U.S. Navy Lifts Veil on New F/A-XX Concept Design
The U.S. Navy's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) released the first image of what the future F/A-XX carrier-based fighter aircraft could look like.
Tag Archives : Naval Aviation
Boeing-Led Team Demonstrates A Manned-Unmanned Teaming Concepts For Naval Aviation
Boeing and Northrop Grumman conducted virtual carrier air wing teaming scenarios using MQ-25, F/A-18 and E-2D simulations including actual flight software. Manned-unmanned teaming is a key capability identified in the Navy’s new Unmanned Campaign Framework.
Sea Air Space 2021: Leonardo Introduces M-346 Jet Trainer For The U.S. Navy
Future U.S. Navy fighter pilots need a reliable and effective jet trainer with a strong airframe, capable of sustaining high usage rates, hundreds of ground unflared Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) cycles and touch & go events on board of aircraft carriers, at high sink rate.
French Navy’s Albatros to Set New Maritime Surveillance Standards… Until UAVs Come Into Play
The French Navy will replace its ageing maritime surveillance aircraft with the new Falcon 2000 Albatros.
France Approves Procurement of 3 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AEW&C Aircraft
The French Ministry of Armed Forces announced today that the acquisition of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft was approved on November 4, 2020.
Falcon 2000LXS Albatros for the French Navy AVISMAR Program
The "Albatros" Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft (AVSIMAR) will be based on the Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000LXS...
Official Announcement on France’s New Aircraft Carrier Expected Soon
An official announcement on the French Navy's new generation aircraft carrier (PANG) program is expected to be made "soon" by French President Emmanuel Macron, probably by year-end.
French Navy Celebrated 100 Years of Carrier Aviation
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) just celebrated 100 years of carrier aviation. On 20 October 1920, Lieutenant Paul Test became the first pilot to land on an aircraft carrier in France.
Aerial Refueling for E-2Ds Will Expand Reach of Carrier Strike Groups
The U.S. Navy is bringing an aerial refueling capability to its E-2D Advanced Hawkeye command and control fleet, with the first operational squadron certifying its pilots to refuel with Air Force tankers.
PANG: What We Know About France’s Future Aircraft Carrier
In the coming days, French President Macron is expected to give the "go ahead" to the French Navy's new generation aircraft carrier (PANG) program. Here is what we know so far.