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AirportsPlanes and helicopters. The "Paris-Le Bourget 2023" airshow (June 19-25) gets underway
Lots of news starring the eVtol
The "Paris Aerospace Show", held at Le Bourget airport, is back after four years. The 54th edition will be held from 19 to 25 June 2023. The first four days are dedicated only to industry representatives... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russian helicopter records destroyed
Moscow reportedly lost five times more aircraft than during the Chechen war
Today's daily bulletin of the Ukrainian General Staff stated that Russia has lost 301 helicopters since February 24, 2022. Figures that are also the result of Kiev's propaganda. In any case, in almost... more
DefenseGermany: agreement with Israel on military helicopters
Electronic warfare systems for CH‑53 will be provided
The Israeli company Elbit Systems, specialized in defense technologies, will equip the Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion GS/GE military transport helicopters of the German Air Force with self-protection systems... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic announces start of commercial spaceflight service
“Galactic 01” planned at end of June, “Galactic 02” in August -VIDEO
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc today announced the start of commercial spaceline operations. The first commercial spaceflight, "Galactic 01", is planned to fly between June 27–June 30, 2023.Its team and v... more
DefenseSyria: America sent F-22 planes
Washington's goal is to counter the actions of Russian military aircraft
The leaders of the United States Central Command (Centcom) would have transferred Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jets to the Middle East this week. The goal of the US military would be to counter... more
Finance and economyIndia looks to US armed drones
Theme at the center of the Biden-Modi meeting which will take place in the USA
The New Delhi government is apparently considering the purchase of dozens of US-made armed drones. These are probably MQ-9B "SeaGuardian" made by the General Atomics company. For now, these are rumors,... more
DefenseNATO summit with defense companies
Scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June, in Brussels
Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June, a summit within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) between the secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and 25 companies operating in the defense and security sector,... more
Finance and economyAirbus prepares future military helicopters
Developments favored by Russian-Ukrainian war, aircraft still essential in modern conflicts
The Airbus Helicopters company is working on a number of future features that will ensure a decisive operational impact on the battlefield. In particular, the company is planning the next generation of... more
DefenseJoint British-Portuguese air exercise
"Montijo Merlin" mission to enhance capabilities deployed over continental airspace
The British and Portuguese air forces conducted a joint exercise at Montijo Air Base, located near Lisbon, Portugal. Called "Montijo Merlin", the training was intended to provide and enhance the chemistry... more
DefenseNATO exercise kicks off today
"Air Defender 23" involves 250 aircraft and 10,000 soldiers from 25 countries
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) kick off today the joint exercise "Air Defender 23", which take place from 12 to 23 June 2023. It is the largest operation to deploy air forces in Europe in... more
DefenseJapan-South Korea axis is the future
Military alliance comes at a particularly tense moment with Beijing ever closer to Moscow
What emerges from the agreement signed between Japan and South Korea is a strong signal. A few days ago the Japanese defense minister Yasukazu Hamada and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jong-sup formed... more
DefensePoland evaluates purchase of Black Hawk helicopters
Country's Lockheed Martin managers meet defense ministry in Warsaw
The US group Lockheed Martin, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, could supply the Polish government with around 32 UH-60 Black Hawk multi-purpose armed helicopters. This is an order that... more
AirlinesMalaysia charters Black Hawk helicopters
Five-year contract for 4 US military aircraft
Malaysia's defense ministry recently signed an agreement with the Pentagon for the five-year lease of four Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters. This is the first time that this model of American-made... more
Defense"Madex 2023" defense exhibition kicks off today (June 7-9)
International event on marine and aviation technologies in South Korea
The international Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition ("Madex") kicks off today, held from 7 to 9 June 2023 in the city of Busan, South Korea. It is a three-day event dedicated to the maritime defense... more
Finance and economyColombiagate: all the names of the military affair
Gripping on the international scandal: eight suspects, searches in offices and at home
The Prosecutor of Naples has entered eight people in the register of suspects in the context of an investigation into Colombiagate. This is an attempt to sell Italian-made military ships and aircraft to... more
Finance and economyHolland buys 14 military helicopters
They will be employed by the Special Operations Force (Sof) for operations on land and at sea
The Netherlands has announced the purchase of 14 new military helicopters for the training of the "special forces" of the Dutch Air Force. The sale concerns Airbus Helicopters H-225M "Caracal" long-range... more
DefenseStrengthened India-US defense axis
This is the Icet critical and emerging technology initiative
The governments of India and the United States have agreed to strengthen industrial cooperation in the defense sector. This is an announcement made today by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who arrived... more
CargoIran announces new alliance in the Gulf
Maritime cooperation for the geopolitical security of trade
The Government of Iran has announced the birth of a new naval alliance in the Persian Gulf. This is a maritime cooperation which should include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Iraq... more
DefenseArgentina buys six military helicopters
Canada sells Bell Textron 407GXi aircraft
Argentina's Ministry of Defense has announced an agreement to purchase six Bell 407GXi military helicopters from Textron Group Canada. The sale is the result of an intergovernmental agreement with the... more
Civil defenseUSA: laser against helicopter, arrested
Point blinding light after the discovery of a clandestine car race
A 21-year-old man was arrested for being the suspected perpetrator of a stunt against a Metro Nashville Police Department (Mnpd) helicopter. According to the indictment, he allegedly aimed a laser at an... more
DefenseChina-US tensions in Asia
Chinese aircraft intercepts American airplane in international airspace
Back and forth between the United States and China after a close encounter between a Chinese Shenyang J-16 fighter plane and an American Boeing RC-135 aircraft, which took place in international space... more
Finance and economyPoland arms new helicopters
Agreement with the USA on Hellfire missiles for military aircraft
The governments of Poland and the United States signed a contract for the purchase of American-made Lockheed Martin AGM-114 II air-to-ground missiles yesterday. These are armaments purchased by Warsaw... more
DefenseUK celebrates the "HMS Prince of Wales" aircraft carrier
City of Bristol grants "Freedom of the City" on Saturday 10th June 2023
The British "HMS Prince of Wales" aircraft carrier, the largest warship of the Royal Navy, will obtain the "Freedom of the City" on Saturday 10 June 2023. It is an honor conferred by the administration... more
DefenseRussia increases production of drones
UAV among the most used in the war in Ukraine by the armed forces of Moscow
The Russian weapons company Kalashnikov announced that it is opening a specialized division for the production of kamikaze drones today. It is a decision linked to the pragmatic analysis that these weapons... more
HelicoptersChina presents military assets for export
On display at the "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" airshow in Malaysia
China's military industry is promoting a range of systems for export to developing countries. These assets include: a WJ-700 armed drone manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation... more
DefenseAmerican aircraft carrier in Norway
NATO showdown in a moment of maximum tension with Russia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) showdown at a time of heightened tension with Russia over the war in Ukraine. The largest aircraft carrier in the world, the "USS Gerald R. Ford" of the US Navy,... more
DefenseItaly increases military spending
To strengthen the Eastern European front of the Atlantic Alliance in an anti-Russian function
The Italian economic commitment to support the missions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is growing. In the first months of 2023 were allocated 314 million euros to the defense sector (there... more
DefenseIsrael wants 20 new military helicopters
Consider agreement with USA for Apache or next generation aircraft
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), that is the Israeli armed forces (army, navy, air force), are evaluating the purchase of new US-made helicopters by 2025 to modernize the military aircraft fleet. In particular,... more
AirlinesUnited States: traveller attacks stewardess
670 reports of harassing passengers from the beginning of 2023
Another attack in the United States by a passenger harassing a flight attendant. This time it happened on an aircraft of the ultra low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, after the cabin crew asked the traveler... more
Finance and economyG7 Hiroshima: "Yes" to F-16 planes in Kiev
The green light from US President Joe Biden, ready to train Ukrainian pilots
At the G7 summit in Hiroshima (May 19-21), US President Joe Biden "informed his counterparts" that he will allow their North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to supply American-made warplanes,... more
DefenseSpain: NH-90 helicopters will fly with SAF
Engines capable of running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel are on the way
The Spanish company Itp Aero (Industria de Turbo Propulsores Aero), specialized in the production of traditional and sustainable development aero engines, has announced that it will deliver new GE-T7 engines,... more
AerospaceLeonardo: term of office of CEO Profumo
For two consecutive terms; no severance payments or benefits
With reference to the termination of the office of CEO of Alessandro Profumo, in office for two consecutive terms from 16 May 2017 until 9 May 2023, Leonardo announces the following. The Company’s Board of... more
AccidentsUnited States: military helicopter crashes
Yet another Apache crash, no casualties this time
A US Army Boeing AH-64E Apache military helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Washington state. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, occurred at the Yakima Training Center in Washington... more
DefenseGermany thinks about H-145M helicopters
Decommissioned old Tigers by 2038
Germany's Defense Ministry has announced in recent days that it will begin the gradual decommissioning of the old Tiger combat helicopters. By 2038 they will be replaced by H-145M multi-role light aircraft,... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: France trains Kiev pilots
President Macron announced during an interview with the national TV station
France will send missiles and ammunition to Kiev, offering training to aircraft pilots. The goal of Paris is to increase the resistance capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces in the near future, explained... more
Civil defenseScotland: 90 years of air ambulance
Discussion on the future of the SAAS, considered expensive but essential
The Scottish Air Ambulance Service (Saas) celebrates its 90th anniversary: it all started on 14 May 1933. That day a telegram arrived at the St Andrews Ambulance Service; it was sent by the local doctor... more
DefenseAirplane-helicopter. USA: four tiltrotors for the Navy
Agreement for the production of Osprey V-22B
The United States Navy has signed a contract with Bell Textron and Boeing companies for the production of another four Osprey CMV-22B tiltrotor aircraft (helicopter-airplane). The deal is valued at an... more
DefenseUSA: 60 military helicopters to Germany
Green light from the US State Department to the CH-47F Chinooks
After the announcement by Germany to purchase 60 military CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopters, the go-ahead from the US State Department arrived in the last few hours. The sale has an estimated... more
AirlinesBrussels airport tests green landing
First experiment in an operational environment of the mechanism
The Brussels airport management company and Skyes are working together to develop new landing procedures that can improve environmental quality. The research will be conducted with the support of Eurocontrol,... more
AirlinesKiev Airport: "Ready to be operational again"
CEO Dubrevskyy's announcement at "Routes Europe 2023"
The top management of the Kiev-Boryspil airport management company communicated that the Ukrainian airport is ready at any time to resume operations and commercial flights as soon as the war against Russia... more
CuriositiesUnited Kingdom: attack helicopters spotted
Test flights for new British Army AH-64E Apaches are assumed
The inhabitants of a small town in the British countryside have been looking up at the sky for days. In fact, sightings of military helicopters carrying out tests and test flights over the roofs of their... more
DefenseUAE: stop to Airbus military helicopters
Government cancelled maxi order worth 800 million Euros
The United Arab Emirates government deleted a contract, signed in 2021, with French aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. The order, worth almost 800 million Euros, involved the purchase of 12 H-225... more
DefenseIndia: flight safety at risk
At least 55 soldiers have lost their lives in over 50 accidents in just over 5 years
The Armed Forces of India are grappling with the fourth major aviation accident in six months recorded by Hal-Dhruv light helicopters. Added to these is the recent crash of a Soviet-made MiG-21 fighter... more
DefenseKosovo: KFOR helicopters in action
Fundamental role of maintenance mechanics in the aeronautics
The helicopter mechanicals of the Task Force Aviation of the Kosovo Force Regional Command-East (Kfor Rc-e) work tirelessly to guarantee the flight safety of the soldiers and the efficiency of the aircraft,... more
IndustryFirst C-295 airplane for India completes its maiden flight
Significant milestone towards its delivery
The first C-295 for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023. The tactical aircraft took off from Seville, Spain,... more
HelicoptersIndia: flight safety alerts New Delhi
After the three military helicopters crashed in two months
After yesterday's aircraft crash in India, involving a Hal "Dhruv" military helicopter that crashed to the ground with three occupants on board, killing one person, controversy has broken out in New Delhi.... more
DefensePrague buys nove military helicopters
Green light from Washington on AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom
The government of the Czech Republic has had its request for the purchase, sale and modernization of six Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopters and three Bell UH-1Y Venom aircraft approved by the US State Department.... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports first quarter (Q1) 2023 results
127 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ending 31 March 2023.The highlights are: 127 commercial aircraft delivered in Q1 2023;Revenues € 11.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 0... more
DefenseUSA: Army bets on helicopters
Chief of Staff McConville asks to modernize fleets
The Chief of Staff of the Army, General James McConville, reiterated the need to invest in the modernization of military helicopters. The message was exposed these days during a speech at the annual conference... more
DefenseJapan: military helicopter rescued
On the ground black box and wreckage of the Black Hawk that sank last month
Most of the wreckage, including the Flight Data Recorder of a Japanese Army helicopter (GSDF, Ground Self-Defense Force) was recovered yesterday from the seabed in southern Okinawa prefecture. The Sikorsky... more