Wing Commander Peter Ayerst, a Spitfire ace with 5 confirmed kills and the last survivor of the Battle of France, has passed away on May 15.
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Test pilot for Convair XFY-1 passed away
Test pilot for the Convair XFY-1 VTOL aircraft, J.F. “Skeets” Coleman, has passed away on May 13.
Dassault hopes new Indian government would sign Rafale deal this year
Dassault CEO Eric Trappier said he hoped the election of a new government in India could result in the signing of the Rafale contract this year.
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Indonesia doesn’t need aircraft carrier
Speaking to reporters at the start of a joint military exercise, Indonesia’s Armed Forces Chief Gen. Moeldoko said the country does not need an aircraft carrier.
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Russia offers to develop a new variant of Mi-26 with China
Kommersant reported that China wanted a helicopter with a cargo capacity of up to 15 tons and Russia has offered to develop a variant of the Mi-26 with China.