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Hardware modification for KC-46A’s boom implemented, under testing

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 by alert5

Boeing has added two bypass valves to the flying boom on the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker to fix axial load issues when refueling large aircraft.

Photo: Paul Weatherman/Boeing
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Canada on track to select new search-and-rescue aircraft this year

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 by alert5

Industry sources told Defense News that Canada will announce the winner of the Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft competition by end of this year.

By RAF-YYC from Calgary, Canada (CC-115 Buffalo) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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IRIAF Su-24 crashes

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 by alert5

The Iranian Air Force lost a Sukhoi Su-24 fighter bomber on Jul. 10 when one crashed near Lake Bakhtegan in the southern province of Fars. Hit the source for photos of the wreckage.

By Shahram Sharifi (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Air Force is also frustrated over delays to sell jets to Mideast nations

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has joined the Navy in voicing its frustration over delays by the Obama administration to sell fighter jets to three Middle East nations.

By TSGT Michael Ammons, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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