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The announcement leaves the Lockheed Martin F-35 and Saab Gripen as the last remaining contenders for Canada's Future Fighter Capability Project.

After over 35 years the Boeing F/A-18A/B fighter has bowed out of RAAF service, leaving the F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-35A to provide Australia’s airpower.

Deliveries of the second-generation of the Swedish multi-role fighter will begin shortly to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.

The Exocet-armed AH-15B version of the H225M helicopter provides the Brazilian navy with a powerful anti-ship capability.

Having discussed the issue for some time, the Indonesian air force has ordered the A400M, and holds an option to come back for more.

The Mi-171A2 is the first role-convertible member of the 'Hip' family to receive civil certification.

The latest order for two 777Fs from Emirates SkyCargo will expand the freight-carrier’s fleet to a dozen.

Kuwait is the first operator in the region of the Airbus H225M Caracal, the most recent development of the evergreen Puma/Super Puma/Cougar family.

Sikorsky’s mighty CH-53K King Stallion is gearing up for operational service as the replacement for the U.S. Marine Corps’ long-serving Super Stallions.

An order from lessor Air Lease Corporation includes the first for A350 freighters following the type’s launch in the summer.

Also known as the Swing-Role Surveillance System, the Saab GlobalEye serves as an operational asset of the UAE Air Force.

Saudi company SAEI is seeking to enhance its MRO offer by working with Thales specialists.

Elbit's Emirati subidiary will promote the company's products and services in the region and work with local partners.

The PC-7 MKX is offered as a low-cost trainer that is optimized for training students destined for today’s modern cockpits.

Two existing ATR customers in Europe have opted for the ATR 72-600 to continue their respective fleet modernization efforts.

Buying two more A330 MRTTs from Airbus will bring the UAE Air Force and Air Defence fleet up to five tanker transports.

Four years ago Calidus surprised showgoers with the B-250, but now the company has unveiled a much larger attack aircraft.

The world’s most powerful engine has completed a series of 1,600 cycles while being subjected to a stream of dust particles.

Global logistics company DHL is introducing converted 767 freighters as it modernizes its intercontinental fleet in a drive for greater efficiency.

The E-11A BACN—inevitably known as the “bacon”—is a rarely seen U.S. Air Force asset, and recently the service has signed for six more.

Having officially launched series production of the T-7A in February, Boeing is nearing completion of the first flying aircraft.

Boeing’s MQ-25 unmanned carrierborne tanker has conducted refueling trials with all of its intended receivers as part of early testing.

Reformed East African airline Uganda Airlines has resumed long-haul international routes after a 20-year hiatus, with Dubai its first destination.

The Mi-28NE attack helicopter from Russian Helicopters is making its international debut at the Dubai Airshow.

Angola’s Bestfly is growing in the contract airline and business transport sectors and is adding its first cross-over jet in the form of the E190.

FLIR Systems—now Teledyne FLIR and one of the world’s largest electro-optic imaging system suppliers—has a growing footprint in the UAE.

The Spanish air force has acquired three Airbus A330s from Iberia and has now formally ordered their conversion to the MRTT tanker-transport standard.

The first ACJ320neo to be ordered is now in full service and is being demonstrated to potential customers in the Middle East.

Italian defense companies Elettronica and Leonardo have agreed to jointly work on new nationally important projects.

The 100th example of the Ground Master AESA air defense radar recently entered service with Morocco, which first selected the Thales radar in 2013.