A P-8A Poseidon aircraft, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, rests on the runway at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, between operations along the Southern Border on Jan. 31, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border with additional military forces. This initial deployment of more than 1,600 active-duty personnel brings the total military Title 10 forces along the border to nearly 4,000 personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andy Anderson)

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 1, 2025) Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 conducts routine flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S Navy Photos)




PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2025) An F-35B Lightening II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Gomez and Staff Sgt. Marcus Middlebrook, Forward Area Refueling Point specialists, assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct FARP operations with an A-10 Thunderbolt II during Operation Agile Spartan 2025.1 in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. FARP provides the fuel necessary for aircraft to continue their mission while reducing the risk of forces by taking fuel from the HC-130J Combat King II and passing it into another airframe on the ground in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Willis)

A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 31, 2025.
Designed for close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance, the AC-130J provides CENTCOM forces an expeditionary, direct-fire platform with 30mm and 105mm cannons. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)


A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 16, 2025. The Growler integrates the latest electronic attack technology and conducts presence patrols in the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rosado)

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler departs after being refueled over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 16, 2025. The Growler provides an electronic warfare capability to U.S. and coalition partners in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rosado)

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced the delivery of the first F-16 Block 70 jet to Bulgaria, marking a major step forward in the country's efforts to modernize its air force.

The delivery was celebrated in a ceremony last Friday morning in Greenville, South Carolina, attended by Bulgaria's Minister of Defence, Atanas Zapryanov, alongside American and Bulgarian leaders. F-16s are built by the Lockheed Martin team in Greenville. Bulgaria has ordered 16 total aircraft.

"The F-16 will help the Bulgarian Air Force stay ahead of threats in the region and play a key role in the allied peacekeeping mission in Europe and around the world," said Mike Shoemaker, vice president and general manager – Integrated Fighter Group. "The F-16 has proven its air dominance time and again, and the Block 70 version will give the Bulgarian Air Force a highly capable, combat-proven aircraft."

Lockheed Martin has a backlog of 117 F-16 Block 70/72 jets to be produced in Greenville, with 23 already delivered for international partners. The F-16 program supports more than 46,000 American jobs, making it a vital part of the country's industrial base.

São José dos Campos, February 3, 2025 - Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3) celebrates today 10 years of the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium, the next-generation multi-mission tactical transport aircraft. The maiden flight, which took place in Gavião Peixoto on February 3rd, 2015, lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes. It provided the crew with an evaluation of the flight characteristics and impressive performance of the KC-390 Millennium.

Since then, this fly-by-wire-equipped aircraft has redefined the standards of military airlift, performing a wide range of missions in the most demanding conditions, while achieving remarkable success in global defense markets.

In October 2018, the KC-390 Millennium achieved two additional significant milestones: the first flight of the first series-produced aircraft and the receipt of the Type Certificate from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This certification marked a critical milestone towards achieving military certification and demonstrated the aircraft's advanced technological level.

“In just one decade, the KC-390 has proven to be an unbeatable combination of versatility, robustness and flexibility, steadily gaining its place in the market and becoming the ideal choice for countries looking for a multi-mission tactical military transport. This aircraft combines the best of aerospace technology with the spirit of Embraer, dedicated to excellence and performance, enabling our customers to execute their missions anytime, anywhere,” says Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO of Embraer of Defense & Security.

Between August and September 2019, the signing of the contract with Portugal for the acquisition of five KC-390 multi-mission aircraft and the delivery of the first unit to the Brazilian Air Force marked additional important chapters in the KC-390 Millennium's success story.

In 2020, one of the most prestigious aviation magazines, Aviation Week, awarded the KC-390 Millennium the Grand Laureate in the Defense category and the Laureate Awards for “Best New Product” in the Defense category. Some days later, Hungary joined the ranks of countries that selected the KC-390 Millennium to enhance their defense capabilities with Embraer’s state-of-the-art aircraft.

“The acquisition of the KC-390 by Portugal and Hungary, two leading NATO members, has enabled the KC-390 Millennium to make significant strides in Europe, showcasing the outstanding flexibility, operational efficiency, and low operating costs of this remarkable aircraft,” said Bosco da Costa Junior.

In 2022, the Netherlands announced its choice for the Millennium. In 2023, Austria, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea also selected the KC-390, confirming the success of this game-changer platform. In 2024, Sweden, Slovakia and an Undisclosed Customer have also opted for the KC-390.

Since entering operation with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the Portuguese Air Force in 2023, and, most recently the Hungarian Air Force in 2024, the KC-390 has proven its capability, reliability, and performance. The current fleet of 10 operational aircraft – seven with the Brazilian Air Force, two with the Portuguese Air Force and one with the Hungarian Air Force - has accumulated over 16,300 flight hours, with a mission capability rate of 93% and mission completion rates above 99%, demonstrating exceptional productivity in the category.

The KC-390 can carry more payload (26 tons) compared to other medium-sized military transport aircraft and flies faster (470 knots) and farther, being capable of performing a wide range of missions, such as transporting and dropping cargo and troops, medical evacuation, search and rescue, air-to-air refueling both as a tanker and a receiver, firefighting and humanitarian missions, operating on temporary or unpaved runways, such as packed earth, soil and gravel.

WICHITA, Kan. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Textron Aviation today announced the first delivery into Canada for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, to Air Bravo Corporation. Air Bravo is a passenger, cargo and air ambulance flight service company based in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie and Meaford, Ontario. The aircraft – a freighter variant – will be used to transport cargo throughout the region.

Air Bravo, which was founded in 2001, has grown to become one of Ontario’s most successful air carriers. The company offers reliable passenger, cargo and air ambulance flight services to nearly any airstrip in North America.

“We’re proud to be the first SkyCourier customer in Canada, and this aircraft is a perfect fit for supporting the cargo side of our business,” said Rick Horwath, president and CEO, Air Bravo. “The aircraft has a roomy cockpit, it’s easy to fly and the avionics are user friendly. We look forward to putting it to use.”

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron and the 57th Maintenance Group conduct an integrated combat turn (ICT) on an F-35A Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The ICT test is part of a rapid aircraft generation and employment project executed to test the viability of loading four AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles while simultaneously refueling the aircraft with engines running. (U.S. Air Force photos by 1st Lt. Rebecca Abordo)


SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 3, 2025) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 3, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 4, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff in an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2025. Members from Osan AB generated airpower in 24/7 operations in support of agile combat employment initiatives for exercise Beverly Herd 25-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

The Viper Shield electronic warfare suite conducted its first flight Jan. 23, 2025, from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft utilized for the test was a Block 70 F-16 Fighting Falcon flown by Maj. Anthony Pipe, an F-16 Experimental Test Pilot with the 416th Flight Test Squadron, Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force. (Photos courtesy of Lockheed Martin)


Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group fly over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025.
The Super Hornet is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
(U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)


A Royal Air Force Voyager sits on the flightline after a civic leader flight during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The Voyager is the RAF’s sole air-to-air refueling tanker and also operates as a strategic air transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

Two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, return from a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 29, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Red Flag was established in 1975 as the innovation of Lt. Col. Richard “Moody” Suter and one of the initiatives directed by General Robert J. Dixon, then commander of Tactical Air Command, to better ensure our forces are mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) EA-18G Growler takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2025. Since 1975, 29 countries which include the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air force, European Participating Air Forces, a consortium of Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and NATO Airborne Warning and Control Systems have joined the U.S. in these exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makenna Patterson)

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2025. These advanced aircraft bring unprecedented capabilities, including enhanced stealth, sensor fusion, and network connectivity, which enable the maintenance of air superiority and deter potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makenna Patterson)

A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2025. Red Flag affords the joint force an opportunity to integrate in a combined environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makenna Patterson)

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) EA-18G Growler takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2025. Red Flag has seen over 30,000 aircraft and has provided training for more than 500,000 military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makenna Patterson)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, takes off for a mission in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. This Red Flag gives the opportunity to the newest combat air force aviators and coalition partners to experience training in a realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makenna Patterson)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, taxis onto the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to takeoff in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1, Feb. 4, 2025. Bomber Task Force supports national security objectives through the speed, flexibility, and readiness of our strategic bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

A Republic of Korea Air Force KA-1 assigned to the 237th Fighter Squadron taxis during Buddy Squadron 25-4 at Wonju Air Base, ROK, Jan. 22, 2025. This iteration of the Buddy Squadron event allowed ROKAF KA-1 Woongbis, FA-50 Golden Eagles, and U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs together for flight training. The A-10 pilots assigned to the 25th FS participated in the week-long partnership strengthening event for the last time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a lengthy project to restore a single F-35A Lightning II from two separate, damaged aircraft, and begin its return to combat status. The project was an interagency effort between the F-35 Joint Program Office, Ogden Air Logistics Complex, 388th Fighter Wing and Lockheed Martin. Seen here before its functional check flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a lengthy project to restore a single F-35A Lightning II from two separate, damaged aircraft, and begin its return to combat status. The project was an interagency effort between the F-35 Joint Program Office, Ogden Air Logistics Complex, 388th Fighter Wing and Lockheed Martin. Seen here during its functional check flight. (U.S. Air Force photos by Todd Cromar)


Melbourne, Florida, February 5, 2025 – Embraer Executive Jets, a division of Embraer S.A. (NYSE: ERJ; BM&FBOVESPA: EMBR3) announced today a purchase agreement with Flexjet, a global leader in private jet travel. The deal commitment comprises a fleet of Embraer business jets, which includes the Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300E models, as well as an enhanced services and support agreement. This firm order of 182 aircraft and options for another 30 will nearly double the size of Flexjet’s fleet in the next five years.

The agreement is valued at up to USD $7 billion at current list prices and includes an enhanced services and support agreement. Not only is this the largest order Flexjet has placed in its 30-year history, but it is the largest order to date for Embraer Executive Jets. Flexjet reaffirms its longstanding commitment as Embraer’s Praetor fleet launch customer and now introduces the enhanced Phenom 300E model to its growing global portfolio.

“We are delighted with Flexjet’s renewed commitment to Embraer through this comprehensive purchase agreement, which strengthens even further our strategic partnership of over 20 years,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “We are very excited to have many more loyal Flexjet fractional owners enjoy access to our industry-leading Phenom and best-in-class Praetor jets.”

The partnership between Embraer and Flexjet dates back to 2003, when Flight Options, which merged with Flexjet in 2015, became the first fractional ownership program to introduce the Legacy executive jet. This longstanding partnership has grown significantly over the years and continues today with a growing presence of Praetor 600’s, Praetor 500’s and Phenom 300/E series aircraft in Flexjet’s global fleet.

“Now in our 30th year at Flexjet, it seems fitting to extend our rewarding and long-term relationship with Embraer with this historic and groundbreaking firm order. In fact, since 2003, we have accepted delivery of more than 150 Embraer aircraft,” said Michael Silvestro, CEO of Flexjet. “Both the Praetor 500 and 600 are high performers in the Flexjet fleet. In fact, the Praetor 600 was so well accepted in Europe, we opted to include it in our North American fleet in 2023, extending our Embraer fleet across two continents. And as the first fractional provider of the Praetor 500, our maintenance technicians and our pilots are intimately familiar with the aircraft and are looking forward to the continued growth of this fleet.”

Flexjet has a history as being the launch customer for three mainstay Embraer products – the Legacy Executive in 2003, the Phenom 300 in 2010, the Legacy 450 in 2016 and the Praetor 500 / 600 in 2019. In fact, Flexjet has helped usher in key milestones with Embraer via the 100th milestone Phenom 300 delivery in 2012 and the 1,000th Embraer executive jet, a Legacy 500, in 2016. These aircraft have each broken barriers in their respective classes with the Phenom 300 seeing its 12th consecutive year as the most delivered light business jet in the world, according to numbers released by GAMA (General Aviation Manufacturing Association). The Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 were both the first fly-by-wire aircraft for the Flexjet fleet, offering performance capabilities of larger aircraft with midsized economics.

About Embraer Executive Jets

Embraer is empowering global aerospace through efficiency and innovation by creating tomorrow’s world of bespoke private air travel today, utilizing industry-leading innovation, design, and technology—all the while incorporating sustainable and socially responsible practices. As a global company with more than 55 years in aerospace, Embraer delivers the ultimate experience in business aviation through aircraft that feature disruptive performance, technology, and comfort. Its portfolio consists of the Phenom 100EX entry jet, which offers unmatched cabin comfort, the highest levels of operational versatility and enhanced pilot-centric avionics; the Phenom 300E, the best-selling, most delivered light jet for the past 12 consecutive years, and most flown business jet; and the Praetor 500 and the Praetor 600, the most disruptive and technologically advanced midsize and super-midsize business jets, respectively. Every day, Embraer executive jets operate around the globe, supported by a strong, responsive customer support network that is top ranked in service across the industry. For more information, visit executive.embraer.com.

About Flexjet

Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995 and is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing and is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 25 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating, a 4AIR Bronze Sustainable Rating and is certified at Stage 2 with IS-BAO. Red Label by Flexjet, a market differentiator, features an ultra-modern fleet, flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. To date there are nearly 50 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Praetor 500 and 600, Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 and the Gulfstream G450 and G650. Flexjet’s European fleet includes the Embraer Praetor 600 and the Gulfstream G650. Flexjet’s helicopter division offers leases, helicopter cards and convenient interchange access for its aircraft Owners. Flexjet owns, operates and maintains its fleet of Sikorsky S-76 helicopters which boast 55,000 hours of safe flying certified by Wyvern and ARGUS and serving locations throughout the northeastern United States, United Kingdom and Florida. Flexjet is a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies. For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Instagram @Flexjetllc.

New Zealand has completed its transition to Lockheed Martin’s J-model Hercules, with its last operational flights with the C-130H tactical transport having been performed on 31 January, after a 60-year service life.
(Photo courtesy of the RNZAF)