The Italian Directorate of Air Armaments (ARMAEREO) has issued a military type certification for the AgustaWestland AW149 helicopter.
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Kuwaiti Air Force KC-130J training at MCAS Cherry Point
The Kuwaiti Air Force’s first KC-130J is now at MCAS Cherry Point where four of its pilots are being trained to operate the aircraft to the same standard as the U.S. Marine Corps.
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VAW-125 is first squadron to have five E-2s
VAW-125 received its fifth E-2D at NAS Norfolk on Jul. 1, making it the first squadron to have five aircraft.
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Bangladesh Air Force orders two AW139s for SAR duties
The Bangladesh Air Force will established its first dedicated maritime SAR helicopter fleet with the purchase of two AW139 helicopters.
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Brazil’s Gripen E airframe will mostly be build in the country
Saab will not be building the entire airframe for Brazil’s Gripen E order. Instead, Brazilian firms will do 80 percent of the work.