An Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has successfully performed simulated refuelling contacts with an Airbus Military A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport.
Military aviation
Request for Tender (RFT) for Australian F/A-18 Classic Hornet fleet
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced the release of a Request for Tender (RFT) for the deeper maintenance of the F/A-18 Classic Hornet fleet.
Shadow 200 TUAS starts his job in Afghanistan
The Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) has officially commenced operations in Afghanistan, providing an enhanced capability to the International Security Assistance Force.
Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) for A400M
Airbus Military has received the initial type certification for the A400M new generation airlifter, marking a key milestone on the road to first delivery around the turn of the year. This first approval, known as a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC), was presented by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Patrick Goudou at an internal ceremony today in Toulouse, France.
Afghanistan helicopter maintenance crew training starts
The first training course for 10 Afghan helicopter maintenance technicians started on 2 April 2012 at the OAO Novosibirsk Aircraft Repair Plant (NARP) which is a part of the Russian Industrial Corporation OBORONPROM.
Typhoon fighters at Northolt
Typhoon fighter jets arrived at RAF Northolt today to take part in a major military exercise to test security for the forthcoming London Olympic Games.