Aviation News
As part of the process to validate Amari Air Base, Estonia as the new NATO Forward Operating Base, the USAF’s 48th Air Expeditionary Group recently tested the aircraft arresting system there.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler
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Engility has won an $11 million contract to provide a range of operational and technical support services for the RQ-170 program.
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During the press conference today by the RoC Army, the pilot of the AH-64E that crashed in Taoyan county said he encountered poor visibility before the crash.
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Pilots from Hill Air Force Base’s 419th and 388th Fighter Wings had an opportunity to dogfight against the F-35 when they traveled to Eglin Air Force Base this week.
A RoC Army Aviation AH-64E from the 601st Air Cavalry Brigade crashed into a residential building in Taoyuan county at 10:05 Apr. 25. The aircraft, 808, was flown by Major Chen Long Qian (1247 flying hours) with co-pilot Lt. Col. Liu Ming Hui (1034 flying hours). Both men suffered no significant injuries.