The Canadian government is replacing two Challenger 601 utility aircraft with two Bombardier Challenger 650 jets for the Canadian Armed Forces for mission-critical roles in a contract valued at $105 million.  The contract also includes training and spare parts. 

Videos posted on social media showed Airbus UH-72A Lakotas with medevac markings and a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk apparently using their rotor downwash to disperse crowds of protesters.

The 757-200s perform a variety of roles for the Air Force, including VIP transport. Their replacement begins phase two of the RNZAF’s mobility fleet recapitalization process.

The delivery to Korea Aerospace Industries comes three years ahead of scheduled flight tests of the first KF-X prototype.

The June 4 flight took place from Sigonella airbase, Sicily.

The Balkan air arm has signed a purchase agreement for two Model 505s for training use, Bell announced June 5.

Qinetiq’s Australian business has been contracted to design and build an unmanned aerial systems flight test range for the Queensland Government.

With the mission due to be complete in mid-July, the quarantine period effectively will double the period the Italian personnel are away.