Aviation News
The Malaysian Army has bought six MD 530G scout attack helicopters for its Army Aviation branch. The rotor-craft will support the Malaysian Army’s operations in the Eastern Sabah Security Command.
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The two Chinese military aircraft that flew over the Sea of Japan on Jan. 31 had entered the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone, prompting the RoKAF to issue a warning over the radio.
For the first time in 51 years, the Japan Air Self Defense Force established a new Air Wing on Jan. 31. The 9th Air Wing is based at Naha airbase in Okinawa.
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The Royal Thai Air Force has moved to recruit women to fly its transport planes and helicopters as the service faces a shortfall of aviators.
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A Royal Air Force Hawk pilot had an eye infection that deteriorated while in flight and he was able to make a safe landing after another pilot flew alongside him to talk him down.
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