Time for you to fly after you get your Pilot's License
Time for you to fly after you get your Pilot's License
F-35s of the Italian Air Force (Author) Romania’s CSAT (Supreme Council of National Defence) has approved the acquisition of F-35 jets. On Apr. 11, 2023, during a meeting focused on the development of Romania’s military aviation, the country’s CSAT (Supreme Council of National Defence) has approved the purchase of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II …
An Italian F-35A. (Image credit: The Aviationist) The 100th Anniversary of the Italian Air Force provided an opportunity for an update on the Italian participation in the F-35 program. The F-35 is no longer a taboo in Italy. After years of ostracism, widespread criticism and a subsequent “low profile” in the communication strategy around the …
Frame from the leaked video showing the F-35C crash. In the box, file photo of the crashed F-35C. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Larissa T. Dougherty) The investigation found that the pilot did not activate two landing assist tools that automatically adjust throttle and maintain the angle of attack, leading to low …
One of the RNLAF F-35s deployed to Malbork (All images taken by Mirosław Gawroński) The RNLAF F-35s are operating alongside the Polish MiG-29s at Malbork. Eight F-35A Lightning II jets have been deployed by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) to Malbork, Poland, to support the air policing effort on the NATO Eastern Flank. The …
An F-35A, in flight above the Mojave Desert in California, January 6, 2023. A developmental test team from the 461st Flight Test Squadron conducted the first flight of an F-35 in the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Courtesy photo – F-35 JPO) The aircraft passed the Functional Test Flight …
File photo of an F-35A (Lockheed Martin) As part of the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 30 years, Canada is purchasing the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lighting II. On Jan. 9, 2023, Canada announced the finalisation of an agreement with the United States (US) government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt & Whitney …
A U.S. Air Force F-35A of the 493rd Fighter Squadron during the recent Falcon Strike 2022 exercise in Italy. (Photo: Stefano D’Urso/The Aviationist) The new APG-85 radar will replace the older APG-81 on the upcoming Block 4 fighters. Last year, the U.S. Air Force’s unfunded wish list for Fiscal Year 2023 mentioned the procurement of …
The F-35B after the incident on Dec. 15, 2022, at Fort Worth (Image credit: Gherardo Fontana/@GFontana767) Some Israeli and U.S. F-35s among the aircraft affected by a technical directive issued by the F-35 Joint Program Office. Some F-35s, including at least 11 F-35s of the Israeli Air Force, and an unspecified number of U.S. F-35s …
Italian and U.S. Marines F-35B pilots and maintainers stand in front of two F-35B fighter jets at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort after the ceremony for the end of the joint training agreement. (Photo: Italian MoD) The Italian pilots and technicians have been training on US soil since 2018. The Italian Ministry of Defense disclosed …
A quite rare sight: an F-35 flying with the flare and ALE-70 towed decoy dispenser doors open. (All images: Steve Fortson) The ALE-70 towed radio frequency countermeasure is stored under a hatch next to the dual infrared countermeasures dispenser doors, that appear to be open too. The images in this post were taken last week …