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Germany to cancel order for 37 Eurofighters

Posted on February 20, 2014 by alert5

Reuters reported that Germany will not take delivery of the last 37 Eurofighters it ordered.

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Pakistan Air Force to induct ex-Jordanian F-16A/Bs next month

Posted on February 20, 2014 by alert5

The Pakistan Air Force will induct into service 13 ex-Jordanian F-16As and one F-16B next month.

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Red Arrows unveils new tail art for its 50th display season

Posted on February 19, 2014 by alert5

To celebrate its 50th display season, the Red Arrows have unveiled a new tail art at the team’s home in RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire.

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Iranian Air Force manage to overhaul C-130

Posted on February 19, 2014 by alert5

Despite sanctions, the Iranian Air Force has managed to overhaul a C-130 at the city of Shiraz.

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Swiss Air Force unable to intercept Ethiopian airliner because air bases were closed

Posted on February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 by alert5

When the copilot of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-702 hijacked the aircraft to Switzerland, the Swiss Air Force did not scramble any fighters to intercept as the hijack happened outside working hours.
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