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Boeing C-17 Globemaster III: history, features, and performance
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a modern long-haul military aviation cargo aircraft. This tactical airlifter currently plays…
French A330 MRTT refuels Royal Australian Air Force’s C-17A for the first time
An Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Phénix of the French Air and Space Force (Armée de…
US State Department approves possible C-17 aircraft sustainment sale to the UAE
The US Department of Defense announced that the State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to…
USAF awards $23.8 billion contract to Boeing for its C-17 sustainment program
The United States Air Force (USAF) awarded Boeing a follow-up contract to ensure continued support to its C-17…
USAF confirms passenger record for C-17 flight out of Kabul
The United States Air Force confirmed that a single Boeing C-17 transport aircraft evacuated over 800 people out…
800 people board Boeing C-17 flying out of overrun Kabul airport
A USAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft evacuated around 800 people out of Kabul airport after the…
RAF C-17 Globemaster makes emergency landing in Birmingham
About 20 minutes after taking off from RAF Brize Norton (BZZ), United Kingdom, a Royal Air Force C-17…
Anzac Day 2024: Royal Australian Air Force flypast schedules for every AU state
Anzac Day 2024 is to be commemorated in Australia with flypasts in every state and territory. The Royal…
In pictures: Lockheed L-100 cargo plane damaged in runway excursion in Somalia
A Lockheed L-100 Hercules belonging to Ugandan carrier BAR Aviation has suffered a runway excursion upon landing at…
Three dead after Cessna plane crashes into power lines amidst heavy fog: video
Police have confirmed that three men died after a Cessna C-172G aircraft crashed in Oregon, United States (US)…
NZ & AU Air Force transport military aircraft to Honiara in the Solomon Islands
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) displayed teamwork and goodwill when…
Australia sends RAAF aircraft and military personnel to Middle East
Australia has expanded its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft…
From runway to catwalk: how aviation milestones inspired fashion design
What do aviation and fashion have in common? The industries both contribute a large percentage to the global…
Indian Air Force refuels Egypt’s Rafale and MiG-29 fighter jets mid-air: video
An Indian Air Force (IAF) tanker conducted air-to-air refueling operations for the Egyptian Air Force as part of…
Japan considers airdropping cruise missiles from C-2 transport aircraft
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has revealed plans to launch long-range missiles from the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft. …
Rex wants to transport Australia’s researchers to the Antarctic
Regional Express (Rex) announced that it has submitted a proposal to the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) to become…
Trooping the Colour: the 70 aircraft set to join Charles III’s birthday flypast
In the United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday, May 6, 2023, Charles III was crowned King in a coronation…
Here’s where to catch the RAF Hercules farewell flypast across UK
A historic event is set to take place across the United Kingdom as a flypast is planned to commemorate…