Military Operations Archivi - Aviation Report

US F-35A arrives for first Middle East deployment

The Air Force’s fifth generation multi-role aircraft arrived for its first deployment to the Middle East on April 15. The F-35A Lightning IIs are from active duty 388th and reserve 419th Fighter Wings at Hill A... Read More...

Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjak intercepted by UK RAF Typhoon

British RAF Typhoons intercept russian aircraft over the North Sea

Yesterday 29 March 2019 RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) british Typhoon fighter aircraft scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth, with an RAF Voyager from Brize Norton, to monitor two Russian Blackjacks approaching UK ai... Read More...

Italian Eurofighter safeguards Icelandic airspace under NATO deployment for the fourth time

On 11 March, Italian Air Force Eurofighter aircraft arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, to start their four-week deployment to deliver NATO Airborne Surveillance and Intercept Capabilities to meet Iceland’s ... Read More...

RAF Typhoons use Brimstone 2 missile for the first time in Syria

Strikes have decreased in regularity this month, with the terrorists confined to a tiny enclave of territory where there is a significant number of civilians, who are being transported to safety by Syrian Democ... Read More...

First combat strikes for US Marines F-35B in Afghanistan

The Marine Corps F-35B, Lightning II, conducted its first combat strikes in the U.S. Central Command area of responsability in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan, Sept. 27, 2018. During t... Read More...

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RAF Chinook helicopters support French counter-terrorism operations in Mali

Three Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters from RAF Odiham, supported by around 90 British personnel are now fully operational and are supporting French counter-terrorism operations in Mali. The helicopters, ... Read More...

Russian Aerospace Forces TU-160 strategic bombers

UK fighter jets intercept Russian bombers approaching british airspace

Yesterday, Monday 15 January 2018, RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon aircraft scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to monitor two Russian strategic bombers approaching UK airspace. The Russian Air Force Blac... Read More...

6 Dutch F-16 fighters left for the Middle East to join the international coalition against ISIS

On 3 January 2018, 6 Dutch F-16 fighters left for the Middle East from Volkel Air Base to join the international coalition currently fighting against the ISIS terrorist organisation. The Royal Netherlands Ai... Read More...

Italy and Denmark will take over next NATO Air Policing in Baltics

On the Baltic Sea shores, the new year will start with new Allies deploying their jets to Šiauliai, Lithuania, and Ämari, Estonia, to continue NATO Air Policing in the region with the handover ceremonies schedu... Read More...

Strategic bombers Tu-22M3 Russian Air Force

Video: russian bombers Tu-22M3 hit terrorists’ targets in Syria

During the month of November Russian Tu-22M3 long-haul bombers delivered several airstrikes on terrorists’ targets and facilities in Syria to destroy their military capabilities. In each mission six Tu-22M3 ... Read More...

USAF 115th Fighter Wing wraps up deployment to South Korea

Approximately 180 Airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing, 176th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Wisconsin Air National Guard, also known as the Badgers, completed a 3-month Theater Security Package deployment... Read More...

Bye Bye "Atlantic": a 45-year history

Switzerland Air2030: the F-35 JSF candidate

Switzerland Air2030: the Rafale candidate

Switzerland Air2030: the Super Hornet candidate

Italian Navy exercise Mare Aperto (Open Sea) 2019

Hellenic Air Force: exercise Iniochos 2019

Advanced training for Italian Air Force F-35A

Bye Bye "Atlantic": a 45-year history

Alaska: exercise Northern Edge 2019

US Air Force is reactivating 65th Aggressor Squadron with F-35A

Hill AFB fighter wings conduct combat exercise with more than 40 aircraft

Leonardo: 380 mln EUR contract for helicopters AW101 with the Polish Ministry of National Defense

US F-35A arrives for first Middle East deployment

B-52H Stratofortress returned home after deployment to RAF Fairford, England

A British Airways' 747 in heritage BOAC design

Pilatus: successful business year 2018 and now ready for the future

Emirates named Best Airline Worldwide and wins five awards at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2019

China’s first Airbus H215 helicopter delivered to SGGAC for utility missions

All Nippon Airways takes delivery of its first A380

Airbus’ Skyways drone trials world’s first shore-to-ship deliveries

Airbus delivers first FANS-C-equipped A320 to easyJet

US F-35A arrives for first Middle East deployment

British RAF Typhoons intercept russian aircraft over the North Sea

Italian Eurofighter safeguards Icelandic airspace under NATO deployment for the fourth time

RAF Typhoons use Brimstone 2 missile for the first time in Syria

First combat strikes for US Marines F-35B in Afghanistan

RAF Chinook helicopters support French counter-terrorism operations in Mali

UK fighter jets intercept Russian bombers approaching british airspace

6 Dutch F-16 fighters left for the Middle East to join the international coalition against ISIS

Italy and Denmark will take over next NATO Air Policing in Baltics

Video: russian bombers Tu-22M3 hit terrorists’ targets in Syria

USAF 115th Fighter Wing wraps up deployment to South Korea

Red Bull Air Race in Russia for 15-16 June race

Red Bull Air Race not to continue beyond 2019 season

Switzerland Air2030: the F-35 JSF candidate

Switzerland Air2030: the Rafale candidate

D-Day 75 events in the UK and France