February 05, 2011 Military Aviation News

India to hold largest air show in Bangalore from Feb 9

02/05/2011

India will hold its largest air show starting February 9 in Bangalore where 30 countries would bring their latest aerospace products including fighter jets and transport and civilian aircraft. The eighth edition of the biennial Aero India being held from February 9 to 13 is expected to surpass all previous editions of the premiere air show in terms of participation and volume, Secretary Defence Production Raj Kumar Singh said here.

Croatia looking to give military jets facelift

02/05/2011

The Croatian Ministry of Defence has invited representatives from Russian fighter aircraft manufacturers to evaluate whether any of Croatia's fighter planes could be modernized.

Brit fighter plane up for grabs on eBay for just 69,999 pounds

02/05/2011

A two-seater Harrier jet that that helped Britain triumph in the Falklands War, is now being offered for 69,999 pounds on eBay, complete with both cannon and missile storage pods.

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry issues statement on military aircraft crash

02/05/2011

The Ministry’s press service told APA that according to the statement, SU-25 military aircraft owned by the Air Defense Forces crashed during the exercise at 17.25 on February 3. The front landing gear failed to descend. The crew took all measures for landing, but the landing gear did not descend.

Super Hercules aircraft to be inducted today

02/05/2011

The first induction of a military aircraft from the US in around five decades will take place on Saturday with the formal commissioning of the first C-130J 'Super Hercules' military transport plane customised for "special operations".

Russia tests upgraded MiG fighter jet for India

02/05/2011

Russia's MiG corporation on Friday carried out the first test fight of a MiG-29 fighter modernized under a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF).

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