The French Air Force has taken over the role of patrolling Baltic airspace from the Luftwaffe on April 28.
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Month: April 2011
Philippine Air Force S.211 crashed
A Philippine Air Force S.211 jet trainer crashed yesterday afternoon near a beach resort in Bagac, Bataan. The pilot was killed while the other crew member is seriously injured. Hit the source for a picture of the crash site.
Lockheed Martin gets new C-130J contract from Israel
Israel has decided to buy two C-130Js from Lockheed Martin. The new aircraft will be delivered in late 2013 and late 2014 respectively.
VFA-11 holds aerial change of command
VFA-11 held an airborne change of command ceremony above the deployed aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Apr. 27.
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Indian Air Force looks beyond Russia for spare parts
Frustrated with the lack of spare parts from its Russian suppliers, the Indian Air Force has issued global tenders to procure parts for its fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, missiles and radars.
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