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Lockheed Martin conducts first flight in U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh

PALMDALE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 — Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and the US Air Force completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady’s Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program. The successful first flight tested the new advanced capabilities aboard the U-2 as part of the ATR contract, including: During this mission the aircraft successfully performed a low-altitude Leer másLockheed Martin conducts first flight in U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh[…]

Leonardo and Azerbaijan Air Force signs for C-27J Spartan

Rome, 08 June 2023 – The commercial collaboration between Italy and Azerbaijan has been strengthened with the signing a contract with Leonardo for the supply of the C-27J Spartan military aircraft to Azerbaijan Air Force. An Azerbaijani delegation was in Italy for the contract signing in the presence of representatives of the Defence Ministers of Leer másLeonardo and Azerbaijan Air Force signs for C-27J Spartan[…]

Northrop Grumman delivers first modified E-6B Mercury to US Navy

LAKE CHARLES, La. – June 6, 2023 – Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that the first E-6B Mercury Aircraft has been successfully delivered back to the United States Navy. Experts: Scott Pfeiffer, vice president, platform sustainment and mission readiness, Northrop Grumman: “Northrop Grumman is leveraging cutting-edge technology in modernization, supporting the Navy’s mission to provide survivable, Leer másNorthrop Grumman delivers first modified E-6B Mercury to US Navy[…]

Leonardo unveils AWHero RUAS new developments

Rome, 05/06/2023 – Leonardo unveiled today the latest developments for its 200 kg class AWHero RUAS (Rotary Uncrewed Aerial System) during an official ceremony held at SEAFUTURE 2023 (La Spezia – Italy) on board Italian Navy’s (Marina Militare) Paolo Thaon di Revel PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura – Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel). The unveiling was carried Leer másLeonardo unveils AWHero RUAS new developments[…]

FRCE delivers final AV-8B Harrier trainer to Marines

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C., June 2, 2023 — Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has reached another milestone toward the drawing down of its AV-8B Harrier program to Marines, with the completion of its last TAV-8B trainer aircraft. The two-seater trainer was delivered May 11 to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, located at Leer másFRCE delivers final AV-8B Harrier trainer to Marines[…]

Getting to know the USAF 79th Rescue Squadron

By Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop, 355th Wing Public Affairs DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — In the United States Air Force, when one hears, “That others may live,” they immediately think of rescue. The USAF 79th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB fulfills that mission, and more, by supporting and enacting rescue at a moment’s Leer másGetting to know the USAF 79th Rescue Squadron[…]

New paint design for Next Air Force One VC-25B

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — President of the United States Joe Biden has selected the livery design for the «Next Air Force One,» VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century. While accounting for the VC-25B’s larger Boeing 747-8i aircraft, the VC-25B livery has three Leer másNew paint design for Next Air Force One VC-25B[…]

First Airbus C295 for India completes its maiden flight

Seville, Spain, 8 May 2023 – The first Airbus C295 for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023. The military tactical aircraft took off from Seville, Spain, on the 5 May at 11.45 local time (GMT+1) and landed at 14.45 after 3 hours of flight.  “This Leer másFirst Airbus C295 for India completes its maiden flight[…]

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