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Aviation Safety

Watch A Turkish Air Force C-160D Fly Extremely Low Over City Before Emergency Landing

The C-160D involved in the incident is one of two special mission aircraft equipped with jamming systems for Electronic Warfare. On Jan. 25, 2024, a Turkish Air Force C-160D Transall…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 25, 2024
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President Biden Asks US Congress To Approve F-16 Sale To Turkey After NATO Deal

President Joe Biden has urged U.S. lawmakers to approve the sale of F-16 aircraft to Turkey, after Ankara agreed to allow Sweden’s entry into NATO. U.S. President Joe Biden sent…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 25, 2024
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Military Aviation

How The U.S. Air Force Will Keep Its F-16s Flying Into The 2040s

The U.S. F-16 fleet is undergoing the largest modification work in history with the Post Block Integration Team. Now that the F-16 is 50, it is fitting to talk about…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 24, 2024
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The B-21 Raider Is In Low-Rate Initial Production

The contract, whose details were not disclosed, was awarded last fall after the first flight of the B-21 Raider. William LaPlante, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment,…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 23, 2024
F-16 Viper
Military Aviation

The F-16 And The World Of Flight Simulation

Among all videogames featuring the Viper, Falcon BMS and DCS World are the most accurate representations of the F-16, a civilian can get his/her hands on. The F-16 is one…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 22, 2024
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Military Aviation

F-16 Turns 50 Special: What It Takes To Become A Viper Pilot

Before flying the Viper operationally, pilots have to get through the nine-month B-Course which provides them with the Initial Qualification Training on the F-16. During its 50 years, the F-16…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 21, 2024
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