The air refueling pioneers responsible for the United States’ first air-refueling flights in 1923 and 1929 were honored in a ceremony Sept. 23 at Scott AFB’s “Walk of Fame” as part of a presentation by the Airlift-Tanker Association Hall of Fame officials.
AH-1Z completes OPEVAL
The USMC’s AH-1Z Cobra has successfully completed its Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL). This paves the way for the gunship to be introduced into the fleet.
Norwegian F-16 to have AAR-60 missile launch detection system
Cassidian Electronics, the new name of EADS Defence & Security, will deliver more than 100 AAR-60 missile launch detection system (MILDS) to the Royal Norwegian Air Force for its F-16s.
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Boeing to deliver two 767 tankers to Italy this year
Boeing will finally deliver two of Italy’s 767 aerial tankers this year but capability improvements will delay delivery of the other two.