Category: History of Aviation

MB-339 Training Jet: An All-Italian Success Story 0

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MB-339 Training Jet: An All-Italian Success Story

From pilot training to aerobatic excellence, the Aermacchi MB-339 embodies Italy’s aviation heritage and innovation. From basic instruction to aerobatic display, the Aermacchi MB-339 forged Italy’s reputation in military pilot training and light combat...

Switzerland Cuts F-35 Jet Order Amid Rising Costs 0

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Switzerland Cuts F-35 Jet Order Amid Rising Costs

Government limits purchase to 6 billion franc budget, leaves door open for future expansion: Switzerland trims its F-35A purchase to fit the 6 billion CHF voter-approved cap, prioritizing budget discipline while keeping options open...

Spain Orders 100 Airbus Helicopters Under National Modernization Plan 0

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Spain Orders 100 Airbus Helicopters Under National Modernization Plan

Largest DGAM purchase strengthens Armed Forces capabilities and expands Airbus industrial footprint in Albacete The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the purchase of 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for...

2026 01 06 Turkey C-130J Hercules acquisition 0

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Turkey C-130J Hercules acquisition

Turkey Acquires 12 Ex-RAF C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft to Boost Strategic Airlift Fleet The $740M deal with the UK includes modernization, training, and long-term sustainment, reinforcing Turkey’s tactical transport capabilities and easing pressure on...

Leonardo and Baykar Unveil LBA Systems UAV Production Strategy Across Italy 0

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Leonardo and Baykar’s UAV production strategy in Italy

Leonardo and Baykar Unveil LBA Systems UAV Production Strategy Across Italy. Joint venture to manufacture five UAV models, including the Kizilelma UCAV, with integrated Turkish platforms and Italian payloads Leonardo and Baykar Technologies have...

China’s Sixth-Generation J-50 Fighter Advances with Second Prototype Testing 0

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China’s J-50 sixth-gen fighter Testing

China’s Sixth-Generation J-50 Fighter Advances with Second Prototype Testing Shenyang Aircraft Corporation’s tailless stealth jet, designated J-XDS or J-50, enters accelerated flight trials, signaling Beijing’s push to outpace U.S. and European sixth-gen programs. The...

Brazilian Air Force Launches Meteor Missile from Gripen E 0

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Brazilian Air Force Launches Meteor Missile from Gripen E in Historic Test

First South American firing of MBDA Meteor strengthens Brazil’s air combat capability and Gripen program The Brazilian Air Force has successfully carried out its first guided launch of the MBDA Meteor long?range air?to?air missile from a Saab...

2026 01 05 El Salvador UH-1N helicopter delivery 0

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El Salvador Receives Four Refurbished Bell UH-1N Helicopters from the United States

Two aircraft join the Salvadoran Air Force at Comalapa Air Base, while two support peacekeeping operations in Haiti—marking a strategic upgrade to replace aging UH-1Hs. Two aircraft join the Salvadoran Air Force at Comalapa...

2026 01 01 Strategic Analysis - Iraq’s Air Force Modernisation Drive 0

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Iraq’s Air Force Modernisation Drive

Rafale jets, Texan II trainers, and JF-17 fighters reshape Baghdad’s defence posture Iraq is modernising its air force with Rafale jets, Texan II trainers, and JF-17 fighters, diversifying suppliers and financing through oil, as...

2025 12 19 Embraers Eve Completes First Flight of Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype 0

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Embraer’s Eve Completes First Flight of Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype

Milestone marks progress toward certification as company targets 2027 for commercial entry into service. The full-scale prototype of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developed by Eve Air Mobility is seen as...