Indonesian Air Force to buy 6 more Sukhois

Posted at: Wed Dec 6th, 2006

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) will buy six more Russian-made Sukhoi jet fighters until 2009, Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Herman Prayitno said on Wednesday. "We now only have four Sukhois consisting of two of type 27 and two of type 30. We ...

First F-35 flight may be Monday

Posted at: Wed Dec 6th, 2006

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the costliest weapons procurement project ever, is set to make its maiden test flight next week, a U.S. general running the project said on Tuesday.

Thunderbirds release 2007 show schedule

Posted at: Wed Dec 6th, 2006

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFPN) -- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," has announced its 2007 air show schedule. The team is scheduled to perform more than 68 shows in 21 states and nine European countries. The 2007 schedule is as follows:...