The new capability for Airbus’ C295 to serve as an aerial tanker brings additional flexibility for this tactical airlifter, further increasing its already-proven versatility and opening additional mission opportunities. Airbus Defence and Space developed a removable air-to-air refuelling (AAR) kit for the twin-engine aircraft that utilises a 100-ft.-long deployable hose with a “basket” at the […]

Embraer delivered today to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) the first multi-mission airlift KC-390 at a ceremony held at Anápolis Air Base, in the mid-western state of Goiás, starting preparations for the aircraft’s entry into service by FAB’s First Troop Transport Group (1st GTT). Embraer has been conducting theoretical and practical training with the Air […]

DefenceTalkThe future of rotary-wing or vertical lift aircraft across the services is the focus of a Defense Department initiative that seeks to improve the speed, range, refueling and interoperability capabilities across the military services, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Coast Guard, and was the subject of a discussion today at the Center for Strategic […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-dod-officials-discuss-future-vertical-lift-family-of-systems-69356/

DefenceTalkULYANOVSK, Russia: The first flying prototype of the Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A airlifter has passed the initial phase of its factory tests with the Aviastar-SP airframer in Ulyanovsk and been ferried to Zhukovsky where Ilyushin’s test facility is, Aviastar-SP’s press office told TASS. “En route from Ulyanovsk to Zhukovsky, the crew led by Honored Test Pilot, Hero […]https://www.defencetalk.com/il-76md-90as-first-flying-prototype-arrives-at-zhukovsky-for-trials-69311/

DefenceTalkA contingent of Army AH-64 Apache helicopters, delivered by two Air Mobility Command C-5M Super Galaxies, arrived here Feb. 22 in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. OAR is a tangible demonstration of the United States’ commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region, while providing reassurance to NATO allies and regional partners. Through multinational […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-c-5ms-deliver-army-helicopters-to-europe-69274/

DefenceTalkMembers of the 317th Airlift Group from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flew to Pope Army Airfield April 7, to participate in Combined Joint Operational Access Exercise 15-01. The exercise takes place multiple times each year to certify the Air Force and Army’s ability to deploy strategic airlift, contingency and support forces in a large […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-force-army-coalition-partners-showcase-strategic-airlift-capabilities-63949/

DefenceTalkChina’s first domestically developed strategic air lifter, the Y-20 Kunpeng, will soon be delivered to users, a senior aviation executive said, adding that the development of its engine is “faring well”. “We still need to conduct some ground and flight tests, so I am not able to tell you the exact time of delivery,” Geng […]https://www.defencetalk.com/heavy-duty-y-20-military-airlifter-weighs-in-at-show-60989/

DefenceTalkAirbus Defence and Space has today handed over the first of ten A400M new generation airlifters ordered by the Turkish Air Force. The Turkish Air Force formally accepted the aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space at the A400M Final Assembly Line in Seville, Spain. A further ceremony will take place in Turkey at a later […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airbus-delivers-a400m-to-turkish-air-force-59276/

DefenceTalkThe third Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifter for the Indian Air Force (IAF) departed for India Aug. 20 from the company’s Long Beach facility. It joins the first and second India C-17 airlifters, which arrived in June and July, respectively. Boeing is on track to deliver two more C-17s to the IAF this year and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-delivers-indian-air-forces-3rd-c-17-globemaster-iii-48851/