DefenceTalkHelibras’ contract to modernize 34 AS365 K Panther helicopters for the Brazilian Army Aviation (AvEx) to the K2 version, known as the Super Panther, reached an important milestone in August following the successful completion of the first technical-operational evaluation. The first upgraded machine demonstrated 98% availability in the evaluation phase, during which the aircraft performed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/panther-helicopter-successfully-upgraded-for-brazilian-army-60589/

DefenceTalkThe Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has performed successfully air-to-air refueling tests with a F/A-18 Hornet fighter. The tanker test campaign was developed in five flights in which the A400M performed 33 dry contacts and dispensed 18.6 tonnes of fuel to an F/A-18 Hornet in 35 wet contacts. With a basic fuel capacity of 50.8 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-a400m-successfully-demonstrates-tanker-capability-60447/

DefenceTalkAirbus Defence and Space has announced that the Zephyr 7 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) has just completed its most demanding mission to date and thus set a new benchmark in persistent, year-round operations for this class of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The test consisted of over 11 days of non-stop flight, in winter weather conditions […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-zephyr-7-uav-flies-11-day-mission-60445/

DefenceTalkAirbus Defence and Space has delivered the last of nine P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft modernized with new systems and avionics for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft has been ferried from Seville, Spain to Salvador de Bahía, Brazil, where it will be based. The nine aircraft were acquired by the FAB from […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-completes-p-3-orion-modernisation-for-brazilian-air-force-60279/

DefenceTalkBrazil has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of three Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft. The three aircraft will progressively be delivered to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) from the end of this year under the terms of an agreement which also includes a five-year Full In Service […]https://www.defencetalk.com/brazil-orders-airbus-c295-search-and-rescue-aircraft-60277/

DefenceTalkEgypt has ordered eight more Airbus C295 transports in a deal which will take its fleet to 20 and makes it the biggest customer for the market-leading tactical airlifter. The new batch of aircraft will be delivered to the Egyptian Air Force by Airbus Defence and Space beginning next year and will follow the 12 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/egypt-orders-eight-more-airbus-c295-tactical-transports-60184/

DefenceTalkThe Airbus 330neo, an update of Airbus’s popular range of long-haul passenger jets, is a highlight of this year’s Farnborough Airshow. But the troubled F35 Joint Strike Fighter is off the program for now. Airbus kicked off the Farnborough Airshow in the UK on Monday with revamped versions of its A330 wide-body jet, powered by […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-presents-a330neo-but-f-35-is-a-no-show-at-air-show-60147/

DefenceTalkOn the occasion of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit in Beijing where she met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Airbus Helicopters signs a record 123 civil helicopters with three customers from various Chinese provinces today. The rotorcraft will be used for general aviation activities covering multiple missions including utility work, aerial tours, passenger transport, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-sells-123-helicopters-in-china-60063/

DefenceTalkA Harfang UAS belonging to the French Air Force (FAF) controlled by a crew from the French Military Flight Test Centre (Centre d’Expérience Aérienne Militaire), the UAS Squadron “Belfort” (ED 1/33) and the UAS detachment stationed in the Sahel-Sahara region has successfully undergone testing to prove that once it has taken off from its overseas […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-touts-harfang-uav-performance-59985/

DefenceTalkBrazil: The first “built-in-Brazil” EC725 was provided to the Brazilian Navy last Friday, marking a major milestone in Airbus Helicopters’ cooperation with the country to supply mission-ready multi-role rotorcraft for its three military services and to develop a capable national helicopter industry. This milestone aircraft’s handover occurred at the new rotary-wing center of excellence operated […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-helicopters-delivers-the-first-ec725-produced-in-brazil-59938/