All German Air Force articles – Page 4

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Tornado could fly on into 2030s, partners say

2014-09-24T17:48:09Z

Europe’s Panavia Tornado will remain in use as a relevant frontline asset for more than another 10 years, according to its programme partners, even though one of its main operators does not plan to retain the type beyond the end of this decade.

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Learjet crashes after collision with Eurofighter

2014-06-23T16:54:00Z

​A Eurofighter Typhoon has collided with a Bombardier Learjet operated by GFD over Olsberg, North Rhine Westphalia in Germany today. The Learjet crashed in open countryside and was totally destroyed with a crew of two on board. The German air force Typhoon has landed safely with no injuries to its ...

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First German A400M takes shape

2014-02-10T13:50:00Z

​Airbus Defence & Space has started the final assembly of its A400M tactical transport for a fourth nation, with Germany’s lead example due for delivery in November 2014.

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Transall crew's error preceded head-on incursion

2014-01-20T11:43:00Z

Pilots of a Transall C-160 transport misunderstood a taxi clearance before lining up on a runway on which an Airbus A319 was departing in the opposite direction.