NATO invests in Albanian defence capabilities with air base upgrade
General Tod D. Wolters, Commander Allied Air Command, conducted a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony at the Albanian Ministry of Defence in Tirana starting off a NATO security investment into Albania’s Kuçova Air Base, say NATO.
Boeing delivers first two KC-46A Pegasus tankers to US Air Force
The first two Boeing KC-46 Pegasus aircraft departed Everett’s Paine Field last week for McConnell Air Force Base, where the 22nd Air Refueling Wing was the first unit to receive the tankers.
Puma helicopters power through Afghan winter
Puma helicopters deployed to Afghanistan have continued to operate 'despite the challenges the aircrew face from the Afghan winter, snow and mountainous terrain', say the Royal Air Force.
Red Arrows to tour the USA and Canada
The Red Arrows will fly to North America for the Western Hawk 19 tour and will travel across two nations with 'a view to promoting trade and co-operation', say the Royal Air Force.
Airbase set to become the first to be powered by green electricity
RAF Marham in Norfolk is set to become the first British military base to run almost entirely on green energy after the Ministry of Defence finalised a power purchase deal with a nearby biogas plant.
750 Naval Air Squadron hit 10,000 flying hours milestone
750 Naval Air Squadron has reached 10,000 flying hours teaching aviation weapons specialists in the skies above Cornwall, say the Royal Navy.
Republic of Korea Air Force receives first Airbus A330 MRTT
The Republic of Korea Air Force has taken official delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.
Netherlands rolls out first operational F-35
Dutch and American officials celebrated the roll out of the first operational F-35A Lightning for the Royal Netherlands Air Force at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ivory Coast orders C295 transport aircraft from Airbus
The Ministry of Defence of the Ivory Coast has signed a firm order for one C295 medium transport aircraft.
British firm Meggitt signs $750m contract for F-35 and F-22 engine parts
Meggitt PLC has signed a long term agreement with Pratt & Whitney to continue the supply of advanced composite components for the F119 and F135 engines which power the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning aircraft.
