Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, head of the Royal Navy, said there are four Royal Navy fighter pilots flying the F/A-18 with the U.S. Navy so that Fleet Air Arm can regenerate its carrier strike capability when the new aircraft carrier is ready.
ASPI: Plan B, C needed in case of more F-35 delays
An analyst with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute said Australia needs a Plan B and even a Plan C in case deliveries of F-35s are delayed further.
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Former F/A-18 pilot says PS3 game cost him his flight status
A former U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot is suing a computer gaming company, its parent and Sony for causing him to lose his flight status.
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Boeing sees interest in C-17 coming from Southeast Asia
Mark Kronenberg, Boeing vice president of international business development, was quoted by Aviation Week as saying that there is interest in the C-17 coming from Southeast Asia.
Nigerian Air Force lost FT-7NI
A Nigerian Air Force twin-seat FT-7NI fighter trainer has crashed on Wednesday. both pilots ejected safely and were flown to a hospital by a helicopter from 305 Flying Training School.