Air News

TF-X Green Aircraft Will be Ready by the End of 2022
Turkiye

TF-X Green Aircraft Will be Ready by the End of 2022

TUSAŞ Deputy General Manager Uğur Zengin, responsible for the TF-X Programme, said that the green aircraft would be ready by the end of 2022.

Master of Test Pilots evaluated Hürkuş: I want one!
Canada Turkiye

Master of Test Pilots evaluated Hürkuş: I want one!

TUSAŞ basic trainer aircraft Hürkuş will be delivered to the Turkish Air Force soon. TUSAŞ has previously prepared the aircraft for basic training.

The U.s. approved sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia
USA Indonesia

The U.s. approved sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia

The U.S. approved the sale of F-15ID aircraft and supporting equipment to Indonesia in a transaction for up to $13.9 billion.

Indonesia inks deal for 42 Rafale fighters with France
Indonesia France

Indonesia inks deal for 42 Rafale fighters with France

Jakarta's defence minister said that Indonesia signed a deal with France to buy six Rafale fighters as part of an anticipated total order of 42.

Ethiopia Selects Chinese L-15 Light Fighter Jet
Ethiopia

Ethiopia Selects Chinese L-15 Light Fighter Jet

The Ethiopian Air Force might become China’s second export client for the L-15 fighter jet after the Defence Ministry allegedly made an order in 2021.

DARPA Presented First Autonomous BLACK HAWK Helicopter
USA

DARPA Presented First Autonomous BLACK HAWK Helicopter

The DARPA Aircrew Labour In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program completed the first-ever flight of a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter with empty cockpit.

Romania to Continue Aviation Modernisation with F-35s
Romania

Romania to Continue Aviation Modernisation with F-35s

After purchasing second-hand fighter jets from Portugal and Norway, Romania will continue to upgrade its air force.

The F-35C’s Landing Accident Video Leaked
USA

The F-35C’s Landing Accident Video Leaked

The U.S. Navy’s F-35C landing accident video leaked. The video shows the F-35C suffering a ramp strike before getting into flames and skidding off the deck.

US Donates two UH-60M Black Hawk to Croatia
USA Croatia

US Donates two UH-60M Black Hawk to Croatia

The U.S. delivered two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters at Zagreb Airport to Croatia, engaged in a mini arms race with neighbouring Russian ally Serbia.

Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II Fired an AIM-120D
USA

Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II Fired an AIM-120D

The F-15EX Eagle II, the USAF's newest fighter, successfully fired an AIM-120D missile during its maiden live fire exercise over the Gulf of Mexico.

Jordan to Acquire 16 F-16s and ammunition at $4.21 billion
Jordan

Jordan to Acquire 16 F-16s and ammunition at $4.21 billion

The State Department approved a possible FMS to Jordan of F-16 C/D Block 70 Aircraft for an estimated $4.21 billion.

Turkey Receives Long Waited A400M but not Sooner than April
Turkiye

Turkey Receives Long Waited A400M but not Sooner than April

Turkey receives the long waited A400m Airlifter which will be the replacement of crashed at maiden flight.

Bulgarian Air Force will wait for F-16s
Bulgaria

Bulgarian Air Force will wait for F-16s

Bulgarian Defence Minister Stefan Yanev stated on January 25 that the delivery of eight F-16 jets would be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

QEAF Receives Three Leonardo M-346 Trainers
Qatar

QEAF Receives Three Leonardo M-346 Trainers

QEAF recently received its first three Leonardo M-346 trainers. The first aircraft in Qatari colours was spotted parked on January 26, 2021.