A400M makes first refuelling contacts with A330 MRTT

An Airbus Military A400M has successfully performed simulated refueling contacts with an Airbus Military A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport from the Royal Air Force.

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Australia buying 10 C-27Js

Australia announced that it will be buying 10 Alenia C-27Js at a cost of $1.4 billion. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2015.

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332nd Air Expeditionary Wing deactivated

After nearly 10 years as the largest combat wing in the U.S. Air Force, the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing was deactivated in a ceremony May 8 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

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