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Irish Air Corps PC-9 with engine failure glide 30km to make safe landing

Posted on February 28, 2021 by alert5

A Irish Air Corps PC-9 suffered an in-flight engine failure on Feb. 26 during a training mission in the afternoon.

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CQ Brown is not ready to buy Wedgetails yet

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown has said that he needs to consider all options before deciding on how to replace the aging E-3 AWACS.

A Royal Australian air force E-7A Wedgetail departs after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, July 3, 2017. The E-7A can control the tactical battle space, providing direction for fighter aircraft, surface combatants and land based elements, as well as supporting aircraft such as tankers and intelligence platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

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ACC forging ahead with Reforge experiment

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by alert5

Head of U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command Gen. Mark D. Kelly told reporters Feb. 26 that the Reforge experiment is still moving forward, despite the program being delayed by COVID-19.

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Surya Kirans, Sarang and Tejas have arrived in Sri Lanka to celebrate SLAF 70th birthday

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by alert5

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is celebrating its 70th anniversary on Mar. 3 and the Indian Air Force has sent it Surya Kiran, Sarang aerobatic teams and the Tejas fighter to participate.