The World of Aviation

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a possible sale of six refurbished former US Navy SH-60F Seahawk helicopters to Spain. The notification comes after a request from Spain for the aircraft as well as engines, inspections and modifications, spare parts, support and training equipment, and technical publications. Spain already operates

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a possible sale to Thailand of Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) kits for that country’s fleet of 18 F-16A/B Block 15 fighters. The package, estimated at US$700m (A$723m) would see the aircraft receive new AN/APG-68(V)9 radars, APX-113 Combined Interrogator Transponders (CIT), ALQ-213 EW systems and ALE-47

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a possible sale of 15 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks and associated support equipment and training to Sweden in a package valued at US$546m (A$564m). The notification follows an urgent request from Sweden for the aircraft to support its commitment to the NATO mission in

The 187th and final F-22 Raptor for the USAF has commenced production and will enter the assembly line at Lockheed Martin’s Marietta line in November. The aircraft, tail number 195, is due to emerge from the line in August 2011 and be delivered to the USAF the following February. Lockheed Martin officials have revealed all

Bombardier has announced that it will launch an expanded range of its Global series of business jets at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Georgia on October 18. “The Global aircraft family will build upon the existing successful Global 5000 and Global Express XRS jets in the large business aircraft category,” said Steve

Luxembourg based carrier Luxair has ordered an additional Boeing 737-800. The carrier ordered one 737-800 in May this year, while it currently operates three 737-700s.