Boeing has completed the first manned flight of the QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) on May 4 at Cecil Field in Jacksonville.
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Category: Air Force
Test pilots provide unique training to 18th Aggressor Squadron
Test pilots from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., held a training course at Eielson Air Force, Base for the 18th Aggressor Squadron last month.
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Kazakhstan orders 20 EC725 helicopters
Kazakhstan has signed a letter of intent to acquire 20 Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for its military.
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Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to be the next chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force
Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has been nominated by the Pentagon to be the next chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. Welsh is currently serving as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander.
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Peru looks set to be new customer for KAI KT-1
KAI is expected to break into the South American market for its KT-1 single-engine turboprop trainer with a pending deal to Peru.
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