Monthly Archive: Agosto 2020
Initial test of F-35 CMDx completed
Two RNLAF and two U.S. F-35s recently successfully tested the CMDx, which allows multi-national force of F-35s to share common operating picture. By sharing the data, coalition air component commanders can operate a mixture of F-35s regardless of variant or nationality. Additionally, because CMDx operates from the same data source, situational awareness and combat identification […]
Snowbirds preparing to depart from Kamloops
The Canadian Snowbirds aerobatic team is preparing to depart Kamloops Airport, three months after the fatal crash of a CT-114 from the team. Airport manager Ed Ratuski says the jets are expected to leave next week but the plan is changing day-to-day. Snowbirds public affairs officer Lt. Becky Major said there are “still things that […]
Exercise Baana 20
Exercise Baana 20 will take place at the Hosio highway strip in Ranua, Lapland, Finland from Sept. 7 -11. Finnish Air Force pilots will practice landing and taking off from regional road no. 924. The aircraft types participating are: F/A-18s, Hawks, as well as transport and liaison aircraft. Baana 20 will be led by Lt. […]
UAE sending 4 F-16s to Souda Air Base, Greece
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is deploying four of its F-16 fighters to Souda Air Base on Crete, Greece. Bill Thornton, f-stop5.6 Photography / CC BY-SA The jets will be there to train with the Hellenic Air Force over the eastern Mediterranean. For more information, hit the Source below Source
