Aviation News
Philippine Marines joined their American counterparts and learn how to fast rope out the back of an MV-22 Osprey from VMM262(REIN) on Jan. 22 at Basa Air Field, Philippines.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains
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The Indian Air Force has given Hindustan Aeronautics Limited a contract for 14 Dornier Do 228 twin-turboprop utility aircraft.
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Northrop Grumman is following Boeing’s footsteps and will offer a clean-sheet design for the U.S. Air Force’s T-X jet trainer program.
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) helicopter crews from Camp Higashi-Tachikawa had the opportunity to fly in two UH-1N helicopters from 459th Airlift Squadron on Jan. 29 to familiarize themselves with unit’s operating procedures.
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Reuters say Poland is reconsidering to allow the MEADS air defense system to rebid for the country’s missile tender.
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