Possible First Flight of China’s Sixth-Generation Aircraft
CAC’s new aircraft has broken cover, with a twin-seat J-20S flying as its chase aircraft, although observers are still debating whether this is the rumored sixth-generation fighter aircraft or the…
Additional Su-34 Fullbacks, Su-57 Felons Delivered to Russian Air Force as Year Draws to a Close
UAC has delivered six batches of Su-34s and three of Su-57 during 2024, with a total of at least 12 Fullbacks and five Felons. While the Su-34s are the upgraded…
Panavia Tornado
The Panavia Tornado is a multinational European supersonic twin-engined multirole combat aircraft that employs distinctive variable-sweep wings and entered service at the height of the Cold War, during the late…
V-22 Osprey Returns to Flight with New Restrictions After Latest Grounding
The V-22s have been grounded for two weeks following a recent incident, however they are now returning to fly again after the inspection of the Proprotor Gearboxes. The U.S. Air…
Japan Selects T-6 Texan II as New Basic Trainer for the JASDF
The T-6 Texan II, reportedly in a customized T-6JP variant, will be used by the JASDF as its new primary trainer to replace the license-built T-34 derivatives employed so far.…
RNLAF F-35As Escort WW2 Veteran Douglas DC-3 Before New Life at Aviodrome Museum
The aircraft, which flew sightseeing tours for tourists with DDA Classic Airlines and was previously part of the D-Day paradrop and Operation Market Garden, was saved from retirement by the…