The Air Forces http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/forums/69 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:22:17 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/forums/69 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ article: PLAAF improved but still lagging ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11524/t/article-PLAAF-improved-but-still-lagging.html Not that surprising.


China AF Improved Though Still Lagging

November 05, 2009
Associated Press

BEIJING - China's rapidly modernizing air force is planning a display of its new military might for its 60th anniversary, showcasing a wide-ranging technical upgrade that has boosted its capabilities, though it still lags far behind its main rival, the United States.

The People's Liberation Army... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11524 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:42:12 GMT <![CDATA[ India buying C-17? (and C-130J) ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11514/t/India-buying-C-17-and-C-130J-.html
India Seeks To Bolster Transport With 10 C-17s - Defense News

India Seeks To Bolster Transport With 10 C-17s

By Vivek Raghuvanshi
Published: 5 Nov 2009 17:07

NEW DELHI - The Indian Defence Ministry is negotiating the purchase of C-17... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bager1968) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11514 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:44:28 GMT <![CDATA[ Saudi AF bombs Yemen's Houthi rebels across border ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11498/t/Saudi-AF-bombs-Yemen-s-Houthi-rebels-across-border.html I take it this is the first time this force has seen any action since the 1st Gulf War?


http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2009/11/20091151323886933.html

The Saudi air force has bombed strongholds of Houthi fighters in northern Yemen, the group's spokesman has said.

The attack on Thursday... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11498 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:23:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Thai Army in Aria contract for Blimps, Communications ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11489/t/Thai-Army-in-Aria-contract-for-Blimps-Communications.html The statement that I highlighted in green is more surprising to me considering Thailand has been a close US ally since the Vietnam War, IIRC.


Thailand Contracts Aria for Blimps, Communications
03-Nov-2009 13:49 EST

In early 2009, Aria International, Inc. announced a contract from the Royal... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11489 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:22:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Man accidentally pulls EJECT lever on Pilatus PC7 and... ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11465/t/Man-accidentally-pulls-EJECT-lever-on-Pilatus-PC7-and-.html

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,571147,00.html?test=latestnews

A passenger enjoying a civilian joyride accidentally cut the trip short when he ejected... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11465 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:56:34 GMT <![CDATA[ Russian military IL76 Candid crashes in Siberia ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11448/t/Russian-military-IL76-Candid-crashes-in-Siberia.html



Crew killed in Siberia plane crash
The plane was unable to gain height before crashing[EPA]

feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11448 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:03:22 GMT <![CDATA[ United Airlines retires last 737 ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11444/t/United-Airlines-retires-last-737.html No more 737s for the "Friendly Skies".


United Airlines retires its last 737
United Airlines retired its last Boeing 737 on Wednesday, sending it off with a cross-country trip that was a retirement flight for one of its longtime pilots, too.

Capt. Bob Russo piloted the plane from Washington to Chicago to Denver to Los Angeles on Wednesday, with a final leg to San Francisco. Russo said that as he piloted the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11444 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:26:43 GMT <![CDATA[ "Top Gun's" Maverick may go back in air as "Flying Tiger" ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11411/t/-quot--Gun-39-s-quot-Maverick-may----air--quot-Flying-Tiger-.html
More details at this other thread. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11411 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:41:32 GMT <![CDATA[ USAF HC130 crew vs. 150 Sudanese Soldiers- a 2006 standoff ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11390/t/USAF-HC130-crew-vs-150-Sudanese-Soldiers-a-2006-standoff.html The untold story from 3 years ago, revealed:

FROM THE AIR FORCE TIMES October 27, 2009
TRAPPED IN SUDAN

11 airmen in an HC-130 'taxi' run. 150 Sudanese soldiers with weapons. It added up to trouble.

By Michael Hoffman
mhoffman@militarytimes.com
One senior airman threw his weight against the door of the HC-130 King as 150 armed Sudanese soldiers... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11390 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:09:18 GMT <![CDATA[ Gulf Air Forces in Review ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11356/t/Gulf-Air-Forces-in-Review.html

Aircraft, Helicoter, UAV and Air Defence Procurement Programmes


06:18 GMT, October 23, 2009 defpro.com | Air power has played a major part in recent and past conflicts in the Middle East, and remains a key element of the strategic... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11356 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:29:08 GMT <![CDATA[ PLAAF/PLANAF female pilots to get new flight suits! ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11344/t/PLAAF-PLANAF-female-pilots-to-get-new-flight-suits-.html
http://big5.cri.cn/gate/big5/english.cri.cn/6909/2009/08/31/45s512398.htm

Interesting pictures [of the aircraft]. image

feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11344 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:13:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Libya buys 12-15 Su35s, other jets ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11308/t/Libya-buys-12-15-Su35s-other-jets.html Will someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this the first export order of the Su35?


Libya To Buy Russian Fighter Jets For $1B: Report
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Published: 19 Oct 2009 08:23

MOSCOW - Libya is planning to buy more than 20 Russian fighter jets in a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11308 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:08:35 GMT <![CDATA[ Indonesian "Puna" UAV to start operating in 2010? ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11284/t/Indonesian-Puna-UAV-to-start-operating-in-2010-.html Another way to keep tabs on Jemaah Islamiyah and other threats:


Indonesia to operate terrorist surveillance plane in 2010
(philstar.com) Updated October 18, 2009 03:00 AM


JAKARTA, (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's technology review and development agency will operate a mini man-less... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11284 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:26:25 GMT <![CDATA[ AIR-2 Genie ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11277/t/AIR-2-Genie.html feeds@yuku.com (seasick) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11277 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:45:24 GMT <![CDATA[ Egypt to spend 3.2billion for 24 Block50/52 F16s ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11272/t/Egypt-to-spend-3-2billion-for-24-Block50-52-F16s.html Wow.


Egypt to Spend up to $3.2B Adding to F-16C/D Fleet
15-Oct-2009 18:41 EDT

The Egyptian government wants to buy 24 F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft, associated parts, weapons, and equipment to modernize its air force. The request, made Oct 9/09 through the US... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11272 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:10:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Search for pilot after 2 F16s collide off SC coast ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11271/t/Search-for-pilot-after-2-F16s-collide-off-SC-coast.html Hopefully they'll find the pilot.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091016/ap_on_re_us/us_f16_collision


Pilot sought after 2 F-16s collide off S.C. coast
AP

CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Air Force says crews are searching for an F-16 fighter pilot off the coast of South Carolina after two jets collided Thursday night.

... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11271 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:01:46 GMT <![CDATA[ Super Hornet version of Suf32FN maritime strike aircraft ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11268/t/Super-Hornet-version-of-Suf32FN-maritime-strike-aircraft.html
Could some F/A-18F models be converted into high speed ASW/ASUW a/c like the SuFN32?

The A-6 was to be fitted with sonobuoy dispensers in pods to aid specialist ASW a/c with... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (sciquest) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11268 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:24:23 GMT <![CDATA[ The USAF's 4 Biggest Fears! ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11256/t/The-USAF-s-4-Biggest-Fears-.html HA!

Silly me, I thought the answer was:

US Marines
Congress
US Army
US Navy image

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military_law/4332165.html

The Air Force's 4 Biggest Fears
Think that U.S. warplanes will always rule the skies? Think again, say Air Force officials.

By Joe Pappalardo
Published on:... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11256 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:41:10 GMT <![CDATA[ Chinese C919 "Big Plane" to rival largest Boeing/Airbus a/c ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11242/t/Chinese-C919-Big-Plane-to-rival-largest-Boeing-Airbus-a-c.html While this applies more to the civil aviation industry, perhaps this might be another possible troop ferry/airlifter for the PLAAF if the need ever arose?


China wants to rival Boeing, Airbus with its C919 'big plane'

BEIJING - For now, China's big entry into the standard passenger jet business is little more than a 20-foot-long model plane on display here at Beijing Expo air show.
But the model - of the planned C919,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11242 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:50:47 GMT <![CDATA[ Pakistan gets new-build Block 52 F16s ]]> http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11237/t/Pakistan-gets-new-build-Block-52-F16s.html More toys for the Pakistani AF:

Quote from: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/news/press_releases/2009/091013ae_f16_pakistan-unveil.html

Lockheed Martin Unveils First New F-16 For Pakistan In Ceremony Attended By Air Force Chiefs

FORT WORTH, Texas, October 13th, 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] unveiled... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (San Mao An) http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/topic/11237 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:42:21 GMT