Here are the first images of the first Belgian Air Force F-35A during its maiden flight. On May 14, 2024, AY-03, the third of a total order of 34 F-35s destined to Belgium, made its [...] The post Belgian Air Force F-35A Flies For The First Time appeared first on The Aviationist.

About half a dozen vessels from both sides, including frigates and supply and support vessels participated in the days-long exercises that, officially, did not take place. The US and Taiwanese navies unofficially held joint drills [...] The post US And Taiwan Navies Unofficially Conducted Joint Pacific Drills Amid Rising Threats from China appeared...

The incident involved a T-6A Texan II at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. A US Air Force instructor pilot from the 80th Flying Training Wing passed away on May 14, 2024, due to injuries caused [...] The post Air Force Instructor Pilot Dies From Injuries Caused By Ejection Seat Activation On The Ground appeared first on The Aviationist.

If Aurora’s concept passes the Preliminary Design Review by 2025, it will be expected to float, fly and then demonstrate the Liberty Lifter by late-2027 or early 2028. Following General Atomics’ exit from the Liberty [...] The post Aurora Flight Sciences to Continue Design Liberty Lifter Experimental Heavy Cargo Seaplane appeared first on The Aviationist.

As the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft was cancelled earlier this year, the Little Bird is set to continue playing an important role in the 160th SOAR for the foreseeable future. The A/MH-6 Little Bird, one [...] The post Renovated Focus On A/MH-6R Little Bird Upgrade After FARA Cancellation appeared first on The Aviationist.

Last weekend, the Croatian Air Force organized an airshow at Zagreb airport to celebrate the retirement of the MiG-21 Fishbed and the arrival of its replacement, the Dassault Rafale. On May 11, 2024, Zagreb Franjo [...] The post Croatian Air Force Bids Farewell To The Iconic MiG-21, Welcomes The Rafale appeared first on The Aviationist.