Russian Helicopters’ Ulan Ude factory will build 55 Mi-171Es for China. The contract was signed in late July.
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PAK-FA completes approach trials to tanker
Sukhoi says its second T-50 prototype has completed initial approach trials to an Il-78 aerial refueling tanker.
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F-15E pilot was disoriented before crash
An investigation by the U.S. Air Force concluded that the pilot of a F-15E flying out of an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia had become disoriented before crashing into a radio tower.
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Off-duty C-17 pilot nominated for medal for saving lives
An off-duty USAF C-17 pilot assigned to the 729th Airlift Squadron has been nominated for the Airman’s Medal for his efforts to save a mother and her baby after a May 5 car accident in Germany.
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First Dutch F-35 clocks three flights
The Dutch defense ministry has confirmed to news agency ANP that the first F-35 for Netherlands has made three test flights in the first half of this month.
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