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Retired Alpha Jets Are Finding A New Home

Do you know that retired Alpha Jets are finding new homes? In the early 1960s, the various European air forces started to think about their requirements for the coming decades. Among the results was the development of a new generation of jet trainers to substitute such traditional aircraft as the Fouga Magister and the Lockheed T-33. In this practice, the two chief competitors become the Franco-German Dassault-Dornier “Alpha Jet” and the British Aerospace “Hawk.”

The Hawk would finally be the winner in the race, although the Alpha Jet had been a bit ahead. The Alpha Jet was built in high numbers and served with many air forces for decades. This post provides a description and history of the Alpha Jet and the Argentine”FMA Pampa,” a modest jet trainer with some origins in the Alpha Jet design.

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France Is in the move of Replacing Alpha Jets

France is Replacing Alpha Jets

The alpha jet has been an important symbol of French aviation and warfare for decades now, but it seems that the air force is about to call time on its service in favor of new and improved models. It is believed that France currently has 86 of these Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alpha Jet trainers in active service but, after years of fantastic service and training for the next generation of pilots, the time has come to upgrade with a new fleet. The question is, which plan is the likely replacement?

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Blue Angels Don’t Want the Navy’s New Planes. Here’s Why?

The Blue Angels have been a beloved part of American air shows for decades and this is largely due to the speed and aerial acrobatics of the squad’s jets, the F18 Hornet.  This fleet can perform slick maneuvers and precision turns because of their shape, weight, and the pilot’s familiarity with the systems.

If the Navy goes ahead with plans to upgrade the fleet, this could change.  For years now, the Blue Angels have had a strong love affair with the F/A-18 Hornet.

Despite the plane’s increasing age and the wear and tear that has been observed over the years, the Navy’s demonstration team wants to hold onto these planes for as long as possible. (more…)

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France Is Creating Goals For Their New Fighter Jet Pilots

French Air Force

The French Air Force is looking to launch a tender for new aircraft that will facilitate training for fighter pilots, and the interest from companies and manufacturers across the world means that it is turning into quite the competition.
 
At the moment, France lacks the budget to develop new alpha jets of its own, but their current fleet of Dassault/Dornier alpha jets is due to be taken out of service.

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RAF and French Air Force Pilot’s acheived a double first

Double First

The French and British air forces are right proud of their prized aircraft. Not only are their planes some of the most impressive, technologically advanced machines around, they also own some of the fastest alpha jets available.

It takes a lot of skill, training, and trust to earn the right to fly these jets and those that make it are celebrated for their achievements. It is this prestige that makes the events of 2013 so important. An exchange of pilots took place to that would result in a historic double first.

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Patrouille de France: France’s leading demonstration teams

Patrouille de France

If you think of French air displays and the grand sight of the French Tricolour streaming across the sky in smoke, you are sure to be thinking of Patrouille de France.

Patrouille de France are one of France’s leading demonstration teams and are based at 701 airbases in Salon de Provence.

The team has been performing aerial displays since 1953 and are still a massive draw for crowds. A day spent with Patrouille de France is a massive honor for any aviation fan and one that is sure to bring many surprises.

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The World’s Fastest Business Jet?

Fastest Business Jet

Business jets are one of the must-have items are CEOs, billionaires and those that require their own personal form of air travel to get across the country in a hurry.

The problem is that with so many companies, stars and individuals all buying these planes, how do they stand out from the crowd and show that not only is their jet the most lavish option available, it is also the fastest?

The answer, according to the team at Saker Aircraft, is to buy one of their new S-1 alpha jets. (more…)