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Expanding global interest in the next-generation multi-mission aircraft Embraer has signed a contract for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft with an undisclosed customer. This deal includes a comprehensive training and support package, as well as the supply of spare parts, marking another milestone for the aircraft’s growing international success. The aircraft will […]
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Boasting a maximum payload of 26,000 kg (57,320 lb) and reaching speeds up to Mach 0.8, the C-390 is designed for versatility. Its operational range extends to 2,815 nautical miles (5,210 km), and it can perform aerial refueling at speeds ranging from 120 to 300 KCAS. The C-390 is often referred to as the KC-390 […]
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Adam Drnek, the driving force behind the Future Forces Forum & Exhibition and Chairman of the Board of Future Advanced Technologies Institute, is renowned for his humility, sharp insight, integrity, and relentless drive. With a career spanning from assisting defense attachés to steering one of the most influential defense forums globally, Adam shares his hands-on […]
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The aerospace industry is an extremely complex and interconnected sector comprising various components, organizations, and activities related to air transport, aircraft manufacturing, and other support services. Key components of this sector include airlines, aircraft manufacturing, airports, air traffic navigation, and regulators, among others. In the past decade, digital transformation has had a profound impact on […]
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Top Aces, a leader in advanced adversary air (ADAIR) and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training, has successfully completed its first training mission in Canada using upgraded A-4 Skyhawks. This marks the beginning of a new phase in Top Aces’ Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract, expanded by the Canadian government in December 2023. Top […]
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In a riveting interview with ACE’s editor-in-chief Kateřina Urbanová, Senator Pavel Fischer sounds the alarm on the critical security threats posed by Chinese technologies infiltrating our daily lives. From espionage capabilities hidden in electric vehicles to smart appliances that could compromise our privacy, Fischer reveals how deeply these risks penetrate our society. He challenges us […]
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Saab has secured a contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for conceptual studies on future fighter systems. The contract, spanning from 2024 to 2025, involves both manned and unmanned solutions, technology development, and demonstrations in a system of systems perspective. Saab will collaborate with FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, The Swedish Defence Research […]
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Grob Aircraft is proud to announce that the German Air Force has extended its Initial Flying Training contract and will continue to rely on the Grob G 120TP as its training aircraft for years to come. Grob Aircraft will provide the necessary infrastructure and aircraft at its facility in Goodyear, Arizona, USA, for the next […]
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Babcock International Group, the defence company, has played a crucial role in training the next generation of Ukrainian Air Force pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets through the ‘Operation Interstorm’ programme. Known for delivering complex engineering services and innovative training solutions, Babcock has collaborated with the Royal Air Force (RAF) to support Ukraine in its […]
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In an exclusive interview for ACE (Aerospace Central Europe) magazine, Editor-in-Chief Kateřina Urbanová delves into the high-speed world of Tomáš Richtr, a visionary leader with a Formula 1 mindset, who now leads CS SOFT with the same passion and precision he brings to the racetrack. Balancing his love for commentary with his visionary leadership, Richtr […]