USAF postpones B-21 stealth bomber first flight to 2022
The newest US stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, is only expected to fly for the first time in early 2022, Major General Mark Weatherington, commander …
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Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighters perform risky maneuvers near a B-52
On the morning of August 28, two Russian Su-27 Flanker fighters intercepted a US Air Force B-52 bomber over the Black Sea in international waters. …
Chinese aircraft carrier AEW aircraft seen for the first time
Included in the Chinese Navy’s ambitious modernization and expansion program, the Xian KJ-600 radar plane was photographed for the first time at the manufacturer’s facilities …
Argentina to build IA-100 Malvina basic training aircraft
More relevant in the past, the Argentine aeronautical industry is preparing to return to active duty. The defense ministry of the South American country announced …
Brazilian Air Force cancels bidding for Boeing 767-300ER lease
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) canceled the international tender for the lease of a Boeing 767-300ER jet. The aircraft would serve as a temporary transportation …
Nearly 68 years old, Russian bomber Tupolev Tu-95 gets updated version
When ‘Bear’ first took off in November 1952, Joseph Stalin was still the premier of the Soviet Union, although he was already quite ill. The …
F-39 Gripen fighter flies for the first time with a Brazilian Air Force pilot
The new fighter of the Brazilian Air Force, F-39 Gripen E, flew on Thursday for the first time commanded by a Brazilian pilot. Major Aviator …
Ukraine admits it can replace L-39 training jets with Super Tucano turboprop
Ukraine’s interest in Embraer’s Super Tucano training turboprop was recently admitted by the country. In a note posted on the internet, the air force complained …
Despite the pandemic, USAF maintains first flight of B-21 bomber in December 2021
The US Air Force (USAF) said this week that the development schedule for the B-21 Raider is on track, with the bomber’s first flight maintained …
Canadian company launches aircraft inspired by the OV-10 Bronco turboprop
In the pantheon of stranger aircraft, the OV-10 Bronco is one of the highlights. The twin-engine turboprop developed by North American in the 1960s emerged …
Sukhoi is about to start production of the Su-57 stealth fighter
As with the Covid-19 vaccine, Russia has skipped steps in industrial processes to reaffirm its national pride. This has also been the case with the …
Peruvian Army puts on sale three Mi-26s, the largest helicopter in the world
A traditional aircraft customer from the former Soviet Union, Peru has a wide range of Russian and Ukrainian models in its military forces. But that …
Old Mirage F1 fighters are increasingly being used as aggressor aircraft in the USAF
Since entering service in 1973, the Dassault Mirage F1 has never become a highly prominent fighter, although its career has been quite diverse. Replaced as …
Could the Boeing Saab T-7 be a good replacement for the F-5 Tiger fighters?
Designed by Saab and Boeing, the T-7 Red Hawk advanced training jet will be the successor to the famous T-38 Talon in the U.S. Air …
Saab announces start of production of the Gripen in Brazil
Saab announced on Tuesday the start of production of components of the Gripen E/F fighter at its new unit in Brazil. Inaugurated in 2018, Saab …
Brazilian Air Force has now three KC-390 Millennium
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) received the third unit of the new military transport jet KC-390 on June 27. The aircraft was sent by Embraer …
US Navy receives the first Osprey for its aircraft carriers
The US Navy received the first CMV-22B Osprey on Monday. The tilt-rotor aircraft, which already operates in the country’s Armed Forces, will now assume a …
Russia approves production of new military freighter IL-276
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced last week the selection of the Ilyushin IL-276 as the new medium-sized military transport aircraft. The jet cargo plane …
Sweden gives green light to substitute for Gripen fighter
One of the few countries to manufacture its own fighter jets, Sweden has given the green light for the development of a new aircraft. Last …
New Zealand completes purchase of five C-130J Super Hercules
The New Zealand government confirmed in early June the purchase of five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft for almost $1 billion. The Royal …
