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Slovenian C-27J NG
Military Aviation

First C-27J Next Generation Delivered To The Slovenian Armed Forces

The first of two C-27J NG aircraft has been delivered to Slovenia last week. It's the largest airplane ever operated by the country’s Armed Forces. On Dec. 19, 2023, the…

Aljoša Jarc Aljoša Jarc
December 26, 2023
T-345
Military Aviation

Two New T-345 Trainers Delivered To The Test Wing Of The Italian Air Force

Two T-345A aircraft have deployed to Pratica di Mare Air Base, near Rome, where they will be flown by the RSV (Reparto Sperimentale Volo) of the Italian Air Force.On Dec.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 22, 2023
Su-34 shot down
Troubled Areas

The Ukrainian Air Force Claims To Have Shot Down Three Russian Su-34s Today

According to the Ukrainian military, three Su-34 Fullback aircraft would have been shot down over southern Ukraine. On Dec. 22, 2023, Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, announced…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 22, 2023
MQ-9
Military Aviation

Italian MQ-9A Predator B Flies On Routes Normally Reserved To Manned Flights For The First Time

During an experimental flight, an MQ-9A Predator B of the Italian Air Force, under control of the military ATCC, flew in national airspace using the same routes normally reserved to…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 21, 2023
G650ER
Italian Air Force

Italian Air Force Selects Gulfstream G650ER To Replace Dassault Falcon Fleet

The new G650ER aircraft will take over the urgent medical transport missions performed by the 31° Stormo, while also having a fleet commonality with the G550 already in service. An…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 21, 2023
Bob Pardo
Military Aviation

Legendary Pilot Bob Pardo, Who Pushed A Damaged F-4 With His F-4 Over Vietnam, Has Died

Bob Pardo passed away earlier this month at the age of 89. With his Phantom, he pushed a crippled F-4 outside the enemy airspace in one of the most heroic…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 20, 2023
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