VL.ru correspondents traveled to Russia’s Far East Eastern Military District on Apr. 23 and watch pilots from the Eastern Military District compete to qualify for Aviadarts 2015.
Category: Air Force
First Yak-130 for Bangladesh makes maiden flight
The first Yak-130 for the Bangladesh Air Force made its maiden flight on Apr. 29. The aircraft’s serial number is 130.12.02-0101. Delivery is expected to be in June and eight out of 16 aircraft on order have been constructed.
Supreme Allied Commander Europe: Russia has scaled back long-range bomber patrols
At a news briefing at the Pentagon, Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, told reporters that Russia has scaled back its long-range bomber patrols.
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U.S. to offer Scorpion to Indian Air Force
According to Jane’s, U.S. defense secretary Ashton Carter is expected to offer the Textron AirLand Scorpion to the Indian Air Force.
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Washington Post: Djibouti air traffic controller punished U.S. military flight crew by making them circle overhead
Washington Post obtained a heavily redacted report on aviation safety hazards in Djibouti and found that civilian and military flights are constantly in danger of getting into an accident.
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