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Aviation

Could a satellite falling to Earth hit an airplane?

If you live below the red line in one of the two images below, please consider the 0,9% probability that one of the 26 pieces of debris (from 0,6 to…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 22, 2011
Airshows

Reno Air Races crash caused by a broken seat or missing trim tab?

On September 16, 2011, during the National Championship Air Races, that take place each year since 1964 at the Reno Stead Airport, near Reno, Nevada, a P-51D Mustang, piloted by…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 21, 2011
Military Aviation

Mexican Air Force C-27J makes its operational debut

The first C-27J wearing the Mexican colours has performed a series of flights over Mexico City during the traditional parade that celebrate the Mexican Independence's anniversary. Along with Alenia Aeronautica's…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 21, 2011
Aviation

"Turkish F-16s now able to hit Israeli planes": since when IFF can prevent a fighter from firing a missile?

Last week an article titled "Turkey F-16s can now hit Israel targets" made the news and spread quite quickly on the Internet. According to the article, Turkey has developed a…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 19, 2011
Aviation

Eurofighter Typhoon 9-ship formation to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 4° Stormo at Grosseto airbase

On Sept. 16, 2011, the 4° Stormo, one of the most famous and glorious units of the Italian Air Force, celebrated its 80th anniversary with a reunion of personnel who…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 19, 2011

Air India 101 conspiracy theory update: debris pictures

On Apr. 21, 2009 I've published an article about the Air India 101 that crashed into the Mount Blanc in 1966. Quite surprisingly, that post remains one of the most…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 16, 2011
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