Archive for the ‘air’ Category

Air show plane crashes into three homes in Oregon

Sunday, July 16th, 2006

A British fighter plane participating in the Hillsboro Air Show crashed into three homes near Hillsboro airport, igniting a massive fire that forced emergency officials to evacuate the area.Link

The Joint Strike Fighter Gets a Name : Introducing the ‘Lightning…

Friday, July 7th, 2006

The Air Force chief of staff announced Lightning II as the F-35 name during a Joint Strike Fighter Inauguration Ceremony today at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. at Fort Worth, Texas. Link

IAF to acquire 126 aircrafts and 80 helicopters

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will acquire 126 new fighter aircraft and 80 helicopters as part of its efforts to strengthen its airpower, Chief of Air Staff SP Tyagi said.Link