Month: October 2016

C-5A departs San Antonio for good

Posted on October 2, 2016 by alert5

C-5A, #70-0448, became the last of its type to depart Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Sept. 28.

The last C-5A Galaxy aircraft takes off from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Sept. 28, 2016. The 433rd Airlift Wing said goodbye to the last C-5A model, tail 70-0448. The Alamo Wing will be receiving eight C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, equipped with new engines resulting in increased propulsion and added fuel savings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Axalp 2016 canceled

Posted on October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 by alert5

The Swiss Air Force has canceled the annual Axalp air exercise and public aerial demonstration out of respect for three of its pilots that died while on duty this year.

By Peter Gronemann from Switzerland (F/A-18 during a firing demonstration) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Bahrain’s F-16V order comes with strings attached

Posted on October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 by alert5

It has been disclosed that the Obama administration added a “declaration of concern” into the draft notification of the sale of F-16 fighters to Bahrain.

Photo: RBAF
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Philippine hopes to acquire 36 more FA-50PHs

Posted on October 2, 2016 by alert5

The Philippine Air Force is hoping to acquire 36 FA-50PH fighter jets from KAI, a senior PAF officer told Jane’s.

Photo:KAI

The official said the procurement is needed “to meet a requirement specified in Flight Plan 2028 to “detect, intercept, and neutralise” any perceived threat in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).”

PAF JF-17 crashes

Posted on October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 by alert5

The Pakistan Air Force lost a JF-17 on Sept. 27 when the jet went down after taking off from Masroor air base in Karachi.

By Shimin Gu [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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