Aviation News
Embraer Defense and Security and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed a contract to modernize five EMB 145 AEW&C for $215 million.
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A group is trying to bring decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Forrestal to Pensacola.
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A PLAAF airman was killed when the aircraft’s ejection seat fired while he was preparing the jet for flight on Jan. 10.
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Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said a new fighter that is “different from the other fighter jets Iran has already made” will be unveiled during Fajr anniversary celebrations.
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Pacific Air Forces announced that two B-2 stealth bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base will be deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam later this month.
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