The co-pilot of a RAF Puma helicopter that crashed in 2007 has avoided jail after he pleaded guilty at an earlier court martial to neglect in flying.
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Category: Air Force
India having problems with Al-31FP turbofans
The Indian Air Force is having some issues with the Al-31FP jet engine that powers its Su-30MKI fighter.
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India buys 42 Super Sukhois
India has inked an agreement to buy 42 additional Su-30MKI fighters, these aircraft will have a new cockpit, an upgraded radar and certain stealth enhancements.
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RQ-170 broke into three or more pieces, Iran had repainted it
U.S. officials say Iran had reassembled and repainted the RQ-170 that crashed in its territory.
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Indian Air Force chief confirms problem with Su-30MKI FBW system
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne said the pilot of the Su-30MKI that crashed had encountered a problem with his jet’s fly-by-wire system and struggled to control the aircraft for 15-20 minutes before ejecting.
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