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Military aviationNATO to patrol Baltic airspace through 2011
Riga, Latvia - Meeting between U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff and Latvia President
NATO will continue patrolling Baltic airspace until at least 2011, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff has told the Latvian president. U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen discussed defense and NATO... more
Military aviationNato pattuglierà i cieli baltici almeno fino al 2011
Riga, Lettonia - Incontro tra i capi di Stato maggiore Usa e il presidente della Lettonia
La Nato continuerà a pattugliare lo spazio aereo del Baltico almeno fino al 2011, lo hanno riferito i capi di Stato maggiore statunitensi durante un incontro con il presidente della Lettonia. L'ammiraglio... more
Military aviationHelicopters raid in Syria: anti-US slogans during victims funeral
Sukkariyeh, Syria - Yesterday the funeral fired the hearts
Yesterday the funeral of the eight civilians (among them a man, his four sons and a woman), died while four US helicopters (according to Damascus) hit Syria, near the borders with Iraq took place under... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the HH-3F grounded as a precaution
Rome, Italy - Until on completion of verifications about crash's causes happened last October 23
The Italian Air Force (AMI) decided to not take again, as a precautionary measure, flight activity by HH-3F helicopters until on completion of all verifications of technical type, currently conducted from... more
Military aviationItaly extends leasing of F-16 Fightning Falcon airplanes
Rome, Italy - The agreement concerns fighters of 37th Wing Trapani-Birgi
Extension of the leasing for a part of the F-16 ADF (Air Defence Fighter) Block 15 for Italy Air Force. Reported by press sources still not confirmed, by citing Lockheed Martin Business Development F-35... more
Military aviationHelicopters "Violate Syria airspace" (2): an US source probably confirms
Damascus, Syria - An officer's declarations
It seems that US have probably confirmed yesterday air raid perpetrated by four helicopters that, "Violating Syria airspace", attacked a building under construction (see AVIONEWS). An US officer, defining... more
Military aviationHelicopters "Violate Syria airspace": words of condemnation
Damascus, Syria - Eight people died
According to Damascus authorities, yesterday four US helicopters, after having "Violated Syrian airspace", attacked a "Building under construction". Eight people died. "US has neither confirmed nor denied... more
Military aviationPakistan: hit a Taleban leader
Islamabad, Pakistan - Nearly 20 people died
A rebel training camp, located at the borders between Pakistan and Afghanistan, was hit by a a suspected UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle). Nearly 20 people died, among them Haji Omar Khan, a Taleban leader.... more
Military aviationSwitzerland: the purchase of EC-635 continues as scheduled
Berna, Switzerland - Visit of media to the final assembly line in Alpnach facility.
Today some journalist visited the final assembly line of Ruag Aerospace at Alpnach facility. The purchase of EC-635 and the delivery of aircraft to Swiss Air Forces continues as scheduled. EC-635 is... more
Military aviationHow to wreck a F-117A Nighthawk Stealth fighter
Palmdale, USA - In 2007 started the pull-out of the first line
This is the verification that is not impossible. It happened on August 26th at Palmdale Air Force Base, California, but the news has been recently disclosed: the article 784, the 5th prototype of Lockheed... more
Military aviationRussia launches successfully an intercontinental ballistic missile RS-18 Stiletto
Moscow, Russia - They will remain in service for other years
Russia's Strategic Rocket Forces test fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan last Thursday. The RS-18 Stiletto missile was launched at 11:30 a.m. Moscow... more
Military aviationArgentina tests successfully air-defense Aspide missiles
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Purchased by Selenia
The Argentine Navy successfully launched two ground-air mid range Aspide missiles, according to an official release on Wednesday from the Ministry of Defence. The missiles originally from Italian... more
Military aviationAlenia Aeronautica signs agreement for C-27J Spartan airplanes with Morocco
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 130 million Euro
The C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, designed and produced by Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has achieved a further success on the international markets, with a 130 million Euro... more
Military aviationAir raid hits Afghan soldiers
Kabul, Afghanistan - Nine people died
"An international air raid hit Afghan soldiers in Khost province. Nine soldiers died and three were injured": it was written in a Kabul press release. The air raid, perpretated last night by mistake,... more
Military aviationBoeing partner selected for Saudi Air Force C-130 maintenance contract
St. Louis, USA - A deal worth 29 million dollars
Boeing partner Alsalam Aircraft Co. was recently awarded a three-year, 29 million dollars contract to provide programmed depot maintenance (PDM) for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) C-130 fleet. Under... more
Military aviationRussia, over the next few days the visit of Gheddafi for a military armaments supply
Moscow, Russia - The deal would have a value of over 2 billion dollars
On October 31, Libyan leader Muammar Gheddafi will go in visit to Moscow to sign a over 2 billion dollars contract for a military armaments supply. According to some press sources, Libya would be interested... more
Military aviationThe Swiss F/A-18 Hornet reach the 50,000 flight hours
Berne, Switzerland - They are in fleet since January 1997
The fighters of type Boeing F/A-18 Hornet constitute the key-element of the Swiss Armed Forces. Today, on Tuesday October 21, 2008, the milestone of 50,000 flight hours has been reached with its 33 airplanes... more
Military aviationSwitzerland tests in flight and at ground Rafale aircraft
Berne, Switzerland - In competition for the partial replacement
Tests on the second airplane in competition for the partial replacement of Tigers started on October 13th at Emmen, Switzerland. The test programme provides for night flights and they will be carried out... more
Military aviationRussia: a MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter crashes in Siberia
Moscow, Russia - The pilot is safe
The pilot of a MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter that crashed in East Siberia has ejected safely, the Russian Air Force press service said in a statement on Friday. "This morning a MiG-29 fighter crashed at 10:45... more
Military aviationPhilippines: also fights in Mindanao
Davao, Philippines - The dead rebels would be 13, according to an Army's source
Still fights between guerrilla and regular forces in Mindanao, second largest isle of the Philippines. The last raid happened this morning would have caused 13 victims and about ten wounded. Destroyed... more
Military aviationC-130J "Super Hercules" airplane achieves 75,000 flight hours with Italian Air Force
Marietta, Usa - The ceremony held today in Pisa
"The Italian Air Force has achieved 75,000 flight hours with its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J 'Super Hercules' transport aircraft, amassing an impressive record that includes the first combat missions... more
Military aviationThe second Joint Cargo Aircraft, JCA, Alenia C-27J took off towards USA
Turin, Italy - The first one has been delivered in September
The second Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) Alenia C-27J, for the US Armed Forces, has taken off in early morning of last Sunday, on October 12, from Turin-Caselle towards USA. The airplane, with a temporary... more
Military aviation"NATO Trial Imperial Hammer" (2): the transformation of military capabilities
Cagliari, Italy - One of the goals is to limit the civilian deaths
Terrorists today use a myriad of means, including improvised explosive devices, to intimidate and destabilize civilian populations, as well as to attack military forces and non-military supporting organizations... more
Military aviation"NATO Imperial Trial Hammer": intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
Cagliari, Italy - Hi-Tech exercise
NATO holds its next major field test, Trial Imperial Hammer, this month in Sardinia (29 Sept-15 Oct 2008) to demonstrate how the Alliance’s ability to share time critical intelligence can better protect N... more
Military aviationAttack by Pakistani Army on the borders of Afghanistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - 24 affiliated to Al Qaeda killed
The offensive of the Pakistani Army started yesterday and completed this morning against the terrorists affiliated to Al Qaeda, that together with Talibans are repaired in the tribal mountain areas of... more
Military aviationSomalia: air raid on a village
Mogadishu, Somalia - Unknown the authorship of the attack
According to what reported by "Misna" press agency, this morning an unknown aircraft has probably bombed the village of Goobgudud, south of Baidoa. As a member of Baidoa Parliament confirmed to the same... more
Military aviationAfghanistan air raid of August 22nd
Washington, USA - Shed light on the death toll
According to US Central Command, more than 30 people died on August 22nd during a US raid hitting a village in Herat province (Afghanistan). The inquiry, began after a video footage showed an high... more
Military aviationMeeting between delegations of Italian and Argentinian Air Forces
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Italian staff led by Gen. Paolo Magro, head of the 3rd Unit of SMA
The Italian staff was led by Gen. Paolo Magro, head of the 3rd Unit of Stato Maggiore Aeronautica and Argentina was represented by Brigadier Attilio Maggi. The talks are the evidence of the cultural and... more
Military aviationNaples: fear in the skies
Naples, Italy - Presence of a "Suspicious" aircraft reported
This morning a loud boom was heard in Naples. But the noise had not been caused by "Vesuvio", as many people had thought, but by two fighters F-16 that while trying to intercept a suspicious aircraft,... more
Military aviationRussia: massive simulation of a nuclear attack
Moscow, Russia - "The biggest training for number of airplanes used and for objectives since URSS disintegration"
Russian press defined yesterday training programme "The biggest one for the number of airplanes used and for objectives since URSS disintegration". A nuclear attack was simulated and, to protect the Country,... more
Military aviationTurkey: air raid against PKK bases in north Iraq
Ankara, Turkey - Two Turkish soldiers held hostage by rebels
After last Friday clashes with PKK rebels, today Ankara announced of having replied to the attack through air raids against their bases in north Iraq. According to the release issued "All the airplanes... more
Military aviationBoeing: F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet finalist in the Brazil Air Force competition
St. Louis, USA - The final contract will be closed in late 2009
The Boeing Company announced that the Brazilian Air Force has selected the F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet as one of three aircraft to be evaluated in the Request for Proposals phase of Brazil's F-X2 fighter... more
Military aviationSAAB JAS-39 Gripen NG shortlisted for Brazilian military airplanes
Stockholm, Sweden - In August the reply to the "Request for Information"
The Gripen Next Generation (NG) fighter is among three aircraft under consideration for the Brazilian Air Force. Saab responded to a Request for Information (RFI) from Brazil in August regarding Gripen.... more
Military aviationSELEX Galileo and Alenia Aeronautica for "Full Mission Simulator" of Eurofighter
Gioia del Colle, Italy - In Gioia del Colle Air Force Base
SELEX Galileo, in cooperation with Alenia Aeronautica, (both Finmeccanica companies) has completed - at 36° Wing of Gioia del Colle air base, South Italy, - a restructure of the buildings that will host... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin: F-35A logs 50th mission
Forth Worth, USA - F-35B prepares for transition to Stovl flights
The conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35A Lightning II notched its 50th flight last week in preparation for testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., while the F-35B... more
Military aviationNATO Consortium completes agreement to acquire Boeing C-17A Globemaster III airplanes
St. Louis, USA - The first delivery in the Spring 2009
Boeing yesterday announced that an international consortium of 10 NATO members - joined by Partnership for Peace nations Sweden and Finland - signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Sept. 24 to acquire... more
Military aviationOpen doors for 65th anniversary at BA14 Sion air base
Sion, Swiss - Airplanes and helicopters in flight or in exhibition
The 65th anniversary of BA14 air base in Sion was celebrated after two days of open doors, on September 26th and 27th. Many visitors, nearly 18.000 people, of whom 16.000 on Saturday, took part in the... more
Military aviationPC-21 is meeting with great success in Swiss Air Force
Berna, Switzerland - From Pilatus to F/A-18
10 weeks later the training with Pilatus PC-21, Swiss Air Force traces a positive profile. "As regards avionics and the training to the system, PC-21 boasts excellent characteristics that allow a flight... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: go-ahead by Council of Ministers to the forwarding of four Tornado in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - Fighters in IDS version will be employed for reconaissance and surveillance missions
Italy will forward four Tornado airplanes in Afghanistan as part of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) NATO mission. Italian Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa announced during the last week... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica. Success in the USA, 18 G-222 tactical transport airplane for USAF
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 287 million dollars
A new success in the USA for Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company. Its subsidiary Alenia North America has been awarded a 287 million dollars contract by the United States Air Force for 18 refurbished... more
Military aviationAlgerian C-130 Hercules air crash in Piacenza: new details
Piacenza, Italy - Filed the expert’s report on the second flight data recorder
The relation on the second flight data recorder of the Algerian Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, crashed in Piacenza on August 13th 2006 killing 3 people (the whole crew), would be filed by experts designate... more
Military aviationPakistan: fire on NATO helicopters
Islamabad, Pakistan - The tension steps up
According to NATO forces deployed in east Afghanistan, Pakistan has probably opened fire on NATO helicopters, that, according to the first declarations, did not enter Pakistani air space. The attack... more
Military aviationEuropean Air Forces Seminary
Paris, France - Collaboration of "Giulio Douhet" Centre
"Air Forces and Europe: upcoming challenges" is the subject of a seminary that will be held in Paris on October 10th organized by European Partnership of Air Force Associations (EPAA) with the support... more
Military aviationAlenia Aermacchi at the Defendory International 2008
Rome, Italy - In Athens from October 7th to 11th
The current edition of Defendory 2008 sees Alenia Aermacchi fully ready to offer to the Hellenic Air Force its Integrated Training System based on the New Generation M-346 Advanced/LIFTrainer, for the... more
Military aviationKC-135 Tanker receives certification for the new fuel of USAF
Washington, USA - Flight test with a F-22 Raptor
KC-135 Tanker airplane received recently the certification to operate refuelling with the new fuel that USAF intends to use on its fleet from next years. This fuel is made up 50% standard JP-8 and 50%... more
Military aviationNATO to exercise counter-terrorism technology in Italy
Cagliari, Italy - From September 29 to October 15
"NATO holds its next major field test, 'Trial Imperial Hammer', this month in Sardinia (29 Sept-15 Oct 2008) to demonstrate how the Alliance’s ability to share time critical intelligence can better protect N... more
Military aviationGeorgia: a Russian UAV shot down
Tbilisi, Georgia - Tbilis Government reported it
According to Tbilisi Government, yesterday in the morning the Georgian Army has probably shot down a Russian UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle), flying in the Country's air space, near Gori. The news follows... more
Military aviationIndian combat jets at Pakistani borders
New Delhi, India - But Air Marshal Barbora clarifies
According to "Hindustan Times" newspapers, Indian Air Force has probably deployed Sukhoi-30MKI in Kashmir and Jammu, in order to "Send out a powerful message both to China and Pakistan, with whom it has... more
Military aviationUSAF demonstrated Boeing LJDAM on B-52H Stratofortress for 1st time
Barksdale, USA - The next demonstration fligh is scheduled for later this year
An airman at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., loads a Boeing Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) onto a B-52H aircraft for a recent demonstration flight. It was the first time the LJDAM had... more
Military aviationBoeing awarded contract for radar upgrade on Saudi Awacs fleet
Seattle, USA - A deal worth about 42 million dollars
The Boeing Company has been awarded a contract for the initial phase of upgrading the radar on Saudi Arabia's fleet of five E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The Foreign Military... more