May 22, 2010 Military Aviation News

Desperation Spurs MiG-29 Sales

05/22/2010

Although many nations (Algeria, Malaysia, Lebanon) are refusing, or retiring, MiG-29s, Syria is eager to get them. That's because Syria is broke, and patron Iran is becoming less generous (because of its own economic problems) with subsidies for military equipment.

Raptors Coming Back to Guam, Okinawa

05/22/2010

The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to deploy F-22A Raptors to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and Kadena Air Base, Japan, in late May for approximately four months.

France certain about Rafale order

05/22/2010

France looks set to clinch a multibillion-dollar deal for the sale of Rafale jet fighters to Brazil.

RPT-New Chinese fighter jet expected by 2018: US intel

05/22/2010

China is building an advanced combat jet that may rival within eight years Lockheed Martin Corp's (LMT.N) F-22 Raptor, the premier U.S. fighter, a U.S. intelligence official said.

China to train Indonesian pilots for Su-family fighters

05/22/2010

Indonesia and China have agreed to continue cooperation in training pilots for Russian-made Su-family fighters in service with the Indonesian air force, the Antara news agency said on Friday.

Boeing to Highlight Partnership Opportunity at 1st Air Power Brazil Conference

05/22/2010

Boeing will focus on its continuing partnership opportunity with Brazil at the first Air Power Brazil conference (Fórum Nacional de Defesa Aérea 2010).

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