NATO defence spending surges ahead of Ukraine summit
A record 23 NATO member states are now spending at least the equivalent of 2% of gross domestic product on defence, as the alliance prepares to approve a new industrial strategy.
New special forces-roled NH90 helicopter begins flight testing
Flight tests have commenced of a new special forces-roled variant of the NH Industries NH90 helicopter that is being developed for the French army.
Air Serbia completes regional fleet overhaul
Air Serbia has completed the renewal of its turboprop fleet after taking delivery of its 10th ATR 72-600 this month.
Norse to station 787 in Milan for Neos over winter
Norse Atlantic Airways is to base an aircraft at Milan Malpensa for the winter season under an agreement with Italian leisure airline Neos.
RAAF E-7A completes training with USAF Air Combat Command
A Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force has completed a visit to the USA aimed at maximising the combat effectiveness of crews.
United Aircraft restores Tu-214 to flight ahead of ‘flying laboratory’ modification
Russian aerospace firm United Aircraft has restored to flight a Tupolev Tu-214 which it intends to use as a flying laboratory.
Pratt & Whitney picks Patria as partner on engines for Finnish F-35s
The state-owned Finnish defence firm will assemble Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofans at a new production facility near the city of Nokia, starting in 2025.
Air Baltic pilot academy to acquire electric Diamond training aircraft
Latvian carrier Air Baltic’s training arm is to acquire a number of all-electric Diamond Aircraft models, as part of a modernisation of its fleet.
Utair An-26 wrecked after landing short of north Russian airport
Russian investigators are probing an approach accident during which an Utair Antonov An-26-100 came down short of Utrenny airport.
Pentagon supports French vow to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighters
Although previous objections had been expressed to Sweden providing Gripen fighters, Washington is expressing support for a similar move by France to transfer some of its older Dassault jets.