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The first Portuguese KC-390 after its landing at Beja air base. (Photo: Portuguese Air Force)
Military Aviation

First KC-390 Millennium Cargo Aircraft Arrives In Portugal

Portugal is the first European operator of the Brazilian aircraft. Escorted by two F-16s, the first KC-390 Millennium cargo aircraft for the Portuguese Air Force landed at Beja air base…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
Jorge Ruivo Jorge Ruivo
October 25, 2022
Wildcat trials
Helicopters

British AW159 Wildcat Complete Martlet And Sea Venom Missile Trials

The Royal Navy helicopter has been extensively tested in various configurations, including a heavy 20-missile load. The Royal Navy’s AW159 Wildcat helicopters completed a new round of trials with the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 24, 2022
Su-25SM ejection
Military Aviation

Insane First-Person Footage Of A Russian Pilot Ejecting From A Su-25SM Over Ukraine

This is probably the first ever action camera combat jet ejection footage. A crazy footage has started doing the rounds on social networks: posted by the popular Russian Fighterbomber Telegram…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 23, 2022
Stratolaunch Talon-A
Aviation

‘This is the Real Darkstar’: We Talked With Stratolaunch Ahead of Talon-A Test

Mojave Spotters Get Thrilling View of Stratolaunch Preparing for New Flights. The only thing faster than a Thunderbird sneak pass at a big airshow is a rumor about what “might”…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
October 21, 2022
HH-60W IOC
Helicopters

HH-60W Jolly Green II Reaches IOC And Departs For First Operational Deployment

The HH-60W is replacing the HH-60G, even if the procurement will be terminated earlier with less helicopters that initially planned. The newest U.S. Air Force combat rescue helicopter, the HH-60W…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 21, 2022
EA-18G Growler
Aviation Safety

EA-18G Growler Damaged In A Mid-Air Collision In 2017 Has Returned To Flight

The EA-18G had only 1,640 Flight Hours when it was damaged. "Viking 515", EA-18G BuNo 168273, assigned to VAQ-129 "Vikings" flew for the first time since 2017, on Oct. 17,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 20, 2022
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