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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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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…)

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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Dornier Alpha Jet

The History and Development of The Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet

The Dassault/Dornier alpha jet has had a long history, from its initial inception to its gradual retirement from service, and is still used today in more civilian pursuits.

Over the years, many adaptations have been made – from the French/German prototype to the MS1 model fighting in Egypt – and each country has had its own view on the worth and purpose of this impressive aircraft.

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