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Mitshubishi MU-2

Mitsubishi MU-2 v2 Takes Flight in X-Plane

18th July 2022

TOGA Simulations has announced the Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise v2 for X-Plane 11 is out now.

KC-46A Pegasus

USAF’s 64th ARS reactivated at Pease ANGB

18th July 2022

During a ceremony at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, the US Air Force’s 64th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) was formally re-activated on July 8.

Bombardier Q400

De Havilland Canada outlines Dash 8-400 freighter trio

18th July 2022

Announcement includes Package freighter, quick change and dedicated freighter options

Boeing

EASA STC approval for IAI’s 737-800SF

18th July 2022

Narrowbody passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions in Europe are set for a boost after Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) revealed its Boeing 737-800SF has received a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC).

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Tenerife North and South Airports Released

18th July 2022

MK-Studios has released the Tenerife Airports pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros

Nigerian L-39ZAs head back home

17th July 2022

Three Nigerian Air Force L-39ZA Albatrosses departed Aero Vodochody this morning ( July 17) for Nigeria.

Aero Vodochody

RIAT 22: Draken Europe signs L-159 partnership with Aero Vodochody

16th July 2022

After Draken Europe won a three-year contract to provide fast jet red air services in the UK, it has teamed up with Aero Vodochody to provide maintenance and support to its fleet of L-159 light attack aircraft

Boeing

RIAT 22: Boeing and the US Navy perform MUM-T test with the Super Hornet

16th July 2022

Boeing and the US Navy have recently completed manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) tests where a Block III F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstrated command and control of three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Airbus

RIAT 22: Airbus announces companies involved in H175M Task Force

16th July 2022

Airbus Helicopters announced on Friday 15, the first members of the H175M. The UK based industry team is to offer, supply and support the British produced H175M helicopter for the UK MOD’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme.

Airbus A330

RCAF orders two second-hand A330-200s for MRTT role

15th July 2022

Canada’s Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on July 14 that Canada has finalized a contract to acquire the first two aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) that will replace and renew the capability currently fulfilled by the CC-150 Polaris fleet and later become part of the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) fleet.

Boeing E-7A Wedgetail

RAF unveils Wedgetail colour scheme

15th July 2022

DURING A combined Boeing and Royal Air Force media briefing at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, om July 15, a digital rendering of the proposed colour scheme for the RAF’s three new E-7 Wedgetail AEW1 aircraft was officially unveiled.

F-5E

TacAir contracted to upgrade ex-Swiss F-5E/Fs for USN

15th July 2022

TACTICAL AIR Support Inc of Jacksonville, Florida, was awarded a $265.3m firm-fixed-price, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract on July 1 by the US Naval Air Warfare Aviation Division to upgrade 22 former Swiss Air Force F-5E/F Tiger IIs.