The new L-39NG jet trainer, powered by a new Williams International FJ44-4M engine, made its maiden flight on Sept. 14 with Miroslav Schützner and Vladimír Kvarda as the crew.
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RCAF Elephant Walk at 8 Wing
Ten Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-130Js from 436 Transport Squadron carried out an “Elephant Walk” on Sept. 11 at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.
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Photos: Master Corporal Mathieu St-Amour, 8 Wing Imaging
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General characteristics & performance of Shenyang FC-31
A copy of a promotional flyer for the Shenyang FC-31 has surface on Chinese internet ahead of the opening of Beijing Aviation Expo 2015 on Sept. 16.
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Airbus Helicopters decided not to participate in JMSDF ship-based utility helicopter contest
Airbus Helicopters in Japan issued a statement today stating that the company has decided to withdraw from the tender to supply a ship-based utility helicopter for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
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USAF figured that upgrading RQ-4 could cost less than $4 billion
Earlier estimate of upgrading the RQ-4 with new sensors for $4 billion might be too conservative, Lt. Gen. Robert Otto, deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance believes it can be done at half the price.
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