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The Public Can Fly In Military Fighter Jets

The government owns military fighter jets, and international laws prohibit the sale of the aircraft to individuals. Military contractors can operate fighter jets but international arms regulations prohibit the sale of operational military planes to private entities.

Private companies are not allowed to use private fighter jets for operational purposes involving weapons. The other issue is the international regulations also prohibit that modification of aircraft with a civil design for military operations. Any such aircraft modified in disguise would not be able to get registered so you cannot fly it.

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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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Dornier Alpha Jet

Dornier Alpha Jet: Facts and Specifications

Dornier Alpha Jet

The Dornier Alpha jet is a model that is celebrated across the world for its role in aviation history. Developed in the 1960s as a light-attack training jet by France and Germany, this plane has proven to be a vital asset to many air forces in Europe and beyond.

What started as the initial Alpha Jet E model, from the Dassault-Breguet prototype, has developed over the years with different tweaks to the design, cockpit, and capabilities.

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