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Embraer

FARNBOROUGH: Embraer announces new customer for the Super Tucano

24th July 2024

Embraer announced the sale of six A-29 Super Tucanos at the Farnborough International Airshow.

AirForces Monthly July 2024

Ukraine to gain Swedish AEW&C aircraft

23rd July 2024

In its 16th and largest military support package to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the Swedish government has confirmed it will donate a pair of S 100D Argus (ASC 890) airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, to strengthen its collective air-defence (AD) capabilities.

Farnborough Airshow

FARNBOROUGH: 50 ME-1A amphibious aircraft ordered by India’s MEHAIR

23rd July 2024

Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with US-based Mallard Enterprises for the purchase of 50 ME-1A amphibious aircraft.

Airbus

FARNBOROUGH: Drukair opts for more Airbuses to expand international network

23rd July 2024

Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for A320neos and A321XLRs.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Virgin Atlantic to stop serving mainland China

22nd July 2024

Virgin Atlantic will drop its Shanghai service – its sole link to mainland China – on October 26, after 25 years of operating the route.

Airbus

Airbus A321XLR receives EASA certification

22nd July 2024

Airbus has secured European certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the A321XLR.

Boeing

FARNBOROUGH: Major Korean Air widebody order

22nd July 2024

On the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow it has been announced that Korean Air is to buy up to 50 widebody jets from Boeing.

United Kingdom (UK)

‘Wings over Windermere’ exhibition set to open

19th July 2024

Charity The Lakes Flying Company is setting up a permanent exhibition called ‘Wings over Windermere’ at Windermere Library to tell the story of the Waterbird, the first successful British seaplane.

de Havilland

Prototype Jackaroo back in the air

19th July 2024

The prototype Thruxton Jackaroo, G-AOEX (c/n 86483), has been restored to airworthiness for the first time in almost 60 years. The aircraft made its first post-restoration flight in February with Dan Griffith at the controls, and has since been issued with a permit to fly.

American Airlines

IT issue has major impact on airlines and airports

19th July 2024

The world has been hit by an IT issue today relating to Microsoft systems which has had a major impact on airlines.

United Kingdom (UK)

Main access road to Stow Maries re-opened as aerodrome fights for survival

19th July 2024

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is again accessible through its primary entrance on Hackman’s Lane in Purleigh, Essex, providing a crucial lifeline in its ongoing struggle for survival.

Aeroplane August 2024

Alaska Aviation Museum Grumman Goose flies

18th July 2024

The Alaska Aviation Museum’s Grumman G-21 Goose, N789, made its first flight for 16 years following a six-month restoration at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage on 29 May.

Farnborough Airshow

Farnborough International Airshow 2024 aircraft listing

18th July 2024

This year’s Farnborough International Airshow takes place between July 22 to 26 and once again a wide variety of aircraft types are scheduled to attend.

AirForces Monthly July 2024

Civilian Yak-52 downs Russian UAV in Ukraine

17th July 2024

As Ukraine continues to face relentless Russian attacks amid a serious shortage of air-defence (AD) assets, some unconventional methods have been employed to alleviate the situation, including the use of civilian aircraft to down UAVs.