The AviationistThe AviationistThe Aviationist
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
    • Aircraft Carriers
    • Airshows
    • F-104
    • F-35
    • Italian Air Force
  • Helicopters
  • Drones
  • Global Hotspots
  • Explore
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Subscribe to Newsletters
The AviationistThe Aviationist
Search
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
    • Aircraft Carriers
    • Airshows
    • F-104
    • F-35
    • Italian Air Force
  • Helicopters
  • Drones
  • Global Hotspots
  • Explore
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Subscribe to Newsletters
HC-130J
Military Aviation

Let’s Explore The HC-130J Combat King II With This Amazing Walkaround Tour

The HC-130J is the only dedicated fixed-wing Personnel Recovery aircraft of the U.S. Air Force, which supports long-range rescue missions thanks to its extended endurance. Following the walkaround tours of…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 27, 2021
Snodgrass
Aviation Safety

Legendary F-14 Pilot Dale ‘Snort’ Snodgrass Dies In A Tragic Plane Crash

Snodgrass was the sole occupant of a SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 that crashed at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport. The legendary F-14 Tomcat pilot Dale “Snort” Snodgrass, the type’s most experienced pilot,…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 25, 2021
Checkmate
Military Aviation

Let’s Have A Look At All The Latest Claims About ‘Checkmate’, Russia’s New Light Tactical Fighter

Several things have been said about Sukhoi Checkmate, the latest Russian 5th generation aircraft unveiled earlier this week. Let's review them. As already reported in detail, the Sukhoi “Checkmate“, Russia’s…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 23, 2021
Hellenic Air Force
Military Aviation

First Dassault Rafale Aircraft Has Been Officially Delivered To Greece

The first Rafale jet for the Hellenic Air Force has been delivered to Greece today. The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) took delivery of the first Rafale, a two-seater B model,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 21, 2021
Checkmate presentation
Military Aviation

Here Are The Most Interesting Details We Have Noticed In The Official Unveiling Of Russia’s ‘Checkmate’ Fighter Jet

The Checkmate light stealth fighter was officially presented today at MAKS 2021. Here are some interesting things we have noticed in the presentation. The much awaited official unveiling of the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 20, 2021
Satellite image
Military Aviation

Using ADS-B Data And Satellite Imagery To “Observe” Interesting Military Aircraft Movements (And Intercepts)

New open source tools complement ADS-B and allow you to spot military activities (including close encounters) all around the world. We have been researching ADS-B as a tool to carry…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 20, 2021
1 2 … 460 461 462 463 464 … 1,438 1,439

Stay Connected

173kFollowersLike
83.1kFollowersFollow
285kFollowersFollow
11kSubscribersSubscribe
TelegramFollow
9kFollowersFollow

Latest News

Operation Credible Sport and the XFC-130H
Super STOL: A Look at Operation Credible Sport and the XFC-130H
Military History
LBA to build UCAVs in Italy
LBA Systems to Build TB2, TB3, Akinci and Kizilelma UCAVs in Italy
Drones
B-52s deploy to Spain
B-52s Deploy to Spain for Bomber Task Force 26-1
Military Aviation
Supply Chains Still Vulnerable
Aerospace and Defense Leaders Warn Supply Chains Still Vulnerable
Military Aviation

Work With Us

The Aviationist is run by David Cenciotti ([email protected]), a journalist based in Rome, Italy, who launched the blog in 2006: since then, The Aviationist has become one of world’s most authoritative and read military aviation websites.

Website Links

Home

About

Special Reports

Contact

Work With Us

Advertise With Us

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions

Other Resources

Military Aviation

Aviation Safety

Helicopter

Drones

Space

Weapons

Information Security

Troubled Areas

Copyright © 2025

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?