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Indonesian Air Force getting one AW101 for VVIP duties next year

Posted on November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 by alert5

Indonesian Air Force spokesman First Marshall Dwi Badarmanto revealed that his service will take delivery of one AW101 helicopter next year for VVIP duties.

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Photo: Sgt Ray Cooper RAF/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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Indonesia signs provisional contract for 20% stake in KF-X project

Posted on November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 by alert5

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a provisional contract with Indonesia on Nov. 22 to formalize the work share and investment arrangement for the KF-X development program.

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Source: KAI
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VMR-1 clocks 250,000 Class A mishap-free flight hours

Posted on November 24, 2015 by alert5

VMR-1 “Roadrunners” recently surpass 250,000 Class A mishap-free flight hours in October at MCAS Cherry Point.

'Ace in the hole,' VMR-1 supports contingency operations
Photo: Lance Cpl. Joshua R. Heins

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First Tu-95MSM delivered back to Russian Air Force

Posted on November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 by alert5

The first Tu-95MSM for the Russia Air Force has been delivered by Aviakor aviation factory. A second aircraft will be delivered later this year.

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By Alex Beltyukov – RuSpotters Team [CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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C295W demonstrates hot and high capability in Bolivia

Posted on November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 by alert5

A Mexican Navy C295W was flown to El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space and the navy to demonstrate the aircraft’s ability to operate from hot and high conditions.

C295W at La Paz
Photo: Airbus
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