Northrop Grumman Returns B-2 Bomber to Service at Lower Cost
Northrop Grumman has successfully returned a damaged B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to operational service with the US Air Force, following… Read More »
US Air Force Considers B-21 Stealth Jet as Missile Carrier
The U.S. Air Force is evaluating a new concept for a large stealth aircraft modeled after the B-21 Raider bomber… Read More »
Northrop Grumman Adds Second B-21 Raider to Accelerate Stealth Bomber Tests
Northrop Grumman has added a second B-21 Raider stealth bomber to the U.S. Air Force’s flight-test program, marking a pivotal… Read More »
B-2 Bomber Lost After Landing Gear Failure, Design Flaw Cited in Report
A newly released U.S. Air Force accident report has revealed that a component failure and a design flaw combined to… Read More »
U.S. B-2 Bombers Hit Iranian Nuclear Sites in Massive Strike
Seven U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers, backed by more than 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from an Ohio-class submarine, struck… Read More »
Falkland Islands Government Orders Four New BN2B-26 Islanders
Britten-Norman has secured a tentative $9.75 million agreement with the Falkland Islands government to deliver four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft…. Read More »
U.S. Air Force Unveils First In-Flight Photos of B-21 Raider, the Advanced Nuclear Stealth Bomber
The U.S. Air Force has released the first in-flight images of the B-21 Raider, its latest nuclear stealth bomber, showcasing… Read More »
Air Force Unaware of Any B-21 Bomber Quality Issues Involving Spirit AeroSystems
The United States Air Force has stated it is not aware of any quality problems associated with Spirit AeroSystems’ contributions… Read More »
US Strategic Deterrence: Why More Than 100 B-21 Bombers Are Needed for Alliance Commitments
Defense analysts are advocating for an increase in the number of B-21 bombers beyond the currently planned 100 units, emphasizing… Read More »
B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Gears Up for 2023 First Flight with Taxi Tests Underway
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider stealth bomber, a cornerstone of the U.S. Air Force’s future defense strategy, is advancing towards its… Read More »
The Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider bomber will be unveiled Dec. 2
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider will be unveiled Dec. 2 at the company’s site in Palmdale, Calif., marking the first time… Read More »
B-21 stealth bomber completes first phase of ground testing
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first and most critical loads calibration test of the first B-21 Raider stealth bomber… Read More »
U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider stealth bomber first flight postponed to 2023
The maiden flight of the first Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider long-range strike bomber (LRSB) will not occur earlier than 2023…. Read More »
Helsinki Airport reports strong traffic growth in Jan to Feb-2022, but future portents are ominous
Finland is on the north-eastern periphery of Europe and that works to its advantage, in that Europe-Asia flights have the… Read More »
Friendly Fire Shoots Down US F-15s Over Kuwait, Crews Safe
The U.S. military has suffered multiple aircraft losses due to friendly fire as fighting with Iran entered its third day,… Read More »
Gama Aviation Opens $60m Sharjah FBO to Expand Middle East Reach
Gama Aviation has officially inaugurated a major new fixed-base operation in Sharjah, marking a significant expansion of its global business… Read More »
Australia Sets $3.5m Fund for Airports Hit by Rex Collapse
Australia has set aside AUD5 million ($3.5 million) to support regional and remote airports financially affected by the voluntary administration… Read More »
Crystal Bay Airlines to Launch with Three A321 Jets
Crystal Bay Airlines is preparing to launch operations with an initial fleet of three Airbus A321 family aircraft, positioning itself… Read More »
Africa World Airlines Weighs Larger Jets to Expand Range
Africa World Airlines is evaluating a potential fleet upgauge as it looks to extend range and unlock new markets beyond… Read More »
Fly Alliance Targets San Marino AOC Approval by Q1 2026
Fly Alliance is pursuing a San Marino air operator’s certificate (AOC) with plans to secure approval by the end of… Read More »
India Set to Overhaul Rules for Fractional Aircraft Ownership
India is preparing to modernise its regulatory framework for fractional aircraft ownership, a move expected to unlock growth in business… Read More »
Global Aviation Plans Réunion–South Africa Charter Flights in 2026
Global Aviation Operations has confirmed it is finalising a charter agreement to operate a series of tourism-focused flights between the… Read More »
Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan as LCC Shifts to Japanese Ownership
Qantas Group has reached a preliminary agreement with Japan Airlines Group to divest its 33.32% minority stake in Jetstar Japan,… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines Restarts Flights to Tigray After Brief Suspension
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed scheduled flights to three airports in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, restoring air links that were briefly… Read More »
Etihad Joins Abu Dhabi’s Consolidated L’imad Investment Platform
Etihad Airways is set to become part of a newly consolidated sovereign investment platform under L’imad, as Abu Dhabi restructures… Read More »
FAA Urges Faster Foreign Approval of US Aircraft Certifications
Federal Aviation Administration is pressing foreign aviation authorities to accelerate the certification of US-made aircraft, warning that lengthy validation processes… Read More »