The M-346 Master for UAE
On Feb 25, during IDEX 2009 (International Defence Exhibition Conference) in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates Government announced the acquisition of 48 M-346 "Master" advanced lead-in fighter trainer. The…
Unusual views from a flying helicopter
These interesting close-up pictures were taken by Giovanni Madulli during a flight we made on board a 82° CSAR HH-3F from Trapani. They provide an interesting point of view.
Turkish Airlines B737-800 crashes in Amsterdam
On Feb. 25, a Turkish Airlines B737-800, "TC-JGE", flying as TK1951 from Istanbul to Amsterdam with 127 passengers and 7 crew members, crashed shortly before landing on RWY 18R at…
Ajira 316: a new flight to Lost island
Ajira Airways is a fictional airline, which appears for the first time in the episode 6, titled "316", of the 5th season of the most famous American serial drama series…
Air Show Accident overview 2008
Major General (retired) Des Barker, former South African Air Force test and demonstration pilot has written the annual airshow accident review for display pilots, airshow organisers and safety officers worldwide…
Vigna di Valle Italian Air Force Museum update
On Feb. 15 I visited once again the Italian Air Force Museum, located in Vigna di Valle, on the Bracciano Lake, some 25 chilometers from Rome. I went there because…