RAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, said bluntly at Farnborough that the new name for the A400M will not be acceptable to him. Continue reading “RAF chief says A400M “Grizzly” will enter service with that name over (his) dead body”
Norm Dicks unlikely to fund F136 engine
U.S. House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Norm Dicks is unlikely to support funding to keep the F136 engine alive, sources said. Continue reading “Norm Dicks unlikely to fund F136 engine”
Brazil orders 28 KC-390s
The Brazilian Air Force announced that it will buy 28 KC-390 airlifters from Embraer.
Israeli senior defense officials will discuss on F-35 purchase this month
Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak will chair a meeting this month to decide on the purchase of a batch of F-35 fighters. Continue reading “Israeli senior defense officials will discuss on F-35 purchase this month”
High school kids dogfight against F-15 pilots in simulators
A summer camp at the Museum of Aviation saw students in Warner Robins pit their flight skills against F-15 fighter pilots. Continue reading “High school kids dogfight against F-15 pilots in simulators”