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F-104S/ASA-M
Military Aviation

Almost 20 Years Since Its Last Flight Former Italian Air Force F-104S/ASA-M Flies Again In Florida

Almost two decades since its last flight in the Italian Air Force an F-104S/ASA-M has just flown again in Florida thanks to Starfighters Aerospace. On Apr. 27, 2023, a former…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 1, 2023
Pony 5
Aviation Safety

Frecce Tricolori Pilot Dies In Ultralight Crash In Northeast Italy

Capt. Alessio Ghersi was flying with a relative on an ultralight aircraft when the aircraft crashed killing both occupants. An Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300 ultralight, registration I-8548, crashed for unknown…

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David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 1, 2023
Military Aviation

Reports: Russian Fighters ‘Trying To Dogfight’ U.S. Combat Aircraft Over Syria

The Russian aircraft are aggressively maneuvering against U.S. fighters during close encounters in the skies over Syria. Earlier this month, the U.S. Air Force Central Command released footage of an…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 29, 2023
Falcon 50
Italian Air Force

Falcon 50 In Special Color Scheme Celebrates 150K Hours Of Italian Air Force Dassault Falcon Fleet

The new special colored aircraft was unveiled during a ceremony held at Ciampino Airport, home of the 31° Stormo (Wing) of the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force). Earlier this year,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 28, 2023
F-117
Military Aviation

Incredible Footage Shows Two F-117 Nighthawks Flying Low Level Over Eastern California

Two Black Jets spotted training on the Sidewinder low level training route. While officially retired in 2008, the F-117 Nighthawk have continued to fly, unofficially, from Tonopah Test Range (TTR)…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 25, 2023
Evacuation of Sudan
Italian Air Force

Two Italian Air Force C-130Js Have Evacuated Italian Citizens From Sudan

The Italian airlifters, deployed to Djibouti, have evacuated about 200 civilians, including more than 100 Italians out of Sudan. The power struggle between the regular army and a powerful paramilitary…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 24, 2023
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