Britten-Norman, based in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, announced a letter of intent on Jan 9, 2025, to supply Evia Aero with 15 BN-2 Islanders, converted to hydrogen fuel cells, with deliveries starting in 2027.

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Hellenic Air Force C-130H (747) arriving at RAF Brize Norton from Elefsis on Jan 7, 2025 in glorious weather. Operated by 356 MTM, local Greek media report only five HAF C-130s remain active with replacement options rumored as used C-130Js or new C-390s.

📸: Westleigh Bushell

Interesting visitor to RAF Brize Norton on December 18, 2024 was one of the Romanian Air Force two ‘new’ old Hercules C-130H-2 aircraft acquired from the USAF during late 2023. This aircraft; 9142 ‘ROF 372’ operating with 901 Escadron, arrived from Bucharest

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Slovakia has chosen the Embraer C-390 Millennium for its Air Force, with 3 aircraft set to be firmed in 2025. This makes Slovakia the 9th country to order the C-390, joining nations like Austria, Sweden, and Portugal in replacing aging C-130 fleets with the type

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Slovakia has chosen the Embraer C-390 Millennium for its Air Force, with 3 aircraft set to be firmed in 2025. This makes Slovakia the 9th country to order the C-390, joining nations like Austria, Sweden, and Portugal in replacing aging C-130 fleets with the type

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A C-146A Wolfhound arrived at RAF Mildenhall this week to join the resident 352nd Special Ops Wing. The aircraft will enhance the 352nd’s mission response for airlifts, disaster aid, and EUCOM security. 10-3077, arrived from Lajes as 'BANYA 71.'

📸 courtesy of : Jay Carter

A rare visitor in Luton yesterday, a Fokker 100 operated by the Slovak Government Flight Service, arriving from Brussels in winter sunshine. With only 4 active Fokker 100s in Europe, this was a special sight. The Slovak fleet also includes 2 Airbus A319s, based in Bratislava.

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China Southern (CSN) retired Airbus A319s B-6200 & B-6208 arrived at Kemble Cotswold Airport today for scrapping, joining B-6209, B-6409 & B-6203. More stored jets in China may follow.

📸 Westleigh Bushell / AR