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Israel’s KC-46 “Gideon” Tanker Conducts Maiden Flight
Israel announced the maiden flight and imminent delivery of the new KC-46 “Gideon” tanker, a day after the announcement of the procurement of an additional squadron of F-35Is and one of F-15IAs.
Story: https://theaviationist.com/2026/05/04/israels-kc-46-gideon-tanker-conducts-maiden-flight/
Israel announced the maiden flight and imminent delivery of the new KC-46 “Gideon” tanker, a day after the announcement of the procurement of an additional squadron of F-35Is and one of F-15IAs.
Story: https://theaviationist.com/2026/05/04/israels-kc-46-gideon-tanker-conducts-maiden-flight/
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Israel’s KC-46 “Gideon” Tanker Conducts Maiden Flight
Israel announced the maiden flight and imminent delivery of the new KC-46 “Gideon” tanker, a day after the announcement of the procurement of an
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The U.S. Navy Declares IOC for P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2
The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) was achieved after testing performed by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1) with support from the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290).
Story: https://theaviationist.com/2026/05/03/ioc-for-p-8a-poseidon-i3b2/
The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) was achieved after testing performed by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1) with support from the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290).
Story: https://theaviationist.com/2026/05/03/ioc-for-p-8a-poseidon-i3b2/
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The U.S. Navy Declares IOC for P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2
The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) was achieved after testing performed by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1) with support from the
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B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program Passes Critical Design Review
The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of two B-52 bombers with the new engines, with work on the first bomber starting later this year.
Story: https://theaviationist.com/2026/05/04/b-52j-cerp-passes-critical-design-review/
The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of two B-52 bombers with the new engines, with work on the first bomber starting later this year.
Story: https://theaviationist.com/2026/05/04/b-52j-cerp-passes-critical-design-review/
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B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program Passes Critical Design Review
The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of two B-52 bombers with the new engines, with work on the first bomber
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This is a very, very important development.
https://youtu.be/C1t_0FrYnLM?si=Q3jF94Ic-EiRZeaF
https://youtu.be/C1t_0FrYnLM?si=Q3jF94Ic-EiRZeaF
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The B-52's engine upgrade is a VERY BIG DEAL
The B-52 may fly forever, but its 1960s-era engines certainly won’t, and that’s why it’s such a big deal that the mighty BUFF is finally getting all-new and much more efficient turbofan engines.
Let's talk about why this will have a huge impact on the B…
Let's talk about why this will have a huge impact on the B…
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