Category: Notizie Estero
JASDF F-4 arrived at Miho air base for retirement
A Japan Air Self-Defnse Force (JASDF) F-4 fighter has arrived at its final resting place at Miho air base after making the final flight on Sept. 8. Screengrab from video It will be refurbished for public display in Spring of next year. For more information, hit the Source below Source
European and Israeli firms offer to sell EW pod to Taiwan
Taiwan’s bid to upgrade the electronic warfare (EW) pod for its upgraded F-16V fleet has attracted the interest of European and Israeli companies. 玄史生 / CC BY According to the report from Up Media, those defense firms had approached Taiwan to sell their own products as Taipei is still waiting for a solution from United […]
Philippine Air Force seeks budget approval for five C-130Js
The Philippine Air Force is asking the House of Representatives to approve the “unfunded priority project” to buy five C-130Js. Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Allen Paredes told lawmakers that the cost of buying the five planes is $761 million and can be paid in installments. The country is required to pay a 15 percent […]
FAA Investigating Manufacturing Flaws in Boeing 787 Jetliners
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it is investigating manufacturing flaws involving some Boeing 787 Dreamliners but said it was too early to say if it will require new inspections.
Boeing said in August airlines operating its 787 Dreamliners had removed eight jet…
China Says New KJ-500 Variant Ready for South China Sea Missions
A latest variation of China’s KJ-500 airborne early warning and control system (AWACS), equipped with a probe that can allow the plane to receive aerial refueling and greatly extend its range and endurance, was recently spotted at a naval aviation regiment base under the People’s Liberation Army (PL…
