Aviation News
The Russian Defense Ministry has grounded all its Tupolev Tu-95 bombers after one aircraft overshot the runway during a practice flight at Ukrainka airfield in the Amur region on Jun. 8.
By Marina Lystseva [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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As part of the KC-46 development program, the aerial tanker had to be subjected to a series of weapons survivability test. The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division’s Weapons Survivability Laboratory was tasked with the assignment.
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Photo: U.S. Navy
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Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188s deployed to Kuwait for Operation Impact are now protected from the elements thanks to a Modular Shelter System- Aircraft (MSS-A) from the Canadian Armed Forces Construction Engineers.
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Taiwn today unveiled its F-16 and IDF fighters with markings to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Japanese surrender to the local media.
Photo: UDN
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Three JF-17s have departed Pakistan to participate in the upcoming Paris Airshow 2015. PAF spokesperson Air Commodore S M Ali said one aircraft will fly at the show.
By Andres Ramirez [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons