The AviationistThe AviationistThe Aviationist
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
    • Aircraft Carriers
    • Airshows
    • F-104
    • F-35
    • Italian Air Force
  • Helicopters
  • Drones
  • Global Hotspots
  • Explore
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Subscribe to Newsletters
The AviationistThe Aviationist
Search
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
    • Aircraft Carriers
    • Airshows
    • F-104
    • F-35
    • Italian Air Force
  • Helicopters
  • Drones
  • Global Hotspots
  • Explore
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Subscribe to Newsletters
Mali

French Rafale “omnirole” fighter jets join air strikes in Mali. With brand new weapons.

Jan. 13 saw the first involvement of the Rafale combat planes in the French air campaign in Mali. Four "omnirole" jets from Saint Dizier airbase, took off from their base…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 14, 2013
Mali

U.S. spyplanes, drones already flying over Mali

According to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to the AFP on Jan. 12, the Pentagon would be evaluating the possible contribution to the French air campaign…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 13, 2013
Mali

France escalates war in Africa: Mirage 2000D bombers hit targets in North Mali

Operation Serval: this is the name of the French operation in Mali. Launched on Jan. 11, 2013, at the request of the Malian authorities and the United Nations, the French…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 12, 2013
Mali

French helicopters struck Islamist Rebels in Mali. “One of them apparently downed” according to U.S. AFRICOM Commander

On Jan. 11, France's President François Holland, confirmed that French troops intervened alongside some unspecified Western African countries forces to help the local army stop the advance of rebel groups…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 12, 2013
Aircraft Carriers

Amazing footage of Sukhoi Su-33 on the Admiral Kuznetsov “heavy aircraft-carrying missile cruiser”

As the Russian Navy prepares for the largest drills in decades (to be held in the Caucasus and Mediterranean areas towards the end of January), with warships from all of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 11, 2013
Military Aviation

Photo: U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler caught under massive snow storm

I wonder which were the weather conditions (and, in particular, the visibility) when the EA-18G depicted in the following image landed from a flight during massive snow storm at Naval…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 10, 2013
1 2 … 1,142 1,143 1,144 1,145 1,146 … 1,409 1,410

Stay Connected

167kFollowersLike
78.9kFollowersFollow
276kFollowersFollow
10.7kSubscribersSubscribe
TelegramFollow
8.1kFollowersFollow

Latest News

Apache Spike NLOS CENTCOM
U.S. Army AH-64E Apaches Demonstrate Spike NLOS in CENTCOM AOR
Military Aviation
Eastern Sentry
NATO Launches Operation Eastern Sentry After Drone Incursions
Military Aviation Russia Troubled Areas
B-52s Arrive at RAF Fairford
B-52s Arrive at RAF Fairford for Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2
Military Aviation
Trapani-Birgi To Host First F-35 Training Center Outside U.S.
F-35 Military Aviation

Work With Us

The Aviationist is run by David Cenciotti ([email protected]), a journalist based in Rome, Italy, who launched the blog in 2006: since then, The Aviationist has become one of world’s most authoritative and read military aviation websites.

Website Links

Home

About

Special Reports

Contact

Work With Us

Advertise With Us

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions

Other Resources

Military Aviation

Aviation Safety

Helicopter

Drones

Space

Weapons

Information Security

Troubled Areas

Copyright © 2025

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?