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U.S. government donates King Air 360ER to Sri Lanka Air Force

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In a move aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s maritime security and sovereignty, the United States has gifted a Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The official handover ceremony, held at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to regional stability in the Indian Ocean.


Photo: U.S. State Department
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School spins into the future with A-29 Super Tucano

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The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards Air Force Base welcomed three A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, marking the first new aircraft addition to the school’s fleet in almost 30 years. This acquisition represents a significant boost to the school’s flight test and training capabilities, particularly in the crucial area of spin testing.

Three A-29 Super Tucanos conduct a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 18., where they will join a unique fleet at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

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Dassault Aviation kicks off Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Program for future Rafale F5 Standard

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Dassault Aviation has announced the launch of a new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) programme as part of the future Rafale F5 standard. The announcement was made by Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, on Oct. 8 during a ceremony at the Saint-Dizier air base to mark the 60th anniversary of the French Strategic Air Forces (FAS). The event also marked the 90th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force.


Photo: Dassault
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Delivery of T-50TH to Thailand completed

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CJ Logistics, a South Korean logistics company, recently transported the final two T-50TH fighter jets from the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) manufacturing facility in Sacheon, South Korea to the Takhli Air Base in Thailand. This delivery completes Thailand’s order for 12 T-50TH aircraft. Thailand first ordered four T-50TH jets in September 2015, and then ordered eight more in July, 2017.


Photo: CJ Logistics
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‘Francis L’ arrives at the Museum of Aviation

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A C-47A Skytrain aircraft, known as “Francis L”, recently made a 3,500-mile journey from a museum in Alaska to the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, where it will undergo a full restoration. The aircraft, which participated in key World War II operations, including D-Day and Operation Market Garden, will be restored to its original condition and put on display.


U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raina Dale
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