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Italian Air Force

Sweden to acquire second-hand C-130Js from Italy

10th June 2022

After looking at various options for modernising their six Tp84 (C-130H) Hercules, the Swedish Air Force has instead opted to acquire second-hand C-130Js from Italy

NHIndustries NH90

Norway terminates NH90 contract

10th June 2022

Norway’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has decided to abandon introduction of the NH90 into Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) service and authorised the Norwegian Defence Material Agency to terminate the contract.

Bell-Textron

Bell Textron Canada to modernise RCAF’s CH-146 Griffon helicopter fleet

10th June 2022

The Canadian government has awarded Bell Textron Canada a contract to modernise the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF’s) 85-strong fleet of CH-146 Griffon utility helicopters – a move that aims to extend the type’s service life until at least the mid-2030s.

Fulcrum

Fulcrum One Throttle Kickstarter Campaign Launched

10th June 2022

Fulcrum Simulator Controls has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Fulcrum One Throttle Quadrant.

Aeroflot

Is Aeroflot poised to order 300 Russian-built aircraft?

10th June 2022

Aeroflot could be about to place an order for several hundred domestic-built aircraft.

DCS

DCS: South Atlantic Map Enters Early Access

9th June 2022

Razbam has announced South Atlantic Map is now available in Early Access.

Aircraft Restoration

First private Lynx completes testing

9th June 2022

Suffolk-based businessman Graham Hinkley’s Westland Lynx AH7 XZ179/G-NCKS received its permit to fly on 29 April following restoration by North Weald Heritage Aviation.

Attack Helicopter

Czech Hinds being prepped for Ukraine transfer

9th June 2022

With the Czech Air Force expected to withdraw its Mi-24/35 fleet from service at the end of the year, it has been revealed that they are set to be donated to Ukraine

Asobo Studio

Local Legends IV: Savoia-Marchetti S.55 Takes Flight

9th June 2022

Asobo Studios has released the fourth aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator “Local Legends” series, the Savoia-Marchetti S.55.

Avro Vulcan

Vulcan XM594 repaint starts at Newark Air Museum

9th June 2022

Now that a bespoke scaffolding system has been installed around Avro Vulcan XM594 at Newark Air Museum, teams of volunteers have begun a restoration and repainting project.