Boeing has posted a video announcing that the KC-46 EMD-1 has completed flutter tests. This certifies the aircraft to fly in the tanker configuration with the boom stowed and drogues retracted.
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First two combat-coded F-35As for Hill AFB will arrive home next month
5071 and 5072, the first two combat-coded F-35As for Hill Air Force Base are undergoing final flight testing by Lockheed Martin and both jets are expected to arrive at Hill next month.
By A1C Joshua D. King [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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AIDC shows off advanced jet trainer concepts
Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) unveiled two advance jet trainer concepts to the public at the 2015 Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition on Aug. 13.
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First Gen III F-35 HMDS delivered
Rockwell Collins has delivered the first Gen III F-35 helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) to the U.S. military.
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Photo: Rockwell Collins
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Leasing Gripen C/D fighters still on the table for Brazilian Air Force
A spokesperson for the Brazilian Air Force told Jane’s that his service has not given up the chance to lease Gripen C/D fighters from Sweden while waiting for new Gripen E fighters to be delivered.
By Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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