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Memorial flight marks Anniversary of E-11A tragedy in Afghanistan

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 by alert5

To honour the enduring legacy of the two pilots who died in the E-11A crash in Afghanistan five years ago, the U.S. Air Force’s 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron (EECS) conducted a combat memorial flight over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Jan. 27, carrying an American flag in tribute.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Randell McCart, the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron commander, and Maj. Eric Goodman, a 430th EECS E-11A pilot, hold up a memorial dedicated to two fallen E-11 A pilots in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025, marking the 5th anniversary of an E-11A crash that claimed the lives of two 430th EECS pilots, Lt. Col. Paul “Tabs” Voss and Capt. Ryan “Fogg” Phaneuff. “Tabs and Fogg were integral members of the team and will forever be etched into our collective memory and heritage,” said McCart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)

Dutch Air Force first to fly Pilatus’ new PC-7 MKX trainer

Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by alert5

Pilatus has secured a significant win with the Royal Netherlands Air Force choosing its PC-7 MKX training system as the cornerstone of their basic training program. This contract, which includes eight aircraft and associated training systems, is slated to deliver the first aircraft from the first half of 2027. The PC-7 MKX platform is based on the PC-7 Mk II, which has a well-established reputation for reliability. Netherlands becomes the launch customer of the PC-7 MKX with the contract signing.

Photo: Pilatus
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Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot dies in training accident

Posted on February 7, 2025 by alert5

A tragic accident has claimed the life of an Air Force of Zimbabwe student pilot during a training mission near Gweru. Air Lieutenant Nesbert Tambudza was killed when his Karakorum-8 (K-8) jet trainer crashed approximately 5 kilometres east of Guinea Fowl. The accident occurred on Feb. 6th.

Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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FA-50PH fighters and B-1Bs team up in bilateral air patrol

Posted on February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 by alert5

In a display of military cooperation, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) conducted a joint air exercise over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Feb. 4. The exercise involved three PAF FA-50PH aircraft and two USAF B-1 supersonic bombers.

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Taiwan seeks six E-2D Hawkeyes

Posted on February 5, 2025 by alert5

Amidst a backdrop of escalating regional tensions and a palpable sense of urgency, Taiwan has made a formal request to the United States for six E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, local media reported. The request occurs at a time when the E-2D production line is active, fulfilling orders for both Japan and France, which may facilitate a smoother acquisition process.