Natal, Brazil – November 3, 2024 – Today marks the official start of CRUZEX 2024, the much-anticipated multinational air warfare exercise hosted by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) at Natal Air Base in Rio Grande do Norte. Running from November 3 to 15, CRUZEX brings together 16 nations, making it…
Author: Leandro Maldonado
The first Group of Communication and Control (1st GCC) conducted a major operation to relocate the TPS-B34M air defense radar, through its Squadrons. Previously located at Santa Maria Air Force Base (RS) in support of the Brazilian Aerospace Defense System (SISDABRA), the equipment has been transported to Caicó (RN), where…
As Brazil assesses pathways to modernize its air capabilities, discussions around the Leonardo M-346 jet have surfaced as a possible solution to fill gaps left by its aging fleet of AMX aircraft. While no formal acquisition is in place, there is speculation that the M-346 could be on the agenda…
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB), in an ongoing demonstration of Brazil’s humanitarian commitment, continues to play a pivotal role in delivering aid and repatriating citizens affected by the crisis in Lebanon. On October 26, FAB transported 16.8 tons of essential supplies, including 400,000 vials of midazolam donated by Brazil’s Ministry…
The Czech Ministry of Defense has officially committed to acquiring two Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, marking a significant step in enhancing the Czech Air Force’s strategic capabilities. This acquisition places the Czech Republic alongside several NATO allies who have chosen the C-390 to bolster their defense fleets, reflecting confidence…
The 1stGroup of Communication and Control (1st GCC), along with its subordinate Squadrons, began transporting essential equipment for the setup of communications and control infrastructure for CRUZEX 2024 this Friday (September 6th). The exercise, conducted by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), is scheduled for November this year. This action is part…
Natal Air Force Base (BANT) hosted the 7th Pre-Planning Conference (PPC) and the Final Planning Conference (FPC) for Cruzeiro do Sul Exercise 2024 (CRUZEX 2024) from August 9th to 15th. As one of the most significant international military exercises organized by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the event involved representatives from various…
27 May 2024, Anápolis – In a significant milestone for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), pilots from the 1° Grupo de Defesa Aérea (1° GDA) have successfully conducted their first Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat training using the newly acquired F-39E Gripen fighter jets. This historic event marks a crucial…
SEATTLE, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced an order for a combined total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options. “The addition of new Boeing 737s is an important part of IAG´s short-haul fleet renewal. These latest generation aircraft are more fuel…
Fuji Dream Air charter flight FDA8100 on March 16 was no ordinary one-hour hop from Shizuoka to Nagoya Komaki Airport. The tea-green E175 flew using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the first time for the airline. FDA has partnered with Euglena, a Tokyo-based company that pioneered the outdoor mass cultivation…