Aviation News
Residents in Putnam County, Florida, reported experiencing a sonic boom on the afternoon of Mar. 5. The loud noise, described by witnesses as “earth-shattering” and “like a bomb going off,” is believed to have originated from F-15 fighter jets conducting routine training exercises in the area.
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The Brazilian Air Force has officially retired its C-130 fleet on Feb. 29. The iconic transport plane made its final flight for the Brazilian Air Force at Galeao Air Base with a Embraer KC-390 as its wing man.
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is transitioning its fighter pilot training program, marking a significant change for its future pilots. The CT-155 Hawk aircraft, which has served as the primary trainer for decades, will be retiring from service. This move coincides with the commencement of the Bridge Fighter Lead-in Training (FLIT) program and the RCAF’s decision to seek a new advanced jet trainer
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The annual Balikatan war games, conducted jointly between the Philippines and the United States, are set to witness a significant first in 2024. Colonel Michael Logico, executive agent of Balikatan 2024, confirmed the inclusion of the Spyder (Surface-to-air Python and Derby) air defense missile system in the upcoming exercises scheduled to take place in Central Luzon.
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Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson visited Poland on Mar. 4th to solidify defense cooperation between the two nations. The visit will culminate in the official delivery of the first of two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to Poland at an airbase in Gdynia.
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