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Military aviationItalian Air Force and "Odyssey Dawn"
Rome, Italy - The contribution by the Armed Force for the international operation
The Italian Air Force (AMI) is providing own contribution into the "Odyssey Dawn" operation, with all necessary predispositions to face the different possible environments. Firstly, the surveillance and... more
Military aviationThree Tornado aircraft and two F-16 took off from the airport of Trapani
Trapani, Italy - Their mission in Libya has not been made ??public
In the context of the "Odyssey dawn" have just taken off from Trapani-Birgi three Tornado aircraft of the Italian Military Aviation that will bring out a new assignment in Libya. Some sources report that... more
Military aviationUnification of Italy: "Frecce Tricolori" will "Draw" the Italian flag in Rome's sky
Rome, Italy - "Pan" will overfly Altare della Patria tomorrow morning on the occasion of the ceremony in the presence of Napolitano
On Thursday, March 17, "Frecce Tricolori", the Italian aerobatic team of AMI, Italian Air Force, will honor the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy by "Drawing" the longest Italian flag in the... more
Military aviationAn U-2 reconnaissance aircraft to support the rescue in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - A camera allows it to record detailed images of the affected areas
Following the disaster occurred in Japan, the United States promptly sent several aid including a plane U-2 of the 5Th Reconnaissance Squadron, to support the rescue. The particularity of this aircraft... more
Military aviationUS marine corps will buy 80 F-35C airplanes
Washington, USA - Remains valid also the order for a STOVL version of the aircraft, still under development
On Monday, March 14, 2011, Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, and General James Amos, commander of the Marines, signed a protocol for the purchase of 80 F-35C attack aircraft. It was announced by... more
Military aviationLibya: a no-fly zone to stop air strikes against rebels
Brussels, Belgium - It will require the authorization of the United Nations
A two day-summit begins today in Brussels to decide what to do to stem the situation in Libya where continue the air attacks of the forces pro-Gaddafi. The main point will be to decide whether to carry... more
Military aviationBoeing starts final assembly of the 1st maritime patrol aircraft P-8 Poseidon
Washington, USA - For the US Navy
Yesterday Boeing announced that, following the delivery of the fuselage from Spirit AeroSystems, started the final assembly of the first P-8A Poseidon for the US Navy. It's a group of six specimens ordered... more
Military aviationJapan "Stealth" airplane prototype ready to fly in 2014
Tokyo, Japan - The country has put 473 million Dollars into the project since 2009
Japan is looking to join the ranks US, China and Russia’s aviation industry with a stealth fighter that senior Japanese air force officials say can be ready for a prototype test flight 2014. Lt. Gen. H... more
Military aviationShot down a fighter plane in Libya near Ras Lanuf (VIDEO)
Ras Lanuf , Libya - Some images show the celebration of the rebels
Last Saturday, it was shot down a fighter bomber of the Libyan Air Force loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. The plane, a Russian-made Sukhoi Su-24MK Fencer, fell at Ras Lanuf, an oil port of strategic importance... more
Military aviationUS Navy is looking for airports to train pilots
Norfolk, Usa - One might be located in Accomack County, in Virginia
Accomack County's airport (in the eastern part of US state of Virginia) could again be in the running to be the site of Navy flight training after Franklin's city council voted earlier this month to stop... more
Military aviationFirst flight for the prototype of the plane T-50 fighter
Moscow, Russia - Encloses the characteristics of most modern fighter
Russia is testing the second prototype of fifth generation of the plane T-50 fighter. The aircraft under development since 1990 has been designed to compete with the F-22 Raptor U.S.. Even if the information... more
Military aviationRAAF, possible purchase of a further C-17A Globemaster
Canberra, Australia - Australia sends to USA a letter of request seeking information and availability
Australian Defence Minister, Stephen Smith, announced yesterday, March 1st 2011, that his Country has sent an official Request Letter to USA seeking cost and availability information about C-17A Globemaster... more
Military aviationRussia strengthens its military presence on the Kuril Islands
Moscow, Russia - Japan is concerned about this arms race
Russia, in order to be able to face a possible attack, is strengthening its military presence in the southern Kuril Islands, a territory in the south of Kamchatka and administered by Russia, far-back disputed... more
Military aviationAMI's C-130 airplane will repatriate from Libya 22 Italians
Tripoli, Libya - Stranded at Sebha's airport since last Tuesday
This afternoon a C-130 plane of AMI, Italian Air Force, will take-off to the airport of Sebha, about 800 km away from Tripoli, to repatriate 22 Italians stranded in the city's airport since last Tuesday.... more
Military aviationAfghan Air Force C-27 plane fleet halfway to goal
Kabul, Afghanistan - The Armed Force is expected to receive its eleventh Spartan in early April
The Afghan air force received an addition to its forces with the arrival of the tenth C-27A Spartan transport aircraft at the Afghan Air Force Base in Kabul Feb. 20, marking the halfway point in the Afghan... more
Military aviationTwo Libyan pilots of Mirage airplanes refuse to bomb Benghazi (VIDEO)
Benghazi, Libya - And landed in Malta
Maltese Army's sources would have told 'AFP' that yesterday two Libyan soldiers, pilots of Mirage F-1 airplanes, refused to carry out the task assigned to them, consisting in the bombardment of demonstrators... more
Military aviationNewGen Tanker airplane, Boeing submits final proposal to USAF
Washington, USA - For the tender for replacement of 179 now very old KC-135s
It should be close to the end the tender for the supply of 179 KC-Xs to USAF, US Air Force, to replace the 400 KC-135s dating back to Eisenhower's era currently in its fleet. On Friday, February 11,... more
Military aviationUSAF to replace Northrop T-38 Talon airplane
Washington, USA - With a new advanced trainer aircraft
As reported by "Flight Global", USAF, US Air Force, is going to replace, in short, the T-38 Talon of Northrop Grumman with another trainer aircraft for fifth-generation airplanes. Nearly fifty years... more
Military aviationVikings arrive at Grosseto with RDAF's F-16 airplanes
Grosseto, Italy - Redeployed for an Italian-Danish exercise, in which Americans took part also
It was concluded on Friday, February 11, the redeployment of eleven F-16A/B MLU airplanes of the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) and over a hundred military men including pilots, engineers and logistics... more
Military aviationFor the Eurofighter's plane there is India, but also many other Countries
Bangalore, India - In April, a "Short list" of potential contractors
The European consortium Eurofighter according to the chief executive Enzo Casolini "Is now very committed in demonstrative campaigns in various countries of the world", like: Japan, Turkey, Romania and... more
Military aviationDevelopment of Russian/Indian combat airplane will cost 6 billion dollars
Moscow, Russia - HAL told during "Aero India 2011"
During "Aero India 2011", the international aviation exhibition held from February 9 to 13 in Bangalore (see AVIONEWS), the Financial director of the Indian HAL, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, D. Shivamurti... more
Military aviationItalian AMI: change at the top of the Administrative Center in Herat
Herat, Afghanistan - Intense activity to stimulate the economic development in the region
In the base of Camp Arena in Herat, was held the succession in the position of Director of the interforce Administrative Center (Cai-I) between Colonel Giuseppe Rinaldi, outgoing director, and Colonel... more
Military aviationNorthrop Grumman completes CDR for LEMV hybrid airship
Los Angeles, USA - For US Army
Northrop Grumman's program for the development of a new hybrid airship -LEMV, Long Endurance Intelligence Multi Vehicle- which can be operating in the skies up to 21 days, for US Army, is going on. Last... more
Military aviationPerformed successfully first flight test of modernized MiG-29 plane
Moscow, Russia - For Indian Air Force
On Friday, February 4, 2011, the Chief of Flight Service, senior test pilot of MiG, Mikoyan-Gurevich Michael Belyaev, made the first flight test of an improved version of MiG-29 airplane at the airfield... more
Military aviationSan Diego ready to kick off the centenary of naval aviation
San Diego, Usa - The air parade will take place on February 13th
US Navy and aviation enthusiasts kick off a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of naval aviation next week, the first events will be held in San Diego. The centerpiece of San Diego's observation... more
Military aviationMiG-35 Russian airplane won't fly at "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - In the context of the bid for 126 fighters for Indian Air Force
As reported on Wednesday by a representative of the Russian company MiG, Mikoyan-Gurevich, to Russian news agency "RIA Novosti", the MiG-35 Fulcrum-F aircraft will not fly at "Aero India 2011", the event... more
Military aviationAll participants in the bid for Indian fighter planes will attend to "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - That will be held in Bangalore between 11 and 15 February
"RIA Novosti" today reports that "Aero India 2011" -the event that, from 11 to 15 February, will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, vendors of the aeronautical field from all the world- will be attended... more
Military aviationItalian AMI: UAE pilots completed training in Italy
Rome , Italy - The 8 pilots of UAE air force are housed at the base of Rivolto (Udine) for about 8 months
A formation flight of 4 planes, which took place last Friday January 28, 2011, represented the final event of the first phase of "Basic training to acrobatics" of 8 pilots of UAE (United Arab Emirates)... more
Military aviationDelivery of the KC-767A airplane at Italian AMI's 14th Wing
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in Pratica di Mare the first of four aircraft forecast from Tanker program
On Thursday, January 27, the first KC-767A airplane was delivered to the Air Force, which will submit it to a series of tests and activities for next operational use. The MM62229 aircraft, the first of... more
Military aviationIraq deals with USA and France on the purchase of airplanes to defend its airspace
Baghdad, Iraq - Once USA will leave the Country, at the end of the year
One of the spokesmen for Baghdad government, Ali Dabbagh, on Thursday said that Baghdad "Has submitted a letter of request for 18 F-16s and packages composed of spare parts, support equipment, weapons,... more
Military aviationChina might have replicate an F-117 "Stealth" jet shot down in Serbia in 1999
Beijing, China - Agents from Beijing have bought parts of the plane from local farmers
Chinese engineers might have replicate an F-117 "Stealth" jet shot down by a Serbian anti-aircraft missile during a Nato bombing raid in 1999, Adm Davor Domazet-Loso, Croatia's military chief of staff... more
Military aviationUS military proposals to expand its airspace worry pilots in Alaska
Fairbanks, Usa - The changes are needed to better equip US troops to fight the ongoing global war on terror
The US military has about 67,000 square miles of airspace to train in Alaska. Fairbanks pilots aren't sure it needs any more. "The military needs areas to train, but they've got a huge amount of area... more
Military aviationBolivia will receive 6 Hongdu JL-8 airplanes from China
Sucre, Bolivia - That will be employed in the fight against drug trafficking
The international press, on the basis of statements made by General Tito Gandarilla, commander of the Bolivian air force, said that his Country will receive in the month of April, 6 combat K-8 Karakorum... more
Military aviationMoldavia sells 6 MiG-29A Fulcrum airplanes
Chisinau, Moldavia - Starting price of the auction 8,5 million dollars
Moldavia tries again to sell 6 MiG-29A Fulcrum airplanes -unveiled today to the press a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense- after opening 3 auction in 2010 which had risen the interest of a sole potential... more
Military aviationUS Army plans a fleet of new helicopters
Washington, USA - Which could enter service after 2020
Today the international press reports new plans in the helicopter field for the US army. The first concerns the creation of new rotorcraft with which the Army would replace the existing fleet, consisting... more
Military aviationPhilippine air force may need a new light attack aircraft
Manila, Philippines - Instead of the Rockwell OV-10 Bronco with which its fleet is currently equipped
The Philippines is considering a possible replacement of the Rockwell OV-10 Bronco, high-wing twin-engine airplane with the tasks of counter-guerrilla and light attack produced by the US North American... more
Military aviationUSAF delays again the awarding of contract for KC-X tanker airplanes
Washington, USA - After three postponements, to a date to be arranged
USAF refuses to communicate the date in which it will announce its decision on the award of a 35 billion contract for 179 KC-X tankers which should replace the now obsolete KC-135 tankers in the US Air... more
Military aviationNew design changes raises pressure on future of military aircraft F-35B variant
Bethesda, Usa - For the project made by Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, another 4.6 billion Dollars will be spent
Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney have revealed the extent of design changes required to release the short take-off and vertical landing F-35B from a newly imposed "Probationary" status within two years.... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force lifts the ban on Tu-95 "Bear" bomber airplanes' flights
Moscow, Russia - Equipped with the same engine of the An-22 crashed last month
Russian Air Force lifted the ban on Tu-95 bomber planes' flights. Following the accident occurred, on December 28th, to a military transport Antonov An-22 aircraft, registration number RA-09343, crashed... more
Military aviationPrototype of Chinese fighter plane J-20 flew today for the first time (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - President Hu Jantao confirmed it
Chinese President Hu Jintao has confirmed the news, previously unofficially diffused by accounts and photos of aviation enthusiasts, that the fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft Chengdu J-20 took... more
Military aviationTejas, first fighter airplane produced by India
New Delhi, India - Operational with the Country's air force
On Monday, January 10, 2011, Tejas, the first fighter aircraft designed and built entirely on Indian territory, was handed over to Indian Air Force Designed by ADA, Indian Aeronautical Development Agency,... more
Military aviationNew CC-130J Hercules in service with the Canadian Air Force
Kabul, Afghanistan - In support of the NATO's mission in Afghanistan
A Lockheed CC-130J Hercules airplane has arrived and already entered into service at the Kandahar's airfield in Afghanistan. It will be employed by the Canadian Air Force in support of the NATO's mission... more
Military aviationRussia could receive up to 100 fighter aircraft Sukhoi
Moscow, Russia - Within 2015
According to the news agency "RIA Novosti" Vladimir Hendrik, as spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, would have announced on Sunday that Moscow might receive, by 2015, up to a maximum of 100 fighter... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force, grounded the entire fleet of Antonov An-22 and Tupolev Tu-95MS airplanes
Moscow, Russia - Following the crash of yesterday night, in which 12 people died
Today the news agency "RIA Novosti" reports that the Russian Air Force, following the air crash occurred yesterday evening to a military transport Antonov An-22 airplane, in which all the 12 people on... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force receives 4 Su-34 fighter-bomber airplanes
Moscow, Russia - To substitute their dated Su-24s, currently subjected to a modernization process
As reported today by the Russian media, a spokesman would have declared that the Air Force of the Country has received four new Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers, NATO reporting name "Fullback". 70 new aircraft... more
Military aviationContract for the upgrade of 25 Tornado aircraft of the Italian Air Force
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Signed yesterday between Netma and Panavia
In accordance with the requirement of the Italian Air Force (IAF) to increase the Tornado aircraft capability by installation of the most advanced communication, navigation, armament and defence systems... more
Military aviationRussia: signed agreement with India on war planes
Moscow, Russia - Based on T-50
On the occasion of the current visit of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, India and Russia have signed several agreements regarding the fields of Defense, nuclear and space. Rosoboronexport, the official... more
Military aviationSAAB, contract for support and services to South Africa fleet's airplanes
Stockholm, Sweden - Signed with ARMSCOR
Swedish SAAB, Svenska Aeroplan AktieBolaget, Swedish Aeroplane Company Limited, has signed a contract with ARMSCOR, Armaments Corporation of South Africa, for the provision of services and support to SAAF,... more
Military aviationAirbus Military: A-330 MRTT airplane for the RAF has first contacts with the receiver aircraft
London, UK - In a sortie of two hours and 40 minutes
The first Airbus Military A-330 MRTT Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) for the UK´s Royal Air Force has successfully completed its first contacts with a receiver aircraft. In a 2 hour 40... more
Military aviationYesterday last operations of the RAF's attack Harrier GR9/9A airplanes
Farnborough, England - Landed the last 16 models
Yesterday, the ground-attack aircraft with vertical take-off (STOVL) Harrier GR9/9A, produced by BAE Systems, an English aerospace and defense company, belonging to the UK RAF, have performed their last... more