Dissecting the Interception of American Airlines Flight AA292 by Italian Air Force Eurofighters
We attempt to answer all the questions about AA292, which was intercepted and escorted to landing by two Italian Air Force Eurofighters following a bomb threat. On Feb. 23, 2025,…
USAF B-1B Lancers Conduct ‘Precision Strike and Interdiction’ Drills with U.S. and South Korean Jets
The training validated the two nations’ combined ability to conduct strikes, operate together in a contested environment, and ensure the combat readiness in the Indo-Pacific theater by building proficiency in…
Estonian Independence Day Marked With B-52, F-35, and F/A-18 Flypast
The Baltic nation of Estonia celebrated its national Independence Day on Feb. 24, 2025, joined by forces from a number of NATO allies who help reinforce the nation against Russian…
We Got Up Close with Sikorsky’s S-97 Raider
The Aviationist was among the outlets invited to attend a demonstration event of the X2 technology at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. Here's how it went. After the U.S. Army’s…
Israeli Fighters Conduct Flyover Over Funeral of Hezbollah’s Leader Hassan Nasrallah
In an extremely unconventional show of force, the Israeli Air Force conducted a fighter flyover over Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral. The dramatic show-of-force operation involved four Israeli Air Force fighter jets:…
Swiss F/A-18s to be Moved to Emmen in First Step Towards Retirement
The Swiss Air Force will move all F/A-18 squadrons to Emmen starting in 2027, while Meiringen and Payerne prepare for the eventual induction of the F-35A. Relocation of the Hornet…
