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Airbus

BREAKING: Jet2 selects A321neo with its first ever Airbus order

31st August 2021

After weeks of speculation, the airline selected the European airframer for its new narrowbodies

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Split for Microsoft Flight Simulator

31st August 2021

Orbx has announced LDSP Split Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand reveals future fleet strategy

31st August 2021

Kiwi flag carrier unveils long-term plans for its roster as it continues to deal with the impact of the pandemic

Battle of Britain

Tally Ho Project launches patron's scheme!

30th August 2021

The Tally Ho Project aims to teach younger generations lessons of courage, resilience, duty and unity through the stories of those who served through the Battle of Britain... and now, the project is asking for your support!

CDR

USSF Next Gen OPIR programme completes Block 0 GEO Space Vehicle CDR

27th August 2021

The US Space Force’s Space System Command (USSF SSC), Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared programme (OPIR) successfully passed a major milestone on August 20. This came after completing its Block 0 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) Space Vehicle Critical Design Review (CDR)

Afghanistan

US State Department abandons seven CH-46Es in Kabul

27th August 2021

Seven Boeing Vertol CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters operated by the US Department of State Air Wing (DoSAW) have been abandoned in Afghanistan

Africa

Kenya receives three additional Grob G120TPs

27th August 2021

An additional three Grob G120TPs have been delivered to the Kenyan Air Force

Bomber Task Force (BTF)

B-2A Spirits conduct first-ever forward operations from Iceland

27th August 2021

Three USAF Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit stealth bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman AFB, Missouri, arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland on August 23

COVID-19

IATA supports EU Digital Covid app as global standard

27th August 2021

The organisation believes all European member states should adopt the platform to help facilitate global travel

ACI

Istanbul Airport commits to carbon neutral goals

27th August 2021

The Turkish hub plans to reach net zero emissions before ACI’s 2050 target, as it continues to develop its sustainability measures

Cardiff Airport

Drone flight trials completed at Cardiff Airport

27th August 2021

More than 40 flight trials were conducted in three days to validate a critical piece of drone safety

ANRA

ANRA achieves BVLOS food and medical delivery milestone

27th August 2021

ANRA Technologies completed 100 hours of flight time delivering food and medicine beyond visual line of sight in India.

CIRCM

Leonardo, Northrop Grumman to deliver CIRCM pointer/trackers to US Army

26th August 2021

Leonardo and Northrop Grumman have signed a five-year agreement for Leonardo to provide pointer/trackers for the US Army’s Common Infrared (IF) Countermeasures (CIRCM) programme as it enters full-rate production.