Day: October 6, 2016

RTAF orders two more H225Ms

Posted on October 6, 2016 by alert5

The Royal Thai Air Force plans to expand its fleet of H225M search-and-rescue helicopters from six to eight aircraft with the latest announcement from Airbus Helicopters of an order for two rotor-craft.

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Taiwan closes airport for 3 hours after F-16B nearly veered off runway

Posted on October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 by alert5

Taiwan authorities were forced to close Chiayi airport for three hours on the morning of Oct. 5 after a F-16B nearly veered off the runway while landing.

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RCAF to request $500 million for upgrade of CF-18

Posted on October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 by alert5

The Royal Canadian Air Force will request $500 million from the government in order to fund the upgrade of avionics on its CF-18 fleet.

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Taiwan aborted attempt to shot down Sky Bow II interceptor with Patriot

Posted on October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 by alert5

Taiwan had planned to shoot down its indigenous Sky Bow II interceptor with the American Patriot air defense system on Oct. 5 but the countdown was aborted after a China Coast Guard vessel was found lurking nearby.

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