KINLOSS BARRACKS, SCOTLAND – The Royal Air Force (RAF) have landed their first Boeing P-8A Poseidon in the UK. The maritime patrol aircraft arrived at Kinloss Barracks in Scotland on February 4, 2019. This is the first of 9 aircraft that will be based at RAF Lossiemouth, located in north-east Scotland, and one of the largest and busiest air bases in the Royal Air Force … Continue reading FIRST RAF P-8A POSEIDON LANDS IN THE UK
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – After Pegasus Flight PC1003 from Istanbul to Düsseldorf landed at Dusseldorf Airport on Saturday, passengers on board the Boeing 737 were evacuated, due to smoke coming out of the aircraft’s landing gear, Airlive reports. Flight PC1003 departed from Istanbul at 1:57 PM local time and landed at 3:31 PM local time in Düsseldorf. After the Boeing 737-86N with registration TC-CPU landed, fire … Continue reading PEGASUS BOEING 737 EVACUATED AFTER LANDING AT DÜSSELDORF AIRPORT
SINGAPORE – Watch in this next video from YouTuber Tedd Jong how a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) ‘Green Knights’ – based at MCAS Iwakuni in Japan – performs a STOVL demo at one of the first airshows in the world of this year’s airshow season – the Singapore Airshow. The 2020 edition of Asia’s largest Aerospace and … Continue reading VIDEO – U.S. MARINE CORPS F-35B STOVL DEMO AT SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2020
TOULOUSE, FRANCE – Airbus has released a video of an innovative repair technique – eTech 3D Repair. It provides an integrated solution for assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting structural damages through a single process for all fleets. eTech 3D Repair is a mobile solution using 3D models for quick and easy damage positioning, and providing a complete view of aircraft with all damages and their … Continue reading VIDEO | AIRBUS’ INNOVATION – eTECH 3D REPAIR
HOLLYWOOD – Last week Paramount released the third trailer of Top Gun: Maverick. Prepare for takeoff and watch the new Top Gun: Maverick ‘Big Game’ spot starring Tom Cruise. We still have to wait 4 months though to watch the new Top Gun sequel after 34 years – Top Gun: Maverick will be in theatres June 26, 2020. For now, sit back and enjoy all … Continue reading VIDEO | PARAMOUNT RELEASES THIRD TRAILER OF TOP GUN: MAVERICK – BIG GAME
KAZAN, RUSSIA – The Russian Ministry of Defense has published a video of the first flight on February 2 of the Russian Tupolev Tu-160M Blackjack – an upgraded variant of the Tu-160 strategic bomber. The aircraft took off from the Kazan Aviation Plant and returned safely after a short and successful first flight, Pravda Report reports. Test flight The aircraft took off from the Kazan … Continue reading RUSSIAN TU-160M STRATEGIC BOMBER MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT
LOS ANGELES – According to the NTSB, the helicopter crash that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, the pilot and 6 others on January 26, was not caused by ‘catastrophic internal failure’, Reuters reports. The helicopter was on its way to Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, when it crashed into a hillside near Calabasas, California, while flying in extreme foggy conditions, killing … Continue reading NO SIGNS OF ENGINE FAILURE IN HELICOPTER CRASH KOBE BRYANT
LANGLEY, VIRGINIA – U.S. Air Force Demo Teams are in preparation right now for the 2020 airshow season. Can’t wait for the season to start? Check this awesome video about the Air Combat Command Single Ship Demo Teams! See what it takes for the teams to travel to air shows all around the world every single year to showcase American airpower, recruit, retain, and inspire … Continue reading VIDEO – AIR COMBAT COMMAND SINGLE SHIP DEMO TEAMS
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Last week new shocking footage has emerged showing the final moments of the Coulson Aviation C-130 Air Tanker, before it crashed in the Snowy Mountains while battling the raging bushfires in Australia last month. All 3 U.S. Firefighters on board were killed in the accident. The crew of the firefighting aircraft – Captain Ian McBeth (44), First Officer Paul Clyde Hudson (42) … Continue reading THE FINAL MOMENTS OF THE COULSON C-130 AIR TANKER CRASH IN AUSTRALIA, WHICH KILLED ALL 3 U.S. FIREFIGHTERS ON BOARD
YUMA, ARIZONA – In a special video series called Lightning Keepers, Lockheed Martin is highlighting what it takes for professionals of the U.S. Armed Forces to keep the F-35 mission ready. Thanks to these ‘Lightning Keepers’, the F-35 can meet mission-critical operational objectives anytime and anywhere in the world. These dedicated men and women ensure mission readiness and exceptional aircraft performance. Check out the next … Continue reading VIDEO | MCAS YUMA – LIGHTNING KEEPERS
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