15 May 2025

Flying in a fighter jet: preparing for your flight

Find out how to prepare effectively for a flight in a fighter jet: practical advice, medical requirements, and what to expect during the flight. Flying in a fighter jet: an experience available to civilians Fighter jet flights, once reserved for the military, are now available to civilians in France. Aircraft such as […]
15 May 2025

How fast do planes fly depending on their altitude?

Discover the maximum speeds of planes according to altitude: regulations, flight performance, and differences between light aircraft, private jets, and airliners. The speed of an aircraft is never constant. It varies depending on many factors: weight, type of aircraft, weather conditions, but above all altitude. Altitude has a direct impact on engine […]
8 May 2025

India-Pakistan crisis: five Indian aircraft shot down according to Islamabad

Tensions rise between India and Pakistan after air strikes and the loss of fighter jets, including Rafale aircraft. The India-Pakistan Conflict of May 2025: Analysis of Recent Events The Origins of the Escalation On April 22, 2025, an armed attack targeted a group of vacationers in the Baisaran Valley, near Pahalgam, in […]
31 March 2025

Russia: new delivery of Su-35S fighters in 2025

Russia receives its first Su-35S in 2025. Technical analysis of the delivery, the capabilities of the fighters and the production issues. The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), under the aegis of Rostec, delivered the first batch of Su-35S fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) in March 2025. These 4++ generation aircraft, factory […]
3 February 2025

Dassault Albatros: a new asset for French maritime surveillance

On January 24, 2025, the prototype Dassault Aviation Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft made its maiden flight, temporarily registered F-WATM. Derived from the Falcon 2000LXS business jet, the Albatros retains the elegant lines of its predecessor, while incorporating equipment specific to its future missions. The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has ordered […]
20 November 2024

The daily life of a fighter squadron in France, USA, China and Russia

Discover the daily life of fighter squadrons in France, USA, China and Russia: training, logistics, pilots’ lives, technical challenges. The daily life of a fighter squadron is marked by intensive training, rigorous logistics and constant mission preparation. In France, the USA, China and Russia, pilots and their teams are involved in complex […]
28 October 2024

France steps up military support for Ukraine

France backs Ukraine against Russia, promising Mirage 2000, troop training and support for a “victory” plan. France has renewed its military support for Ukraine, stepping up troop training and equipment deliveries. With the Kyiv “victory plan”, French diplomacy supports a negotiated end to the conflict. In addition to training a brigade, France […]
28 October 2024

Boeing discontinues Starliner and other space programs

Faced with financial losses, Boeing is considering selling its space division, including the Starliner program, to refocus its activities. Boeing is going through a major financial crisis, exacerbated by delays and cost overruns in its space and defense programs. The Starliner program, designed to transport astronauts to the ISS, has suffered numerous […]
21 October 2024

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works expands in the Netherlands

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre collaborate for advanced technological solutions in aerospace defense. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, renowned for its innovations in the aerospace sector, has signed a collaboration agreement with the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR). This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims […]