The RAF’s No 3 (Fighter) Squadron has painted a Typhoon in a commemorative anniversary scheme. April 30: The RAF’s No 3 (Fighter) Squadron has released photographs of one of its Typhoon aircraft in a commemorative anniversary paint scheme. The scheme…

The RAF’s No 3 (Fighter) Squadron has painted a Typhoon in a commemorative anniversary scheme. April 30: The RAF’s No 3 (Fighter) Squadron has released photographs of one of its Typhoon aircraft in a commemorative anniversary paint scheme. The scheme…

Two Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II carrier variant (CV) test aircraft have flown together for the first time. April 23: On April 18 two Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II carrier variant (CV) test aircraft flew together for the first time.…

An F-35A Lightning II has completed the first in-flight refuelling mission while configured with external weapons. April 25: On Saturday, April 21, a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft completed the programme’s first in-flight refuelling…

The United Kingdom’s first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II production aircraft has flown its inaugural flight April 16: BK-01, the United Kingdom’s first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II production aircraft, flew its inaugural flight on April 13. Lockheed Martin test…

Combat Aircraft editor Jamie Hunter flew with the 366th FW at Mountain Home Combat Aircraft editor Jamie Hunter flew with the 366th FW ‘Gunfighters’ at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, in February. Exclusive coverage from this assignment appears in the May…

The US Navy has issued a request for information for its future Super Hornet replacement. The US Navy has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a new fighter to replace the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler in…

Two F-35A Lightning IIs have flown in formation over Eglin Air Force Base. April 14: Two F-35A Lightning IIs from the 33rd Fighter Wing flew in formation over Eglin Air Force Base’s range during the unit’s first joint strike fighter…

AgustaWestland North America has delivered two AW139 helicopters to the Egyptian Air Force. April 12: AgustaWestland North America has delivered two AW139 helicopters to the Egyptian Air Force. The aircraft are supplied via the US Army Aviation and Missile Command…

The first A330 Voyager aircraft has flown in service with the Royal Air Force. April 10: The first A330 Voyager aircraft took to the skies for its maiden flight under the command of an AirTanker crew on April 8 to…