The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team Unveils New Retro 50th Anniversary Paint Scheme
The red, white and blue paint scheme was the original livery worn by the YF-16 prototype first flown in 1974. On May 15, 2024, the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper…
Belgian Air Force F-35A Flies For The First Time
Here are the first images of the first Belgian Air Force F-35A during its maiden flight. On May 14, 2024, AY-03, the third of a total order of 34 F-35s…
US And Taiwan Navies Unofficially Conducted Joint Pacific Drills Amid Rising Threats from China
About half a dozen vessels from both sides, including frigates and supply and support vessels participated in the days-long exercises that, officially, did not take place. The US and Taiwanese…
Air Force Instructor Pilot Dies From Injuries Caused By Ejection Seat Activation On The Ground
The incident involved a T-6A Texan II at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. A US Air Force instructor pilot from the 80th Flying Training Wing passed away on May 14,…
Aurora Flight Sciences to Continue Design Liberty Lifter Experimental Heavy Cargo Seaplane
If Aurora’s concept passes the Preliminary Design Review by 2025, it will be expected to float, fly and then demonstrate the Liberty Lifter by late-2027 or early 2028. Following General…
Renovated Focus On A/MH-6R Little Bird Upgrade After FARA Cancellation
As the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft was cancelled earlier this year, the Little Bird is set to continue playing an important role in the 160th SOAR for the foreseeable future.…
