News

Finland

F-35A officially wins Finland’s HX programme

10th December 2021

On December 10 the government of Finland authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sign a procurement contract for 64 F-35A Block 4 multi-role fighters with the US Government

Aircraft

First Brazilian Federal Police Embraer E175 delivered

10th December 2021

During a ceremony in the Coordenação de Aviação (CAV – Aviation Co-ordination) hangar at Brasilia International Airport on December 8, the first of two Embraer E175s (ERJ170-200STDs) for Brazil’s Departmento de Policia Federal (DPF – Federal Police Department) was handed over

FlyPast Picture of the Week

10th December 2021

This week's Picture of the Week was captured by David Hull

Imperial War Museum to exhibit largest collection of Spitfires under one roof

10th December 2021

Imperial War Museums' exhibition to display largest collection of Spitfires under one roof

Carbon neutral

Menzies reviews sustainability progress

10th December 2021

Menzies Aviation has revealed a six-month update on its 'All In' sustainability strategy

Biometrics

Seychelles installs biometric corridor

10th December 2021

Travizory Border Security has installed a biometric corridor for traveller screening in the Seychelles to ensure contactless and secure travel for air arrivals

Alaska Airlines

Portland opens new Concourse B

10th December 2021

Portland International Airport (PDX) has opened its new Concourse B with gates devoted to Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air’s regional routes

Airport Construction

Brisbane starts next construction phase

10th December 2021

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has begun construction of a new warehouse and distribution facility at Brisbane Airport

4G LTE

Skyward announces preorders for 4G LTE Connected Drone Solution

10th December 2021

Verizon 4G LTE connectivity powers mid-flight data transfer to create 2D maps and direct data transfer to build 3D models within Skyward

ANSP

ENAIRE implements operational improvements at three airports

10th December 2021

ENAIRE has implemented improvements to allow for s safer, more regular flights and
increased efficiency, cost savings and sustainability at Jerez, Pamplona and A Coruña airports

Blackhawk

Philippines to buy 32 more S-70i Black Hawks

9th December 2021

A further 32 Polish-built Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters are to be purchased to supplement the Philippine Air Force (PAF) fleet

Charging point

World-first electric forecourt for Gatwick

9th December 2021

Gatwick Airport will play a part in the biggest upgrade of motorway electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in UK history

Lockheed

US hands over second C-130H Hercules to Niger

9th December 2021

A second C-130H Hercules has been delivered by the US Government to Niger to join the Armée de l’Air du Nigér (Niger Air Force) inventory

Fighter Pilot

Pierre Clostermann: The Big Show

9th December 2021

Continuing our look at WW2 biographies, Le Grande Circue, or The Big Show as we Limeys would say, is an all-time classic and yet another must-read memoir for anyone with a passion for WW2 aviation…