Flying MagazineMeg Godlewski

Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support

Portugal's Air Force has chosen the Tecnam P‑Mentor to rebuild its basic pilot‑training capability, contracting seven P‑Mentor aircraft together with synthetic training systems and maintenance support under a World Aviation‑led deal awarded by the Ministry of Defence. Delivery and timeline details were not disclosed.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.007579-07:00
AeroTimeClement Charpentreau

Knight Aerospace completes Critical Design Review for Royal Netherlands Air Force C-390 medevac system, clearing way for production

By AeroTime: Knight Aerospace completes Critical Design Review for Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 aeromedical evacuation system, clearing the program for production.

2026-04-09T03:46:25.891133-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Korean Air rolls out first production-standard MUAV in Busan; service entry planned for 2027

By FlightGlobal: The first mass production example of a new South Korean unmanned air vehicle designed to monitor North Korea has been rolled out, with service entry set for 2027.

2026-04-08T21:11:41.458893-07:00