Aviation News
Retired Gen. Seth Jefferson McKee, who flew the P-38 over France during the D-Day invasion, has passed away. He was the highest-ranking survivor of the battle.
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Kazakhstan has taken delivery of two more Su-30SMs (# 05, 06). These are in addition to the four jets there were delivered in 2015.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is ready to begin a new series of spin testing for its HJT-36 subsonic intermediate jet trainer to validate its redesigned vertical tail.
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The Israeli Air Force has retired all its F-16A/Bs on Dec. 26 after 36 years of service. Now all 40 aircraft are being made available for sale.
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Israel is mulling an option to equip its artillery corps with long-range surface-to-surface missile that can reach targets deep inside Lebanon. However, the plan is being opposed by the Air Force who believes its warplanes are more suited for the job.
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