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Oct- 2024 -

1 October

Brazil Acquires Additional C-390 Millennium for Air Force

The Brazilian Air Force received a new C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft delivered at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro.

1 October

Air

C-130J Super Hercules. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force

Rojoef Manuel

Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Air

Joe Saballa

UK’s New Electronic Warfare Radar Tested on Eurofighter Jet for First Time

In a first, a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet took to the skies with its new electronic warfare radar from Leonardo.

30 September

Air

The last U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender and two F-15Es Strike Eagle assigned to the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing fly in formation during the KC-10 farewell ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2024. As the final base to operate the KC-10, Travis AFB had the honor of bidding farewell to an aircraft that has been a vital component of the U.S. military’s global reach and power projection capabilities, this ceremony marking the closing of an important chapter in the history of military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

Rojoef Manuel

Final US Air Force KC-10 Extender Aircraft Retires at California Base

The US Air Force has decommissioned its final KC-10 Extender refueling and transport aircraft after more than four decades of service.

27 September

Air

A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The P-8A's primary function is anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and will be the replacement for the P-3C Orion. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike DiMestico/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

AAR Wins Potential $1.2B US Navy Poseidon Maritime Patrol Fleet Upkeep Deal

AAR has received a $1.2-billion contract to perform maintenance for the US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fleet.

26 September

Land

Air Force F-35 Lightning II pilot prepares to refuel

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Inaugurates F-35 Foreign Military Sales Training Facilities in Arkansas

The US Air Force has opened new facilities in Arkansas to offer F-35 Lightning II pilot training under foreign military sales programs.

25 September

Air

Christine Casimiro

Japan Orders New Batch of Fuji T-5 Training Aircraft From Subaru

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has awarded Subaru Corporation a 7.6-billion-yen ($53 million) contract to produce 30 new Fuji T-5 training aircraft, Janes reported.

25 September

Air

Electra’s Ultra Short technology demonstrator takes off from a grass field during a flight demo at Felker Army Airfield at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. Credit: Electra

Rojoef Manuel

Electra Demos Ultra Short STOL Aircraft Prototype for US Air Force

Virginia-based aerospace company Electra has completed flight trials of its “Ultra Short” aircraft prototype for the US Air Force.

24 September

Air

RNZAF Boeing lands at Pegasus Airfield on the Ross Ice Shelf during it's maiden flight to Antarctica.

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Starts Market Research for Boeing 757 Military Airlifter Replacement

New Zealand has begun coordinating with the defense industry in its plans to replace the air force’s Boeing 757 transport aircraft.

24 September

Air

A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane flies over Newport, Rhode Island, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The aircraft was part of a fly over for the opening of the Volvo Ocean Race village. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Andrew Barresi)

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Completes Dolphin Helo, Ocean Sentry Aircraft Modernization Programs

The US Coast Guard has finalized works under its H-65 Dolphin Conversion/Sustainment Program and HC-144 Ocean Sentry Refresh framework.

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