Russian state technology firm Rostec has put forward a proposal to establish a special squadron of Beriev Be-200 amphibious firefighting aircraft to provide international assistance for combating wildfires. The initiative was brought up by Rostec general director Sergei Chemezov in...
The US Air Force has declared that the Northrop Grumman AN/APG-83 scalable agile beam radar has met full operational readiness for use on the Air National Guard’s Lockheed Martin F-16s. The US Air Force has declared that the Northrop Grumman...
Investigators probing a serious Jet Airways Boeing 777-300ER take-off incident are querying whether the cost benefits of reduced-thrust departures outweigh the safety risks from a performance data error. While reduced-thrust take-off is perceived as beneficial, extending engine life and lowering...
The Airplane Subsequently Impacted Rising Terrain Near The Peak Of The Ridgeline On September 22, 2020, about 1830 mountain daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-802A, N836MM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Emmett, Idaho. The...
Thales has unveiled the AirMaster C, a new version of its active electronically scanned array (AESA) airborne surveillance radar that combines a smaller footprint with several advances in technology. Thales has unveiled the AirMaster C, a new version of its...
Cybersecurity investigators have detailed the British Airways customer data theft which has resulted in a £20 million ($26 million) fine being imposed on the UK flag-carrier. The figure is in line with the expectations of parent company IAG, which had...
The BAE Systems-led Team Tempest has outlined the financial and employment benefits of the UK’s future combat air system (FCAS) project, as it prepares to submit an outline business case proposal to advance the effort. The BAE Systems-led Team Tempest...
Swiss aerospace and defence group RUAG is to sell its German-based business aviation and helicopter MRO operation, and Dornier 228 production line to US firm General Atomics Swiss aerospace and defence group RUAG is to sell its German-based business aviation...
Business aircraft and helicopter specialist Luxaviation Group has transferred safety oversight of its Portuguese operation to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Luxaviation is aiming to shift all its European businesses to EASA regulatory supervision. EASA has been offering the...
Garuda Indonesia has disclosed details of Rp8.5 trillion ($580 million) in government funding approved by parliament in July. This will take the form of a seven-year unsecured bond that will be converted to new shares at maturity. Source: Airbus Garuda Indonesia...