Iran’s IAMI / HESA (Iranian Aircraft Manufacturing Industries) “Simorgh” light transport aircraft successfully completed its first flight test at a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza… Continue reading "Iran’s Domestically Developed Simorgh Light Transport Aircraft Successfully Completes Its First Flight Test"
Indonesia’s first C-130J was delivered on 21 February, marking a significant milestone in the country’s military aviation capabilities. The aircraft was handed over to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU)… Continue reading "Indonesia Takes Delivery of First C-130J Super Hercules"
Earlier this month, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced that two teams have been selected for the agency’s Liberty Lifter X-Plane program. The first team consists of… Continue reading "Demonstrator Teams Selected as DARPA Liberty Lifter Program Lifts Off"
At a ceremony at Niger Air Base 101 in Niamey, the Niger Air Force (Armée de l’Air du Nigér) received the third and final C-130 Hercules aircraft donated by the… Continue reading "Niger Air Force Receives Third and Last C-130 Hercules Military Transport Aircraft"
The eleventh C-130 military transport aircraft, whose avionics modernization was completed as part of the Turkish Defense Industry Agency’s (SSB) ERCIYES Project, was delivered to the Turkish Air Force Command.… Continue reading "Turkish Air Force Receives its Eleventh Modernized C-130 Hercules Military Transport Aircraft"
Within the framework of the recently heightened military cooperation between Qatar and Turkey, a new step is being taken. The agreement allowing the temporary deployment of Qatari Military Aircraft and… Continue reading "Agreement Allowing Qatari Military Aircraft To Be Stationed in Turkey Goes Into Effect"
On 16 September, a Chinese Y-20 transport departed Incheon, South Korean, carrying the remains and personal effects of 88 People’s Volunteer Army soldiers who were killed during the Korean War.… Continue reading "Chinese Remains From Korean War Repatriated with Stealth Fighter Escort"
After five days of impressive aerobatic performances and static displays, the Changchun Airshow in the northeast of China concluded on the 30 August. The show saw dynamic performances of China’s… Continue reading "Photos & Round Up: China’s Changchun Airshow 2022"
On 29 August, a firefighting configuration of the domestically developed AM600 Kunlong (鯤龍) flying boat made its maiden flight at Zhanghe Airport in Jingmen, Hubei province. The brand-new AG600M with… Continue reading "Maiden Flight of China’s AG600M Flying Boat"
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Atlas C1 (A400M) transport aircraft has been operationally refueled for the first time. RAF announced this on August 11 and stated that the operation was… Continue reading "RAF A400M Operationally Refueled For The First Time"