Rolls-Royce leads UK project on smarter SAF deployment
Rolls-Royce is leading a new UK research initiative aimed at finding more effective ways to use sustainable aviation fuel to reduce both carbon and non-carbon emissions, the company stated.
Turkish Air Force C-130 crashes in Georgia, killing 20
A Turkish Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft crashed in eastern Georgia on 11 November, killing all 20 personnel on board after the aircraft broke up mid-flight, according to Turkish and Georgian officials.
RAF maintains steady supply flights for Ukraine support
British transport aircraft continue to operate regular flights between RAF Brize Norton and Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport in southeastern Poland, sustaining the air bridge that enables the delivery of equipment to Ukraine.
UK confirms Spain overflight ban ‘no impact’ on Gibraltar ops
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that restrictions on British military aircraft entering Spanish airspace continue to apply to flights arriving at or departing from RAF Gibraltar, though officials say the measures have no operational impact.
Home Office aircraft conducts overnight Channel patrol
A specially equipped Dash 8 surveillance aircraft operated for the Home Office has been conducting overnight and early morning patrols over the English Channel.
UK ‘overstretched and under-resourced’ with F-35, Lords told
Experts told the House of Lords that Britain’s management of the F-35 fighter jet programme suffers from inconsistency, lack of engineers, and chronic under-resourcing.
UK sends troops to Belgium after suspected Russian drones
British military personnel and equipment are being sent to Belgium following a request for assistance after a series of drone incursions forced temporary closures of airspace, including Brussels’ main airport, according to a BBC report.
RAF holds talks to expand pilot training capacity
The Ministry of Defence has said the Royal Air Force is in ongoing discussions with both private and allied training providers to expand pilot training capacity and address a short-term rise in demand.
US F-35Bs conduct armed patrols over the Caribbean
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B aircraft have been flying armed patrols over the Caribbean as part of wider operations under US Southern Command.
UK scraps Shadow MK2 upgrade due to cost, capability issues
EXCLUSIVE - The Shadow Mk2 aircraft upgrade has been cancelled after delays and cost overruns.
