Aviation News
The U.S. Congress has denied the U.S. Air Force’s request for a second C-40 VIP transport aircraft, according to a report by Breaking Defense. The proposed aircraft was intended to supplement executive airlift missions for high-ranking officials, including the vice president, first spouse, defense secretary, Joint Chiefs chairman, and secretary of state.
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In a display of tactical ingenuity and operational readiness, the Montana Air National Guard (MT ANG) conducted a groundbreaking training exercise on Sept. 25. The exercise involved landing a C-130 Hercules aircraft on a stretch of US Highway 87 between Great Falls and Belt, marking the first time the MT ANG has performed such a maneuver with this aircraft type.
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Japan successfully launched an intelligence-gathering radar satellite aboard an H2A rocket on September 26, marking a significant step in its space-based surveillance capabilities.
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Azerbaijan says it has integrated JF-17C (Block-III) multirole fighter jets into its Air Force, marking a significant upgrade to its combat capabilities. President Ilham Aliyev inspected the new aircraft on Sept. 25 at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, coinciding with the 5th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX-2024) in Baku.
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The U.S. Air Force is exploring geopressured geothermal systems (GGS) as a potential solution for energy resilience at its installations. In a move that could reshape base power generation, the flying branch has awarded a $1.9 million contract to Sage Geosystems for a demonstration project in Texas.
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