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Timeline overview of EU build fighter jets
In 2004, AviaMagazine.com joined an KDC-10 air-to-air refuelling mission.
The USNavy selected the C-130J to relieve the E-6 "Doomsday" fleet. Northrop Grumman will fit the systems for the aircraft designated E-130J.
After 40 years, Italian demo team Frecce Tricolori will replace their aging MB-339 with brand new M-346 aircraft. The first in full color was delivered to Stormo 61 for training.
Today marks the 50th birthday of the Panavia Tornado. Still in use today with the German, Italian and Saudi Air Force.
Airbus presented a new loyal wingman concept at ILA 24. It is designed as an armed escort to fly with modern fighters.
May 14th marks the first flight of the first Belgian F-35A (FL003).
Chinees aircraft company COMAC delivered simultaneously the first 2 C919s for Air China (B-919X) and China Southern (B-919J).
Kalitta Air presented its first B777-300, painted in there own livery. This ex-Ethiopian 777 had a freight conversion where a aft cargo-door was added.
Great news! Both former Coulson Aviation Martin Mars' will go to a museum. C-FLYL goes to the British Columbia Aviation Museum and C-FLYK goes to Pima.
Today JetBlue announced it will stop the merger plans with Spirit. This after a US judge raised antitrust concerns.
Global Airlines is expected to soon start operation with its first A380 (9H-GLOBL). Former China Southern B-6140 will operate between the UK and VS.
USS Intrepid
Special
When visiting Manhattan, New York, be sure to stop by the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Located at Pier 86, World War II and Vietnam veteran carrier is home to...
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18
Aircraft Factsheet
The F/A-18 Hornet is a versatile and formidable fighter/attack aircraft that has served as a backbone of the United States Navy and Marine Corps aviation for several...
F-14 Units
Order of Battle
During the 80s and 90s, the F-14 Tomcat was the backbone of the US Navy. The F-14s seen combat action in Vietnam, both Gulf wars, missions against Libya and even in the...
Lockheed A-12 / SR-71
Lockheed’s SR-71 Blackbird first flew in 1964 and was decommissioned in 1999. Not known until the mid nineties is that the SR-71 was developed from the top secret...
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