The stories of heroism behind World War Two’s famous aircraft wreckages
According to the Dutch government around 5,500 aircraft were lost over the country during World War Two, giving…
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Royal Netherlands Air Force becomes launch customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) has officially become the launch customer for the PC-7 MKX training…
Pratt & Whitney to establish European tech and innovation hub in the Netherlands
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney announced that it intends to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC) dedicated…
Royal Netherlands Air Force orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has ordered 12 H225M Caracal medium utility helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The deal…
Dutch Defense Minister confirms delivery of first F-16 fighters to Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has confirmed that the first Dutch F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine. …
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 jets reach Full Operational Capability
It has been announced that the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) F-35 Lightning II fighter jets have reached…
Dutch Air Force bids farewell to F-16 fighter jet after 45 years of service
The Royal Netherlands Air Force will officially retire its F-16 fighter jets after 45 years of service. To…
Flying car maker PAL-V to build final assembly line at Dutch airport
Dutch advanced air mobility developer PAL-V plans to establish a final assembly line and delivery center for its…
First batch of F-16 fighters reportedly handed over to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force has received its first F-16 fighter jets, a long-awaited addition to its military arsenal.…
Chinese fighter jets harass Dutch frigate in East China Sea
The Dutch Ministry of Defense reported on June 7, 2024, that two Chinese fighter jets harassed the Dutch…
Person killed after falling into KLM E190 aircraft engine at Schiphol Airport
A person has been killed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), the Netherlands, after they fell into the engine…
Dutch F-35s take over QRA duties from F-16s
The skies above Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are now under the watchful eye of two Dutch F-35s…
Dutch government halts F-16 sale talks with Draken to deliver to Ukraine
The Dutch government has announced that they have decided to stop negotiations for the sale of six F-16…
First Dutch F-16s arrive at European F-16 Training Centre in Romania
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has successfully deployed the first squadron of F-16 fighter jets to Romania’s…
US government backs airlines plea against Schiphol Airport capacity cuts
Slot allocation issues at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) seem about to escalate into a transatlantic legal dispute. On…
Dutch military aircraft forced to divert during evacuation mission in Israel
A Dutch military aircraft, tasked with the repatriation of Dutch citizens, faced unexpected challenges when attempting to land…
Maeve Aerospace plans to develop sustainable aircraft family
In the heart of the Netherlands, a modest-sized scale-up named Maeve is quietly pushing the boundaries of regional…
KLM protests new Dutch tax for transit passengers
KLM has expressed its disagreement with the motion passed by the Dutch parliament on September 21, 2023, to…