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AEHF-6 Satellite Actively Communicating With US Space Force

Air March 31, 2020

The first national security launch for the US Space Force and the final satellite to build out the protected communications constellation is now connected. The sixth Lockheed Martin-built Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF-6) satellite launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida at 4:18 p.m. ET.  AEHF-6 successfully separated from its United ...

Rolls-Royce confirms its defence operations to continue

Air March 31, 2020

Rolls-Royce has confirmed that its defence functions will continue to operate but is to close its civil aerospace facilities amid the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, Rolls-Royce said its priority since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak has been to ensure the wellbeing of all our employees. We have been actively implementing government ...

Airbus A400M transports masks to Spain in support of COVID-19 efforts

Air March 30, 2020

An Airbus A400M airlifter has performed an air-bridge between Toulouse and Madrid in order to deliver critically-needed mask supplies to the Spanish health system. The aircraft, known as MSN56 and operated by an Airbus crew, took off on 23rd March 2020 from Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse at 18.07 local time (CET) landing ...

Training begins for military oxygen tanker drivers

Air March 26, 2020

Military personnel have begun their training to drive oxygen tankers in support of the NHS as part of the Armed Forces’ contribution to the Government’s coronavirus outbreak response. They will be able to deliver oxygen supplies to NHS facilities around the country if needed. Training began on Monday 23 March at an ...