March 19, 2011 Military Aviation News

France denies reports of losing its warplane over Libya

03/19/2011

The French General Staff denied on Sunday media reports that one of its Air Force planes was shot down, saying that all warplanes returned to their bases.

U.S., Coalition Attack Libya Air-Defense Systems With ‘Operation Odyssey’

03/19/2011

President Barack Obama said he’s authorized U.S. armed forces to begin “limited” operations to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya, as U.S. and coalition ships and aircraft hit the North African nation’s air defenses.

British forces fire missiles at Gaddafi

03/19/2011

David Cameron ordered British forces into action against Libya in “Operation Ellamy” after world leaders united to tell the dictator the “time for action” had come.

Military action launched against Libyan forces

03/19/2011

Military action against Libyan forces was under way today as Prime Minister David Cameron declared that "the time for action has come" after dictator Muammar Gaddafi flouted his own ceasefire to mount continued attacks against his own people.

World Leaders Agree on Using Military Force in Libya

03/19/2011

Sarkozy said Saturday the international community has a duty to respond to the call of the civilians who are facing a military assault from forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Military assets in play in Libya crisis

03/19/2011

NATO said its ambassadors would meet to discuss their response, while analysts expect an initial strike would target Libya's military aircraft, air force bases and communication systems.

First Saudi A330 MRTT converted by Iberia performs maiden flight

03/19/2011

The first Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport for the Royal Saudi Air Force completed its four hour maiden flight on Wednesday. The aircraft was converted by Iberia as part the partnership between Iberia Maintenance and Airbus Military.

Libya May Give The F-22 Its First Wartime Test

03/19/2011

The Air Force’s most beloved fighter jet missed out on the last ten years’ worth of warfare. Now that the United Nations has approved a no-fly zone in Libya, the service is indicating the F-22 Raptor will get its first taste of combat.

Obama's Brazil trip may influence possible F/A-18 Hornet deal

03/19/2011

When President Barack Obama travels to Brazil this weekend, one of the many items on his agenda eventually could have an impact on thousands of aerospace workers in St. Louis.

Britain to deploy fighter aircraft for Libya mission

03/19/2011

Earlier Friday, Cameron told parliament that Royal Air Force (RAF) Tornado and Typhoon fighter aircraft would be moved to air bases in the region 'in the coming hours', from where they could be deployed.

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