An F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, but the pilot ejected safely, base officials confirmed. According to US Air Force Colonel Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, the pilot experienced an “in-flight malfunction” and was able to eject before the crash. The incident occurred … Read more
At the IDEAS 2024 defence exhibition in Karachi, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced its plans to develop the Pakistan Fighter X (PFX), a state-of-the-art fighter jet equipped with advanced weaponry and cutting-edge technology. Building on the success of the JF-17 Thunder Block 3, the PFX aims to enhance Pakistan’s defence capabilities and establish the … Read more
An F-14 fighter jet crashed on Saturday while on a mission in central Iran, injuring two crew members. It was the second such incident in Isfahan province in less than a month. The air force in sanctions-hit Iran has suffered several crashes in recent years. An F-14 fighter jet crashed on Saturday while on a … Read more
A fighter jet crashed in central China’s Hubei province of Xiangyang, killing one person and injuring two others. Pilot parachuted to safety and was taken to hospital with the other injured. The Chinese civil aviation authority did not immediately determine the cause of the event. A fighter jet crashed in central China on Thursday, killing … Read more
In the movies, Tom Cruise has executed countless difficult and memorable stunts by himself. This time, though, Cruise, 59, flew renowned television personality James Corden in a fighter plane and recreated an aerial daring scene from his upcoming film Top Gun: Maverick. Cruise appears in the upcoming sequel to the fighter pilot thriller Top Gun, … Read more
Two Iranian air force pilots were killed Tuesday when their F-7 training plane crashed in Isfahan province, south of Tehran, the official broadcast said. According to the broadcaster’s website, “the aircraft’s two pilots were killed in the accident that occurred this morning in Anarak district.” According to the provincial deputy governor Mohammad-Reza Jannessari, the fighter … Read more
SEOUL – An F-35A stealth fighter jet made an emergency landing during a training flight on Tuesday for a landing gear problem, Yonhap news agency reported citing the South Korean air force.
The F-16 fighter airplane of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jet crashed near Islamabad on Wednesday. According to PAF spokesperson, PAF Fighter jet F-16 jet was taking part in the March 23 rehearsal when it crash-landed near Shakarparian, Islamabad. Police and rescue officials have cordoned off the crash site. However, the pilot flying the PAF … Read more
