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The Sikorsky S-72 made its first flight on this day in 1976

Posted on October 12, 2022 by alert5

Swiss government sold PC-24 to JoyVida

Posted on October 12, 2022 by alert5

A private company has successfully bid for a Swiss government PC-24 business jet.

Photo: Pilatus

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Boeing introduces the Modernized Apache

Posted on October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 by alert5

During AUSA 2022, Boeing took the opportunity to unveil its Modernized Apache concept to leaders of the U.S. Army.

Graphic: Boeing
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Malaysia to buy P-72A and TAI Anka

Posted on October 10, 2022October 14, 2022 by alert5

Malaysia has selected Leonardo’s P-72A maritime patrol aircraft and TAI’s Anka unmanned air vehicle and letters of award will soon be issued to both foreign companies.

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Two KC-135s flew 72-hour endurance missions to demonstrate tanker “drop-in” concept

Posted on October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 by alert5

The KC-135 has set a new endurance mission record of 72 hours by two of the aerial refueling tankers from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing prepare to deploy along with four KC-135 Stratotankers to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 8, 2022. This deployment was conducted in full coordination with host nations and NATO military authorities, and is intended to increase readiness and enhance NATO’s collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Haiden Morris)

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