Air News

Airbus’ A400M to fight Fires
Germany France Spain

Airbus’ A400M to fight Fires

During a flight test campaign in Spain, Airbus successfully tested a removable firefighting demonstrator kit on the A400M new-generation airlifter.

UAE to Receive Support for C-17 Globemaster III
USA United Arab Emirates

UAE to Receive Support for C-17 Globemaster III

The U.S. State Department approved a possible FMS to UAE of C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $980.4 million.

ROK sells K2 MBT, K9 Thunder SPH, and FA-light fighters
Republic of Korea Poland

ROK sells K2 MBT, K9 Thunder SPH, and FA-light fighters

Polish Defence Minister announced that they are negotiating with the ROK to purchase 180 K2 Black Panther, 120 K9 Thunder SPH and 48 FA-50 Fighting Eagle Jets.

Ejection Seat Malfunction Grounds Eurofighters
Germany United Kingdom Spain

Ejection Seat Malfunction Grounds Eurofighters

The German, British and Spanish air forces suspended Typhoon flights due to a statement from Martin-Baker's notification about the Mk16A-EF ejection seat.

Kotil: By 2028, TF Aircraft with a Turkish Engine to Fly
United Kingdom Turkiye

Kotil: By 2028, TF Aircraft with a Turkish Engine to Fly

Turkish Aerospace CEO Professor Temel Kotil met with the international press at Farnborough International Airshow.

Kotil Wants an indigenous TF Engine by 2028
United Kingdom Turkiye

Kotil Wants an indigenous TF Engine by 2028

The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace, Professor Temel Kotil, stated that he wants to get a Turkish Fighter (TF) engine by 2028.

The ROK's KF-21 Performs its Maiden Flight
Republic of Korea

The ROK's KF-21 Performs its Maiden Flight

KAI's KF-21 Boramae stealth fighter took its first flight on July 19, marking a significant milestone for the ROK defence sector.

Lockheed Martin to produce 375 F-35 Fighter Jets for USA
USA

Lockheed Martin to produce 375 F-35 Fighter Jets for USA

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agreed to build about 375 F-35 fighter jets over three years amid expectations that the price of the aircraft would rise.

Two TUSAŞ Products Displayed Airshow in a Row
United Kingdom Turkiye

Two TUSAŞ Products Displayed Airshow in a Row

TUSAŞ exhibits its products and mock-ups at the airshow. The TF mock-up is displayed with its weapon payload at the Farnborough International Airshow.

RAF Typhoons to be equipped with a new radar
United Kingdom

RAF Typhoons to be equipped with a new radar

The UK Ministry of Defence has invested £2.35 billion in the Eurofighter Typhoon European Common Radar System Mark 2.

ROK allocates $ 4 billion for Additional F-35A and Chinook
Republic of Korea USA

ROK allocates $ 4 billion for Additional F-35A and Chinook

ROK has approved a $ 4 billion project to purchase F-35 fighter jets and CH-47F Chinook helicopters from the United States as revealed by the ROK Arms DAPA.

TUSAŞ will exhibit its products at Farnborough Airshow
United Kingdom Turkiye

TUSAŞ will exhibit its products at Farnborough Airshow

TUSAŞ will be in the UK between 18-22 July 2022 to attend the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), one of the essential aviation fairs in the world.

First South Carolina-Built F-16V Completes Assembly Step
USA

First South Carolina-Built F-16V Completes Assembly Step

Lockheed Martin has released a photo of the first F-16V Block 70/72 fighter to emerge from the significant assembly step in Greenville, South Carolina.

US Congress Tries to Restrict F-16 Sales to Turkiye
USA Turkiye Greece

US Congress Tries to Restrict F-16 Sales to Turkiye

A Congressional committee in the United States approved an amendment prohibiting selling the F-16s or modernization kits to Turkiye.