Boeing has delivered the last of the Chilean Air Force’s three KC-135E Stratotankers. March 29: Boeing has delivered the last of the Chilean Air Force’s three KC-135E Stratotankers. The aircraft arrived at Boeing’s San Antonio facility last June for maintenance…

Airbus Military’s A400M has landed in Santiago, Chile during its first visit to Latin America. March 27: Airbus Military’s A400M landed in Santiago, Chile on March 26 during its first visit to Latin America. Flown by Experimental Test Pilot Ignacio…

Airbus Military has successfully completed Mirage 2000 and F-16 Block 60 receiver qualifications. March 26: Airbus Military has successfully completed Mirage 2000 and F-16 Block 60 receiver qualifications from the A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport. Operating from Al Dhafra airbase,…

The latest phase of the new F-35 manufacturing facility at Samlesbury in Lancashire has opened. March 23: Production on the F-35 programme reached another milestone at BAE Systems on March 22 with the opening of the latest phase of the…

The Airbus Military A400M final assembly line in Spain has begun working on the second serial production A400M. March 20: The Airbus Military A400M final assembly line in Seville, Spain has begun working on the second serial production A400M, MSN8.…

On May 13, three Royal Air Force squadrons will celebrate 100 years since being formed as Royal Flying Corps units. March 15: On May 13, three Royal Air Force squadrons will celebrate 100 years since being formed as Royal Flying…

US Marine Corps Major Joseph Bachmann successfully piloted the second F-35 local orientation flight on March 13. March 14: After last week’s aborted first training flight, US Marine Corps Major Joseph Bachmann successfully piloted the second F-35 local orientation flight…

Boeing has announced that its Phantom Eye unmanned aerial vehicle has conducted its first medium-speed taxi test. March 14: Boeing has announced that its Phantom Eye high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle has conducted its first medium-speed taxi test. The…

New Zealand gets its first NH90 helicopters. March 12: The New Zealand Defence Minister, Dr Jonathan Coleman, officially welcomed the first of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s new medium utility NH90 helicopters at an event in Wellington on March…

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise has departed on its 22nd and final deployment. March 12: The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departed Norfolk Naval Station on March 11 on the ship’s 22nd and final deployment.…