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A US Navy pilot narrowly avoided crashing into the sea by as little as 16 feet after a 'catastrophic' failure aboard his aircraft carrier
A US Navy pilot's quick reaction saved himself and his aircraft from a crash in the Indian Ocean after a "catastrophic failure" occurred aboard his aircraft carrier during landing, documents show. The ...
The Aviationist15d
U.S. Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability for IRST Pods on F/A-18 Super Hornets
The IRST Block II enhances ‘situational awareness by supplementing air-to-air detection and track capabilities, and ...
The Aviationist2d
French Navy Rafales and U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets Perform Cross-Deck Operations During Exercise Pacific Steller
US Navy and French Navy aircraft fly over their carrier strike ... From left, an F/A-18F Super Hornet, F-35C Lightning II, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, and two French Navy Rafale Marine (F4) fighter ...
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Defense Department found safety issues in Boeing Super Hornet program, SABJ investigation reveals
Inspectors have cited similar problems with the Super Hornet program at Boeing's St ... and a contract to convert two VC-25B aircraft into Air Force One planes. The documents shed light on ...
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U.S. Navy Carrier Collision Near Egypt Raises Operational Concerns
A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier collided with a merchant vessel near Egypt. Despite the collision, the nuclear-powered carrier ...