GREECE HAS ANNOUNCED ITS INTENTION TO ACQUIRE 18 RAFALE FIGHTER JETS

SAINT-CLOUD, FRANCE – Greece announced on September 12, 2020 its intention to acquire 18 Dassault Rafales to equip its air force – the Hellenic Air Force (HAF), Dassault Aviation said in a press release on Saturday. Greek’s announcement illustrates the bond and partnership between the Hellenic Air Force and Dassault Aviation for more than 45 years, demonstrating the enduring strategic relationship between France and Greece. The … Continue reading GREECE HAS ANNOUNCED ITS INTENTION TO ACQUIRE 18 RAFALE FIGHTER JETS

FLYHIGH.NEWSSeptember 13, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Hits Road Sign During Motorway Landing Exercise

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UKRAINIAN AIR FORCE SU-27 HITS ROAD SIGN DURING A MOTORWAY LANDING EXERCISE

KIEV, UKRAINE – A motorway landing exercise in the Ukraine didn’t go quite like planned when a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 fighter jet smashed a bus sign along the motorway, which was used as a runway during the exercise. The pilot of the Su-27 immediately took off and landed safely on a real runway with the sign attached to the outside of the aircraft’s left … Continue reading UKRAINIAN AIR FORCE SU-27 HITS ROAD SIGN DURING A MOTORWAY LANDING EXERCISE

FLYHIGH.NEWSSeptember 2, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FLY IN A FIGHTER JET

LANGLEY AFB, VIRGINIA – What’s it like to fly in a fighter jet? It’s a question that will only be answered for the lucky few. One of those lucky ones is USAF Lt. Sam Eckholm, member of the USAF F-22 Demonstration Team. Join as he sits in the backseat of a Northrop T-38 Talon jet trainer from the 71st Fighter Training Squadron, known as ‘The … Continue reading VIDEO – WHAT IT’S LIKE TO FLY IN A FIGHTER JET

FLYHIGH.NEWSAugust 16, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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AIRBUS HAS CONFIRMED GERMAN AIR FORCE ORDER FOR 2 MILITARY A321LR AIRCRAFT

TOULOUSE, FRANCE – Airbus has confirmed in a press release that Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has won the first A321LR order for 2 aircraft from Lufthansa Technikc – highlighting the market appeal and versatility of the A320neo Family. The military variant of the aircraft will be multi-role capable and can be equipped for various types of missions, such as troop transport, different MedEvac role setups (medical … Continue reading AIRBUS HAS CONFIRMED GERMAN AIR FORCE ORDER FOR 2 MILITARY A321LR AIRCRAFT

FLYHIGH.NEWSAugust 14, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

WRECKAGE OF DUTCH NH90 MARINE HELICOPTER LOCATED NEAR ARUBA

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WRECKAGE OF DUTCH NH90 MARINE HELICOPTER LOCATED ON SEABED NEAR ARUBA

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – The wreckage of the Royal Netherlands Navy NH90 helicopter that crashed into the sea near Aruba on July 19 has been located on Sunday August 9, Ministerie van Defensie (Dutch Ministry of Defense) reports on Monday. The marine helicopter is laying on the seabed in two pieces. The Ministerie van Defensie is examining whether the helicopter can be recovered. A public-private … Continue reading WRECKAGE OF DUTCH NH90 MARINE HELICOPTER LOCATED ON SEABED NEAR ARUBA

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VIDEO – THE FRENCH AIR FORCE’S OPERATIONAL PERMANENCE

FRANCE – The Armée de l’air (French Air Force) permanently ensures the protection of French airspace under the responsibility of Prime Minister Macron – including the ability to take threats into account in any form, as well as giving assistance to aircraft in difficulty. In 2019 alone, more than 200 abnormal situations required the intervention of French Air Force’s air superiority fighters like the Rafale … Continue reading VIDEO – THE FRENCH AIR FORCE’S OPERATIONAL PERMANENCE

FLYHIGH.NEWSJuly 31, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

Video - The China Air Force J-20 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Aircraft - China's answer to the F-22 and F-35

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VIDEO – THE CHENGDU J-20 – WORLD’S THIRD OPERATIONAL STEALTH FIGHTER AND CHINA’S ANSWER TO THE F-22 AND F-35

BEIJING, CHINA – Watch these 2 impressive and exclusive videos of the Chengdu J-20 on National Day Parade in China on October 1, 2019 and at the 2018 China Airshow in Zhuhai. The J-20 is a massive single-seat, twin-engine, 5th gen stealth fighter made in China -developed and manufactured by China’s Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF), also known as the People’s … Continue reading VIDEO – THE CHENGDU J-20 – WORLD’S THIRD OPERATIONAL STEALTH FIGHTER AND CHINA’S ANSWER TO THE F-22 AND F-35

FLYHIGH.NEWSJuly 26, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

The U.S. confirms fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger aircraft for inspection

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U.S. HAS CONFIRMED USAF FIGHTER JET FLEW CLOSE TO IRANIAN AIRLINER TO INSPECT THE AIRCRAFT

SYRIA -Two USAF F-15s caused a lot of panic aboard a Mahan Air Airbus A310 on Thursday, while the airliner was flying over Syria en route to Beirut in Lebanon. The U.S. military confirmed later on Thursday that one of its fighter jets had flown within a few thousand feet of an Iranian commercial aircraft over Syria to “inspect it,” CNN reports. The U.S. statement … Continue reading U.S. HAS CONFIRMED USAF FIGHTER JET FLEW CLOSE TO IRANIAN AIRLINER TO INSPECT THE AIRCRAFT

FLYHIGH.NEWSJuly 24, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

RAF A400M Cargo Aircraft Conducts Spectacular Beach Landing

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VIDEO – RAF AIRBUS A400M CARGO AIRCRAFT CONDUCTS SPECTACULAR BEACH LANDING

PEMBREY SANDS, WALES – A Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M Atlas Cargo aircraft from RAF Brize Norton paid a rare visit to Pembrey Sands earlier this month to conduct natural surfaces operations. The weather was being wet prior to the aircraft’s arrival at the beach, resulting in the pilot to first conduct some low approaches and some touch and go’s, before the 76 tonne … Continue reading VIDEO – RAF AIRBUS A400M CARGO AIRCRAFT CONDUCTS SPECTACULAR BEACH LANDING

FLYHIGH.NEWSJuly 21, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

A RNLAF NH90 Helicopter Has Crashed In The Carribean

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A ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY NH90 HELICOPTER HAS CRASHED IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – A Royal Netherlands Navy NH90 helicopter has crashed in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Aruba, killing 2 of the 4 crew members. The pilot and a tactical coordinator died in the crash. The other 2 crew members did not suffer serious physical injuries. The NH90 NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) hit the water in the Caribbean Sea near the island … Continue reading A ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY NH90 HELICOPTER HAS CRASHED IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA