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Aircraft Restoration

Broussard returns to the skies in Wiltshire

15th April 2022

Following an extensive rebuild and avionics upgrade, Max Holste MH.1521C Broussard G-CLLK flew again on February 10.

Supermarine Seafire

Official launch for Navy Wings’ Seafire

14th April 2022

Supermarine Seafire Mk.XVII SX336 was rolled out at Yeovilton on April 6, flying in front of a gathering of guests and media.

Air Europa

Norse and Air Europa ink Dreamliner lease deal

14th April 2022

As start-up Norse Atlantic Airways prepares to launch tickets sales this month, it is leasing four of its Boeing Dreamliners to generate cash.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)

RNLAF set to begin MQ-9A operations later this month

13th April 2022

Having received its first three MQ-9A Block 5 RPAS and two mobile ground control stations from GA-ASI, the Royal Netherlands Air Force is now set to launch operations with the Reaper before the end of April

Air Safety

Why a Malaysia 737 suffered uncommanded pitch up

13th April 2022

A preliminary report issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has determined why a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 unexpectedly pitched up during flight

Belfast City Airport

New Flybe launches maiden service

13th April 2022

Flybe mark two – the new Flybe Ltd – officially launched this morning with its inaugural flight departing Birmingham Airport for George Best Belfast City Airport.

British Army Air Corps

Clean up of huge diesel leak at RAF Odiham begins

13th April 2022

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to clean up a fuel spill at RAF Odiham air base, following an equipment failure last year which resulted in up to 31,000 litres of diesel escaping into the local environment

Avro Vulcan

Southend Vulcan to be opened to visitors

13th April 2022

Visit the Vulcan Day returns for the first time in 2022 at London Southend Airport on April 24, giving visitors the chance to see Avro Vulcan XL426 up close.

Multi-Role Fighter

Swedish Gripen C/D upgrade aims to keep type relevant until mid-2030s

12th April 2022

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has contracted Saab to upgrade the Swedish Air Force’s entire JAS 39C/D Gripen fleet in a bid to keep the multi-role fighters operationally relevant until the mid-2030s

Air France

Air France-KLM firms A350F order

12th April 2022

Commitments for the Airbus A350F have been given a boost after the Air France-KLM Group today (April 12) firmed up a four-strong order for the type, with purchase rights for the same amount.

Biplane

Original Nieuport biplane flies again in Sweden

12th April 2022

The American Heritage Museum’s Nieuport 28 C-1 made its first post-restoration flight on April 2 from Sebbarp, Sweden, in the hands of Mikael Carlson.

Airbus

Which new long-haul cities does Qantas plan to fly direct?

12th April 2022

Qantas has confirmed intentions to add a pair of non-stop, long-haul services in 2022, with a new Indian city planned first, followed later this year by a destination in South Korea, both on the link from Sydney/Kingsford Smith – to find out more detail, read ahead!

Drones

Canadian company to provide ISR drones to Ukraine

12th April 2022

Canada-based uncrewed aerial system platform and service provider Volatus Aerospace has announced it has begun the delivery of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system to Ukraine

Aeroflot

EASA blacklists 21 Russian airlines

11th April 2022

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has banned more than 20 airlines from flying in EU airspace

Attrition Report

USAF releases report into $10m B-2 landing incident

11th April 2022

An abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report into the incident on September 14, 2021, involving a B-2A Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) in Missouri has been released by Air Force Global Strike Command.

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