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Military
StandardAero awarded T-38C engine MRO contract
The US Air Force (USAF) has contracted StandardAero to provide engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the GE Aviation J85 turbojets employed by its fleet of T-38C Talon jet trainer aircraft.
Greece to lease Heron UAVs from Israel
Representatives from Israel’s Ministry of Defense and the Greek Ministry of National Defence have signed an agreement to lease a number of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Greece.
T-38s to Salute California Frontline Workers
A four-ship formation of Northrop Grumman T-38C talons from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale AFB, California will be performing a flyover throughout Northern California, Friday, May 15, beginning at 12pm., in salute to everyone on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19, as well as those staying at home to “flatten the curve” of the virus.
Dragons over the Caribbean!
Combat Aircraft Journal meets Colombia’s A-37 ‘Dragons’, which have proven their worth on many occasions over an incredible 40-year history.
Commercial
Commercial Aviation General Knowledge Quiz
This week's commercial aviation quiz will test your 'general knowledge' of the industry. Let us know what score you get!
Has Boeing missed the bus with its NMA?
After being shelved last year, the firm’s CEO earlier this week hinted that the new mid-market aircraft was still on the table. Key.Aero considers whether the Seattle-based giant has been too slow to get the project going and what impact this has had
Historic
10 things you may not have known about the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas Aircraft Company’s A-4 Skyhawk was a well-loved aeroplane. Here’s 10 facts to commemorate one of the best Naval fighters of the US!
Recapping the fly-off between Boeing's X-32 and Lockheed's X-35
Back in 2000, the most valuable fighter fly-offs in modern times took place between the Boeing X-32 and Lockheed X-35, as we explain
United Caravelles with 227 Changes!
A fascinating report from the February 15, 1962 issue of The Aeroplane and Astronautics on the introduction into service of the Sud Aviation Caravelle with the US airline United.