A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert on Monday, killing all eight people on board, military officials confirmed. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission in support of a radar modernization programme when it went down moments after leaving the runway. […]
Military aviation
PAF trainer jet crashed near Mardan, two pilots martyred
MARDAN: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) trainer jet crashed near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday during a routine training mission, resulting in the martyrdom of both pilots on board, according to the military’s media wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that the aircraft was engaged in a standard training sortie when it went […]
Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed in Assam
An Indian Air Force transport aircraft has crashed in the northeastern state of Assam, according to Indian media reports, prompting an official investigation into the cause of the incident. The aircraft, identified as an AN-32 transport plane operated by the Indian Air Force, reportedly went down during landing within the perimeter of an air force […]
Colombian military plane crash death toll rises to 66
BOGOTA — The death toll from a Colombian Air Force plane crash has risen to 66, nearly doubling earlier figures, as rescue teams continued recovering bodies from the wreckage, military sources said. The incident, involving a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, is among the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years for Colombia’s armed forces. Dozens of […]
Indian Air Force Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Assam
ASSAM: An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in India’s northeastern state of Assam during a routine training mission, officials confirmed on Friday. According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the aircraft went down in the Karbi Anglong district after losing contact with air traffic control. The twin-engine multirole fighter had taken off […]
Indian air force HAL Tejas fighter crashes during landing, pilot safe
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) suffered another setback with the loss of a HAL Tejas earlier this month, Indian media reported. The pilot ejected safely after the aircraft sustained severe damage during landing at an operational or forward air base following a routine training sortie. Read More: India faces setback as Armenia halts Tejas fighter jet […]
Pakistan’s JF-17 draws global defence attention
Pakistan may face a supply crunch as global demand for the JF-17 fighter jet rises sharply, according to a report. Several countries have shown fresh interest in the aircraft. However, current production capacity may fall short of expectations. Bloomberg reported that interest has surged after the jet proved its capabilities in the May 2025 conflict. […]
India calls ‘isolated occurrence’ Tejas fighter jet crash in Dubai
NEW DELHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Monday described the crash of a Tejas fighter jet in Dubai last week as an “isolated occurrence” caused by “exceptional circumstances,” without offering further details. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) issues statement on IAF Tejas crash, says the recent Dubai Air Show incident was an isolated case with no […]
Türkiye halts C-130 flights following fatal Georgia crash
Türkiye has suspended all C-130 military cargo flights after one of its planes crashed in Georgia, killing 20 people on board. The defence ministry announced the precautionary move on Thursday, saying flights would remain halted until detailed inspections and safety checks are complete. The crash occurred on Tuesday as the aircraft was returning from Azerbaijan. […]