In early 2011 Hawker Beechcraft was participating in flight demonstrations related to the USAF-led Light Air Support (LAS) program.

On 17 March the United Nations Security council approved a no fly zone over Libya. Resolution 1973 was passed on a vote of 10-0 by the council, with Russia, China and Germany notably abstaining.(Read More)

The USAF's decade-long battle to acquire new tankers to replace its ageing KC-135E fleet has resulted in the naming of the Boeing 767 NewGen Tanker as the winner of its KC-X competition on February 24.(Read More)

Chief of Naval Operations ADM Gary Roughead and Marine Corps Commandant Gen James Amos signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on tactical aircraft integration (TACAIR) on March 14.(Read More)

VX-30 'Bloodhounds' is a US Navy squadron that just keeps re-inventing itself to meet new missions as dictated by the Fleet. (Read More)

As the T-38 marks its 50th year, Combat Aircraft details this popular trainer and its current role, and looks ahead to the future and its potential replacement.(Read More)

Araxos in Greece is the last place on the planet where you can still see venerable A-7 Corsair IIs in action. The Hellenic AF is the last operator of the charismatic ‘SLUF’, and they are still providing a key capability. (Read More)

Peter R. Foster provided Combat Aircraft with an excellent overview of the Royal Air Force of Oman in its 50th year. The full version of this article appears in Combat Aircraft issue 10.3...(Read More)

Combat Aircraft Editor Jamie Hunter recently flew with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s from 331 Skv at Bodo ...(Read More)