Aviation News
Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH fighter pilot Lt. Col. Thomas Ryan Seguin, commanding officer of the 7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, has been selected by Metrobank Foundation for this year’s “The Outstanding Filipinos” award.
Photo: Facebook page of Thomas Ryan Seguin
Leonardo disclosed on Aug. 20 that its NH90 contract for Qatar is now effective and the order for the 28 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters is now booked on its backlog.
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Photo: Airbus
The Mi-26T2V heavy-lift helicopter has made its first flight and will be on display at the Army 2018 International Military and Technical Forum.
Ukrainian jet engine manufacturer, Motor Sich, has refuted an article published by The Washington Times on the former’s export of its AI-222 turbofan engine to China.
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South Korea has taken another step towards converting its Dokdo-class amphibious assault ships into F-35B carriers by initiating a study on how to convert the ships.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Achterling [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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