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by Tintin
19 Aug 2014, 11:58
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Fourth Adla A400M delivery
Replies: 0
Views: 639

Fourth Adla A400M delivery

http://www.opex360.com/2014/08/13/quatrieme-a400m-atlas-livre-larmee-de-lair/ Trois semaine après la livraison du 3e A400M Atlas, l’armée de l’Air vient de prendre possession du 4e exemplaire de cet avion de transport tactique développé par Airbus Defense & Space. La Direction générale de l’armemen...
by Tintin
30 Jul 2014, 15:08
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: A-10 new missions
Replies: 3
Views: 1324

A-10 new missions

http://www.okcfox.com/story/26134567/fighter-jet-gets-new-life-as-storm-chaser GUTHRIE - The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport is playing host to a very special aircraft. Right now it's a fighter jet, but it's being modified to do something very different. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a fighter jet cur...
by Tintin
29 Jul 2014, 10:59
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Third Adla A400M delivery
Replies: 1
Views: 1068

Re: Third Adla A400M delivery

After "Ville d'Orleans" and "Ville de Toulouse", the new one will be "Ville de Lyon"
by Tintin
25 Jul 2014, 19:05
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Third Adla A400M delivery
Replies: 1
Views: 1068

Third Adla A400M delivery

http://www.larep.fr/loiret/actualite/2014/07/25/un-troisieme-a400m-arrive-ce-vendredi-a-bricy_11092741.html Un troisième A400M s'est posé sur la base de Bricy à 16h50 ce vendredi. La Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) a réceptionné le troisième exemplaire de série de l’avion de transport milita...
by Tintin
23 Jul 2014, 19:06
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: First upgraded Adla AWACS delivered
Replies: 0
Views: 788

First upgraded Adla AWACS delivered

http://boeing.mediaroom.com/Boeing-Delivers-Upgraded-French-AWACS-Aircraft SEATTLE, July 22, 2014 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] on July 17 delivered on schedule the first of four upgraded French Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The upgraded aircraft will increase the fleet’s surveillance...
by Tintin
29 May 2014, 12:21
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: ISAF helicopter crash - 1 KIA
Replies: 0
Views: 603

ISAF helicopter crash - 1 KIA

http://news.yahoo.com/isaf-soldier-killed-afghanistan-chopper-crash-083101498.html Kabul (AFP) - A member of the US-led NATO coalition in Afghanistan has been killed in a helicopter crash in the south of the country, the force said Thursday. The accident comes a month after five British soldiers we...
by Tintin
18 May 2014, 12:54
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: A400M evaluated in Mexico
Replies: 0
Views: 596

A400M evaluated in Mexico

http://www.journal-aviation.com/actualites/26762-l-airbus-a400m-en-visite-au-mexique Short translation: An A400M arrived on May 2014, 15th in Mexico for military evaluation. Several demos on different mexican airports will be made till the 23th. Airbus Defense & Space are still waiting for their fi...
by Tintin
13 May 2014, 11:09
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Adla Mirage 2000-5 crash - pilot OK
Replies: 5
Views: 2562

Adla Mirage 2000-5 crash - pilot OK

Hi,

Yesterday 12th of may, around 16h00, a Mirage 2000-5 pilot belonging to 1/2 Cigognes Sq. was forced to eject 100km north of Nancy.
Aircraft crashed in an unhabited area and pilot recovered.


Regards,
by Tintin
20 Feb 2014, 11:18
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Germany cancels delivery of last 37 Eurofighters
Replies: 3
Views: 1737

Germany cancels delivery of last 37 Eurofighters

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/19/us-germany-airbus-idUSBREA1I1G220140219 (Reuters) - Germany will not take delivery of the final shipment of 37 Eurofighter jets, a defense source told Reuters on Wednesday. Deputy Defense Minister Stephane Beemelmans told the parliamentary defense committee...
by Tintin
19 Feb 2014, 15:50
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Red Arrows new tailfin for 50th display season
Replies: 0
Views: 587

Red Arrows new tailfin for 50th display season

http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/red-arrows-fly-the-flag-with-new-tailfin-for-50th-display-season-18022014 A NEW tailfin design has been unveiled on jets of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, to celebrate its 50th display season. The makeover is the most significant change to the...
by Tintin
19 Feb 2014, 15:35
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: PAF acquires F-16s from Jordan
Replies: 1
Views: 1189

PAF acquires F-16s from Jordan

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-28662-PAF-acquires-F-16s-from-Jordan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has acquired one squadron of F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft from Jordan and 13 F-16s will be inducted into the service next month. With this, the strength of PAF F-16s will reach ...
by Tintin
18 Feb 2014, 11:44
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Swiss Air Force unable to scramble jets from 5pm to 8am
Replies: 0
Views: 793

Swiss Air Force unable to scramble jets from 5pm to 8am

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-17/invading-switzerland-try-before-8-or-after-5.html Invading Switzerland? Try Before 8 or After 5 By Benedikt Kammel and Jan-Henrik Foerster Feb 17, 2014 4:27 PM GMT+0100 Want to invade Switzerland? Here’s a tip: strike outside office hours. When an Ethiopian ...
by Tintin
17 Feb 2014, 15:29
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: First Kuwait Air Force C-17 delivery
Replies: 1
Views: 1271

First Kuwait Air Force C-17 delivery

http://www.presstelegram.com/business/20140213/boeing-delivers-kuwait-its-first-c-17-globemaster-military-transport Boeing employees emphatically waved American and Kuwaiti flags on Thursday as officials from the Kuwait Air Force accepted delivery of that nation’s first C-17 military airlifter. The...
by Tintin
17 Feb 2014, 15:25
Forum: Helispot
Topic: News: Two additional AW109s Power for Philippine Navy
Replies: 0
Views: 529

News: Two additional AW109s Power for Philippine Navy

http://www.agustawestland.com/news/philippine-navy-signs-contract-two-additional-aw109-power-helicopters AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for two additional AW109 Power maritime helicopters. The helicopters will be use...
by Tintin
11 Feb 2014, 15:16
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Russian third aerobatics team flying Yak-130s
Replies: 0
Views: 561

Russian third aerobatics team flying Yak-130s

http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140211/187426299/New-Russian-Air-Force-Stunt-Team-to-Have-12-Yak-130-Jets.html SINGAPORE, February 11 (RIA Novosti) – Russia’s third aerobatics team will comprise 12 Yak-130 combat trainer jets, the Irkut aircraft maker said Tuesday. According to Irkut president Oleg Demch...