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theaviationist.comIsrael's First KC-46 Refueling Tanker Completes Maiden Flight Ahead of Delivery
Israel's initial KC-46 refueling tanker, named Gideon, has finished its first flight and is set for delivery in the coming weeks. The aircraft is part of an order for at least six units. It enhances Israel's ability to conduct long-range aerial operations.
The War ZoneU.S. Air Force Completes Modifications on Qatar-Donated Boeing 747-8 for Interim Air Force One Duties
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifications and flight testing on a Boeing 747-8i donated by Qatar, now being painted in red, white, gold, and blue livery. The VC-25B Bridge aircraft is on schedule for delivery to the Presidential Airlift Group this summer. It will serve as an…
Sergey Kustov / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)U.S. Air Force to Deliver First B-52 for Engine Upgrade to Boeing Later This Year
The U.S. Air Force announced that the first B-52 bomber will arrive at Boeing's San Antonio facility later this year for re-engining under the Commercial Engine Replacement Program. The program recently completed its critical design review, delayed from original plans. The upgrad…
theaviationist.comU.S. Air Force Completes Modifications and Testing on Qatari-Donated Boeing 747 for Air Force One
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One. The jet is expected to be ready for President Donald Trump this summer and is currently being repainted in his livery. The status was announced late Friday…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Ukrainian Mi-24 Helicopter Records Over 180 Air-to-Air Engagements with Tally Marks Due to Limited Space
A Czech-supplied Mi-24 Hind helicopter gunship in Ukrainian service has recorded more than 180 air-to-air kills. The ground crew ran out of space for painting kill silhouettes and switched to tally marks. The report highlights the helicopter's extensive combat achievements.