The EcoPulse hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator, a joint venture by Daher, Safran, and Airbus aimed at advancing aviation's decarbonization agenda, has performed its first flight test in hybrid-electric mode. Taking off from Tarbes Airport on November 29 at 10:32 hrs CET, the EcoPulse demonstrator completed a 100-minute test flight
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The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for the modernization of RE-3A Tactical Airborne Surveillance System Aircraft, along with related equipment, at an estimated cost of $582 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of this potential sale
South Korea's defense authorities announced on Monday their selection of Brazil's Embraer C-390 for the Air Force's latest large transport aircraft. Lockheed Martin and Airbus were among the contenders passed over for the 710 billion won ($544
Canada has officially chosen Boeing's P-8A Poseidon for its Multi-Mission Aircraft project in a deal valued at $5.9 billion
Embraer has concluded a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) for the potential sale and maintenance of C-390 Millennium aircraft for the countrys Air Force. The announcement was made via Embraer's official website following the signing of the memorandum during the visit of the President of Brazil to Saudi Arabia on November 29
Boeing has clinched a $2.3 billion contract for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers in a Lot 10 deal awarded by the U
Indonesian firm PTDI finalized an agreement with Linkfield Technologies to procure 25 N219 aircraft tailored to specific end-user needs in China. The agreement was signed during Aero Asia 2023 exhibition held at Zhuhai International Airshow Center from November 23-26
Elbit Systems Ltd. has clinched a contract from Airbus Defense and Space to supply Direct Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) and Infrared (IR) Missile Warning Systems for the installation on the MRTT A330 refueling aircraft destined for Canada
The Indian Coast Guard and Navy are in the process of acquiring 15 C-295 transport aircraft, according to reports. The acquisition, currently in an advanced stage of approval at the Ministry of Defence, involves nine aircraft for the Navy and six for the Indian Coast Guard
Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, is set to present its C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft to the South African Air Force (SAAF) in a demonstration scheduled for November 24 (Friday) at Air Force Base Waterkloof near Pretoria. “The purpose of the demonstration is to showcase the aircrafts capability for air-to-air refueling, humanitarian aid capability/flying equipment, search and rescue and aerial fire-fighting capability,” the SAAF said in a document being circulated on social media
Airbus has tested the technologies for autonomous air to air refueling based on controlling & guiding multiple drones from Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft