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Aviation

Historic Bristol Freighter Restoration Achieves Major Milestone

Now back on its own wheels ready for the next phase of restoration, the Bristol Type 170 Freighter, built in Britain but now the only surviving example in the whole…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 5, 2026
VT ANG F-35
Military Aviation

Eight VT ANG F-35A Jets Arrive at RAF Lakenheath on Their Way Back from Middle East Deployment

The first eight of a dozen Vermont Air National Guard F-35As are returning home from their combat deployment in the CENTCOM area of operations. Split into two flights, the first…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 4, 2026
Viper Shield
Military Aviation

L3Harris Builds First Podded Viper Shield for the F-16

The company says the first pod was assembled using production systems, as Viper Shield orders grow to 233 units across eight allied nations. According to a statement released on Sept.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 4, 2026
Helicopters

USAF MH-139 Grey Wolf Reaches Initial Operational Capability

The IOC for the Grey Wolf comes as the U.S. prepares to transition to the Sentinel ICBM from the legacy Minuteman III, where the helicopter’s improved performance and mission systems…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 3, 2026
EC-130H
Military Aviation

The Sun Sets on Compass Call: The EC-130H Flies for the Final Time

The U.S. Air Force’s EC-130H has conducted its last ever flight, marking the end to an illustrious career spanning more than four decades. On September 2, 2026, EC-130H reg. 73-1590…

Rin Sakurai Rin Sakurai
September 3, 2026
RAF Boom Refueling
Military Aviation

UK Minister Confirms Development of RAF Boom Refueling Capability

In a response to an MP's written question, Defence minister Luke Pollard said that the RAF's existing aerial refueling force will be complemented by the development of a boom refueling…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 3, 2026
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