Russia to revamp military transport aircraft fleet
Posted on: Tue Mar 4th, 2008 | RIA Novosti

YEKATERINBURG, March 4 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian Air Force has outlined plans to modernize the country's ageing fleet of military transport aircraft, the Air Force's commander said on Tuesday.

Russian Air Force to purchase first Yak-130 trainers in 2009
Posted on: Tue Mar 4th, 2008 | RIA Novosti

EKATERINBURG, March 4 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Air Force will start procuring its first batch of new Yak-130 trainers in 2009, the Air Force's commander said on Tuesday.

Vulcan Flies Into New Funding Crisis
Posted on: Tue Mar 4th, 2008 | Royal Air Force (UK)

When Avro Vulcan XH558 returned to the skies on 18th October 2007, it was widely expected that a major sponsor would come forward to support her return to the Air Display circuit this summer.

New tanker to bring increased capabilities to warfighter
Posted on: Tue Mar 4th, 2008 | AFPN

WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Air Force officials here announced Feb. 29 the selection of the Northrop Grumman Company to replace the aging KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. After months of reviewing and evaluating proposals from vendors, the source selection team chose Northrop Grumman to produce up to 179 of the ...