A Japanese court ruled that the Japan Self Defense Force must stop flights at Atsugi air base from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily unless the flight is absolutely necessary.
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Zambian Air Force deputy chief killed in Saab MFI-15 crash
Zambian Air Force deputy chief Major General Muliokela Muliokela was killed in a Saab MFI-15 crash along with another senior pilot.
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RCAF CP-140M achieved IOC
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) now has six CP-140M Block III maritime air patrol aircraft that have achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
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Iberia to convert three A330s to MRTTs
Airbus has given Iberia a new contract to convert three A330s into multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) configuration.
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Spitfire ace and last Battle of France survivor passed away
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.