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141st Air Refueling Wing to conduct first-of-its-kind air refueling training in Thailand

Posted on July 18, 2023 by alert5

Leaders from the Royal Thai Air Force and the Washington Air National Guard have concluded a pivotal planning conference, laying the groundwork for a historic engagement in the Kingdom of Thailand later this year. The focus of this much-anticipated exercise will be a first-of-its-kind air refueling training conducted by the Washington Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing, alongside the Oregon National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing and a Royal Thai Air Force fighter group.

Col. Gent Welsh, (3rd from L), Commander of the 194th Regional Support Wing, Air Vice Marshal Tanasak Metananta (4th from L), and his staff pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to take off for an aerial refueling mission. The General and his staff visited the 141st Air Refueling Wing as part of our State Partnership Program with the Kingdom of Thailand.

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MS-110 flight test campaign concludes

Posted on July 18, 2023 by alert5

Collins Aerospace has achieved a pivotal milestone in modern reconnaissance technology. The company announced the successful completion of flight testing for the MS-110 Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance System, marking a significant step towards bolstering global intelligence capabilities.

Photo: UTC Aerospace

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Nigerian Air Force Chengdu FT-7NI crashes

Posted on July 16, 2023 by alert5

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) FT-7NI trainer jet crashed in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, during a routine training exercise on Friday. The incident occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m., with the two pilots on board ejecting unharmed.

Kenneth Iwelumo (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons
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Leonardo unveils next phase of upgrades for Eurofighter Typhoon’s Defensive Aids Sub-System

Posted on July 16, 2023 by alert5

Leonardo, the Italian aerospace and defense company, has unveiled the next phase of upgrades for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS). These upgrades, proposed for the Eurofighter four-nation Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) package, are set to significantly enhance the aircraft’s survivability capabilities. Furthermore, these upgrades will also be made available for export customers, extending the reach of this cutting-edge technology.

Photo: Sgt Jack Pritchard, RAF/MOD, OGL v1.0OGL v1.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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NTSB finds iPad interference contributed to CH-47D helicopter crash

Posted on July 15, 2023July 14, 2023 by alert5

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have made significant progress in determining the cause of the tragic crash of a Rotak Helicopter Services Chinook in Idaho last year. Their findings highlight an unexpected factor: an iPad jamming against the co-pilot’s left pedal.

Photo: NTSB
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