Seventy years ago today the legendary Dambusters Raid took place and we are delighted to confirm that this will be commemorated by a special flypast at the Air Tattoo this summer.
Dambusters flypast confirmed for Air Tattoo
The last WWII Dornier Do 17 bomber to be recovered from the sea
Today, the Royal Air Force Museum has announced the start of a ground-breaking operation to raise the last surviving Dornier Do 17 aircraft from the English Channel. This historic Second World War German Bomber was shot down 72 years ago during the Battle of Britain.
First flight of newest UK Boeing Chinook helicopter completed
Boeing has recently completed the first flight of the newest version of the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter for the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force. (more…)
Sikorsky and Boeing show new Army aircraft proposal based on Sikorsky X2
Sikorsky and Boeing will submit a joint proposal to build a demonstrator aircraft — based on Sikorsky’s X2™ Technology rotorcraft design — for the U.S. Army’s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) Phase 1 program.
First Indian Air Force C-17 begins flight test after delivery by Boeing
Some positive news has come from Boeing today as the aircraft manufacturer has delivered the first of 10 C-17 Globemaster III airlifters for the Indian Air Force.
US Navy order two transport aircraft and Aeromexico finalise 787 order
It has been busy during the holidays at Boeing as the US Navy place an order for two transport aircraft and Aeromexico finalise their 787 Dreamliner order.
More realism added to military training with Boeing and JVC simulation
Boeing have displayed their Constant Resolution Visual System that incorporates JVC e-Shift 8K projectors to provide the highest level of pilot immersion for military training.
Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters enter service in the Bangladesh Army
The Bangladesh Army has marked its formal service introduction of two new Eurocopter AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters, which will be deployed on United Nations humanitarian missions and operated in multi-role transport duties for the republic.
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U.S. Army order $181.8 million Eurocopter UH-72A Lakota helicopters
The U.S. Army has awarded EADS North America a $181.8 million contract option to deliver 34 additional UH-72A Lakota helicopters.
Boeing delivers 5th production P-8A Poseidon aircraft to US Navy
Boeing has delivered the fifth production P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Navy.
