Day: June 17, 2015

Breitling Jet Team amongst those who sign up for L-39NG upgrade program

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

Aero Vodochody has found three parties willing to upgrade their L-39 jet trainers with new engines and systems.

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Lockheed Martin confirms preliminary talks with France over C-130J

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

An executive with Lockheed Martin confirmed that France has made inquiries to buy some C-130Js to augment its transport fleet.

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France on the lookout for new trainer to replace Alpha Jet

Posted on June 17, 2015 by alert5

France is expected to issue a RFP this year to replace its aging Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet trainer. The L-39, M-345, PC-21 and T-6 are likely to join the contest.

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Drunk Marine triggered foam suppression system at Kadena Air Base

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

A U.S. Marine, who was drunk, triggered the fire suppression system at a hangar in Kadena Air Base, Japan last month. A spokesperson from the 18th Air Wing confirmed the incident on May 23 but declined to provide details such as the amount of damage done.

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