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McConnell Air Force Base completes first non-stop, KC-46 circumnavigation flight

Posted on July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 by alert5

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing (ARW) at McConnell Air Force Base has successfully completed Project Magellan, marking the first-ever non-stop, westbound circumnavigation flight by a KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling tanker aircraft. The 45-hour mission, which began and ended at McConnell AFB on Jun. 29-Jul. 1, showcased the extended range and aerial refueling capabilities of the KC-46 while demonstrating innovative crew management strategies for long-duration missions.

A KC-135R Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, flies over the United Kingdom, July 1, 2024. The KC-135 refueled a KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, that was taking part in a 45-hour Maximum Endurance Operation, called Project Magellan, launching June 29 from McConnell Air Force Base, flying westward, non-stop, around the world and landing back at McConnell July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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Second FAP KC-390 tanker lands in Portugal

Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 by alert5

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has received its second KC-390 Millennium aircraft, significantly bolstering its airlift and strategic transport capabilities. This latest addition, tail number 26902, arrived at Base Aérea N.º 11 in Beja on Jun. 28th after a journey from Brazil with technical stops.

Photo: FAP
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Sweden exercise option to buy third GlobalEye early warning aircraft

Posted on June 28, 2024 by alert5

Saab, a leading Swedish defense and aerospace company, has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft (AEW&C). This agreement, valued at approximately $270 million, underscores Sweden’s commitment to strengthening its air and maritime surveillance capabilities.

Photo: Saab

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Could Poland be Embraer’s newest C-390 customer?

Posted on June 27, 2024 by alert5

(H/T to Aviacionline)

Embraer recently hosted a C-390 flight carrying Marcin Walków, a Polish journalist with money.pl. This glimpse inside Brazil’s twin-engine transport aircraft comes as Poland’s Ministry of National Defense weighs the possibility of acquiring this versatile airplane.

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U.S., Pakistan Air Forces wrap up Falcon Talon 2024

Posted on June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) recently concluded a bilateral exercise, Falcon Talon 2024, held at Mushaf Air Force Base in Pakistan from Jun. 1st to 11th. The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and strengthening ties between the two air forces through a combination of flying missions and ground-based training scenarios.

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