April 24, 2010 Military Aviation News

US Military Commander Will Not Promise Not to Down IAF Jets Heading to Iran

04/24/2010

Perhaps highlighting the unprecedented breakdown in relations between Israel and the United States, Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff evaded responding to a question if the United States would shoot down an IAF fighter jet heading to Iran to attack that country’s nuclear facilities.

GE powers 'Green Hornet' fighter in biofuel flight

04/24/2010

Pond scum, grass clippings and old T-shirts may not seem to be terribly appetizing topics, but they are providing food for thought as alternative energy sources that can power today’s United States military aircraft and support broader military strategy aimed at fuel independence.

Irkut plans US$5b Malaysian OEM plant

04/24/2010

Russia's Irkut Corp has pledged an investment of US$5 billion (RM16.5 billion) to establish a full-fledged and diversified original equipment manufacturing (OEM) facility in Sungkai, Perak, soon.

Magnificent men who built a vital flying machine

04/24/2010

The creation of the Boomerang combat aircraft was a remarkable chapter in our aviation history.

India says to have fifth-generation jets in 2018

04/24/2010

NEW DELHI: India will introduce an advanced fighter jet it is building with Russia in 2018, a move that will bring sophistication to its air power but could also spark unease among neighbours China and Pakistan.

Light combat aircraft flies with near-full gear

04/24/2010

Light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas took a significant step towards induction into the Indian Air Force on Friday afternoon.

Boeing-built Orbital Test Vehicle X-37B Begins 1st Flight

04/24/2010

Boeing today announced the successful launch of the Boeing-built Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), also known as the X-37B, for the U.S. Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.

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