Aviation News
Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Deborah Lee James confirmed to reporters that she will meet with air force senior staff members to make a decision on approving the low-rate initial production of the Boeing KC-46 tanker.
By US Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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An undisclosed number of B-1 bombers have arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on Aug. 6 to replace the B-52 bombers deployed there. The U.S. Air Force released photos showing all three types of bombers parked on the flight line on Aug. 10.
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Photos: U.S. Air Force
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Caylym brought its Guardian Containerized Aerial Fire Fighting System (CAFFS) to Thailand for a demonstration to the Royal Thai Air Force recently. That was the first time the Guardian was demonstrated in Asia.
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Museum of Flight’s Senior Public Relations Manager Ted Huetter told KIRO 7 that the museum is 99 percent sure that when the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels team switch to the Super Hornet, one of the Hornets retired will go to the museum.
By Capt Raymond Geoffroy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russia has gained value experience operating its attack helicopters in Syria and one of the lessons learned was that the metal rotor blades were wearing out faster in the harsh environment in Syria. In future, Russia will be switching to composite rotor blades to mitigate the issues.
Continue reading “Experience in Syria prompting Russia to upgrade rotors of its combat helicopters”