Saudi Arabia   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Saudi Arabia drops off Embraer’s priority list for C-390 campaign

Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said Saudi Arabia is no longer a priority market for the C-390 Millennium military transport. The remark signals weaker prospects for Embraer’s campaign in Riyadh as the Brazilian OEM recalibrates its export push for the tactical transport.

2026-03-12T03:39:36.003539-07:00
Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Norwegian F-35s intercept Russian spy aircraft during NATO drill

By DefenseNews.com: The deep and distinctive rumble of warplanes echoed across the silent, mountainous terrain here in Evenes, where NATO is running Cold Response 2026.

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2026-03-11T12:53:20.914417-07:00
Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Vertical Mag

Fatal Incident at Kadena Air Base Highlights Hazard of Helicopter Rotor Wash

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Fatal incident in Japan underscores hazard of helicopter rotor wash A tragedy at Kadena Air Base last year starkly illustrates the risks posed by helicopter rotor wash, an underappreciated hazard that is starting to receive more attention.

2026-03-11T17:18:50.717839-07:00