November 10, 2016 Military Aviation News

Battle Against IS: The French Fight

11/10/2016

As Iraqi forces fight their way into Mosul, they're receiving air support from a coalition of nations. Among the largest contributors is France. The French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle is currently in the Eastern Mediterranean and is the only European aircraft carrier involved in Operation Inherent Resolve.

Lockheed Martin 'lands' in India to explore partnership avenues

11/10/2016

After making a bid to sell F-16s to India, a team from US aviation major Lockheed Martin arrived in Bengaluru to meet potential industrial partners, officials said on Wednesday. Lockheed Martin's 'Make in India' F-16's (Block 70) executive team is set to conduct a meeting this week with local aerospace suppliers and tier one industry groups to discuss potential partnerships.

F35 Joint Strike Fighter bursts into flames during mid-air training flight causing $2million damage

11/10/2016

The United States military is investigating a fire that erupted during a mid-air training flight of one of its latest generation fighter jets. The Marine Corps is trying to figure out what caused the fire to ignite on an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft that took off from a base in Beaufort, South Carolina, last month, Military.com reported on Monday.

MARINE FIGHTER JETS COLLIDE OFF SAN DIEGO, PILOTS SAFE

11/10/2016

Two Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets collided over the waters off San Diego today, military officials said. One pilot was able to eject from his aircraft and was rescued at sea by the Navy, and the pilot of the other aircraft was able to land his aircraft at a nearby Navy base, officials said.

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