Four F-15E aircrew were presented the Mackay Trophy by U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and National Aeronautic Association Chairman Walter Boyne during a ceremony on Nov. 7.
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Malaysia seeks 20 AIM-9Xs
The U.S. Congress has been notified of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Malaysia for 20 AIM-9X-2 SIDEWINDER Block II missiles.
Red Arrows pilot dies after ejection seat fired while on ground
A Red Arrows pilot died on Nov. 8 after being ejected from his aircraft while it was still on the ground.
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SAAF plans for 2 VIP transports draw flak from opposition
The South African Air Force wants two new VIP jets to ferry President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Kgalema Motlanthe on diplomatic trips, however the decision has been criticized by opposition parties.
Kazakhstan receives first upgraded An-12
The first upgraded Antonov An-12 for Kazakhstan has been delivered from a plant in Russia. The aircraft will now be able to fly in civilian airspace without a waiver as its upgraded avionics now meets ICAO standards.