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Embraer delivers record third quarter results as defence orders soar
Defence

Global aerospace manufacturer Embraer has posted a 33 per cent increase in aircraft deliveries for the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong growth across its commercial and executive jet divisions. The Brazilian company delivered 57 aircraft in the quarter compared to 43 in the same period last year, while its order backlog reached a

CAE signs $1.7 billion contract to train Canadian military pilots
Defence

CAE has secured a 25-year sub-contract worth approximately $1.7 billion to provide pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The contract was awarded by SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, as part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Under the agreement, CAE will deliver comprehensive aircrew training including live

Embraer delivers seventh C-390 Millennium aircraft to Brazilian Air Force
Defence

Embraer, the global aerospace company, has delivered its seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force. The aircraft will be operated by the First Squadron of the First Transport Group at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro. This delivery marks five years of service for the C-390 in the Brazilian Air

Boeing completes first flight of UK’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft for RAF
Defence

Boeing has successfully conducted the first flight of the United Kingdom’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the Royal Air Force (RAF) programme. A Boeing flight-test crew performed functional checks during the inaugural flight from Birmingham Airport, as part of the aircraft’s test and evaluation phase. Stu Voboril, Boeing vice president and E-7

Embraer sells six Super Tucano aircraft to Paraguay
Defence

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has announced the sale of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) at the Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, revealed on July 23, 2024, includes mission equipment and an integrated logistics services agreement, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2025. Fabio Caparica, Commercial Vice President for Latin

Netherlands and Austria order nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft
Defence

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to purchase nine Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in a joint order with Austria. The agreement, signed at the Farnborough Airshow, will see the Royal Netherlands Air Force receive five aircraft and the Austrian Air Force four. Vice-Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, National Armaments Director of

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