DARPA Selects Liberty Lifter X-Plane Performer Teams
Two teams will design DARPA’s Liberty Lifter Seaplane Wing-in-Ground Effect full-scale demonstrator.
Air News
Scandinavian Obstacle for Turkish F-16s from the U.S.
US Senate erected a Scandinavian obstacle for the F-16 acquisition of Turkiye. A group of partisans sent a letter to President Biden.
AVIC Publishes Next-Generation Aircraft Concept
China accelerates modern aircraft studies. State-owned AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) published a next-generation concept.
Ukraine Cannot Get F-16 fighters Without US Approval
It is not possible to transfer F-16 fighter jets by user countries to Ukraine without permission from the United States.
Turkiye Develops Own Helicopter Rapid Securing Device
Turkiye developed an indigenous Helicopter Hauldown and Rapid Securing Device (RSD). Altınay completed design and development activities for RSD.
Guyana Shows Interest in Indian Aircraft
Guyana is showing interest in Indian-made aircraft. The country is evaluating Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) product Do-228 platforms.
India Starts MiG-29K Trials on Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
India has reached an milestone in the indigenous aircraft carrier program. The jet belongs to the Indian Navy spotted on INS Vikrant (R 11).
Fifth Upgraded Block 70 to Greece
Greece continues its aircraft upgrade programme under Hellenic Aerospace Industries (HAI) responsibility.
India to Upgrade 150 Su-30MKI with a Budget of 4 Billion USD
The Indian Air Force (IAF) requires a budget of US$4 billion (USD) to upgrade 150 units of Su-30MKI fighter jets.
The First Brand-New F-16 Block 70 Takes Skies
Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based company, announced the maiden flight of the first brand-new F-16 Block 70 aircraft.
Greece Develops Indigenous Combat UAV
Greece started working on a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Under the “Grypas” programme, the full-scale aircraft is expected in 2025.
FAB to replace the C-95 Bandeirante with the SkyCourier
The Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira/ FAB) selected a Cessna 408 SkyCourier to replace its ageing Embraer C-95 Bandeirante aircraft.
More C-130 Hercules for Argentine
Argentine continues its recovery plan for its airlift fleet. More C-130H are expected for the coming months.
The First Greek M-346 Conducts Maiden Flight
The first M-346 jet trainer of the Hellenic Air Force has conducted its maiden flight. Information published by Leonardo, the manufacturer of the aircraft.
