Aviation News
Denmark is upset after the Russian ambassador to Denmark, Mikhail Vanin, threatened to target Royal Danish Navy warships with nuclear missiles if Denmark joins the NATO missile defense shield.
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has officially transferred the first two of 12 upgraded S61A-4 helicopters to the Army.
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Photo: RMAF
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Boeing says it expects Japan to launch a competition for a new air refueling tanker this year and will offer the KC-46A.
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The U.S. Air Force has a shortage of 520 active duty pilots due to force structure cuts and poaching from commercial airlines.
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The 510th Fighter Squadron from the 31st Fighter Wing will deploy to Ämari Air Base, Estonia from Mar. 20 to Apr. 17.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez
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