 2022
Research Investment to Advance US DoD High-Speed VTOL Aircraft

Jaunt Air Mobility is advancing to the next phase of the High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Concept Challenge for the U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command

Feb 14, 2022
Black Hawk Helicopter Completes First Uncrewed Flight

Sikorsky completed 30-minutes of uninhabited flight with the UH-60A Black Hawk Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV) over the U.S. Army installation at Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Feb 14, 2022
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