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Russian An-124s in Flight Training Exercise

January 22, 2021

The Russian Air Force has conducted joint training flights with its Antonov An-124-100 "Ruslan” strategic military transports, which saw six of the type together in the air for the first time.

China Trains Border Defence Drone Pilots

January 21, 2021

Atul Chandra

Border defence cadets and police officers from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in northwest China, recently took part in drone pilot training.

First Multi-Role Aircraft Training at MOD Aberporth

January 21, 2021

The first ‘Swing roles’ to be conducted at a Long Term Partnering Agreement range took place recently at MOD Aberporth U.K., managed by QinetiQ.

Sim Purchase for Special Operations

January 20, 2021

Entrol has sold an A11/B350GT FTD Level 5 simulator to the Colombian Air Force thanks to the collaboration of CSA Group.

Market Growth … and More in North and South America

January 19, 2021

Marty Kauchak

Group Editor Marty Kauchak surveys S&T developments in South America and North America through the perspectives of four disparate industry companies.

Pinnacle Supports Boeing on Grey Wolf Program

January 18, 2021

Pinnacle Solutions was awarded a subcontract by Boeing for sustainment and maintenance of MH-139A Grey Wolf, with a three-year period of performance.

Russian Military Trains Against UAVs

January 18, 2021

Atul Chandra

The Russian military recently concluded an exercise with air defence units from its Central Military District training to defend ground targets against Unmanned Aerial Vehicle strikes.

Paramount Group Assembles New Training Division

January 15, 2021

Paramount Group is establishing a new division that will provide advanced training solutions to governments with rising security challenges such as terrorism, violent extremism and insurgencies.

Russian Air Force Receives New Su-34 Simulator

January 14, 2021

Atul Chandra

The Russian Air Force has received a new Su-34 flight simulator that will be based at the Military Educational and Scientific Center in Chelyabinsk.

Bi-Lateral Relationship Strengthened Through Training

January 14, 2021

As part of an agreement between Israel and Greece, Elbit Systems will establish and operate the International Flight Training Center of the Hellenic Air Force.

WATS 2021 - Call for Papers Closing Soon

The Call for Papers for WATS 2021 will close on 22 January 2021, be sure to submit your presentation abstracts before the deadline.

Air Astana – An Effective ‘Just Culture’

The astonishing events recounted in the incident involving a post-major servicing ferry flight of an Air Astana Embraer 190 aircraft are worthy of huge admiration. The follow up by Air Astana after the close call is equally impressive. Chris Long reports.