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The Mighty Moose vs the Mystical Kunpeng
By Rob Russell What do you say? Comparing a large animal with a “mystical bird-like character” doesn't quite make sense! But these two nicknames are given to two very different, but actually very similar, transport aircraft. The moose is the nickname for the Boeing C-17 Globemaster, which continues a very successful line of large military transport. It can trace its success back to WW2, with the C-47 and C-54, followed by the legendary, still-produced C-130 Hercules, then t
Garth Calitz
May 124 min read


Textron Aviation Defence Secures Five-Year Support Contract for T-6 Texan II Fleet
Textron Aviation Defence has been awarded a five-year U.S. government contract valued at more than $150 million to provide sustaining engineering and program management support for the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II fleet operated by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army. The contract continues a partnership first established in 2021 and extends comprehensive Sustaining Engineering and Program Management (SEPM) services for an additional five years. The agreement covers the T-6A, T-6B a
Garth Calitz
Apr 142 min read


Spanish Navy Receives First Two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has formally handed over the initial two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT for Multi-Role Support Transport)...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - What to Expect
Microsoft Flight Simulator has secured a place in the gaming hall of fame as one of the most renowned flight simulators ever, featuring...
Garth Calitz
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Poland Acquires 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters
The Government of Poland has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache...
Garth Calitz
Aug 14, 20242 min read


The H160M Takes Shape
In July, the final assembly of the first H160M prototype began at Airbus Helicopters’ site in Marignane. In the meantime, system...
Garth Calitz
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Boeing, Nammo Ramjet 155 Test Sets Distance Record
Boeing and Nammo team set a record for the longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile alongside officials from...
Garth Calitz
Oct 10, 20232 min read


New Equipment will Enhance Royal Air Force Search and Rescue capabilities
An RAF Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft has successfully deployed Search and Rescue equipment capable of sustaining up to 100...
Garth Calitz
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Virtual Silver Falcons and the Real world
By Timothy Homan Where did it all start and who are the Virtual Silver Falcons? The Virtual Silver Falcons started back in 2020 as a...
Garth Calitz
Dec 20, 20227 min read


Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey: The World’s Most Versatile Aircraft
The development of new technology is central to the integration and transformation of military operations. Proven throughout history with...
Garth Calitz
Nov 2, 20225 min read
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