Clément Charpentreau

6 days ago | aerotime.aero | Clément Charpentreau

Deliveries of the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker are expected to resume within days, following a months-long suspension due to the discovery of structural cracks. While the resumption marks progress, the troubled program continues to face delays in its key Remote Vision System (RVS) upgrade, pushing full operational capability back to 2027. In February 2025, the US Air Force (USAF) halted deliveries after detecting cracks on two aircraft that had just rolled off the production line.

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Clément Charpentreau

In the lead-up to Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9, 2025, Ukrainian drone attacks caused significant disruptions at major Russian airports, particularly in Moscow. These incidents led to widespread flight cancellations and delays, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and prompting heightened security measures.

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Clément Charpentreau

A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11 “Red Rippers”) fell into the sea on April 6, 2025, during a failed night landing attempt on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), according to multiple defense sources. The incident reportedly occurred shortly before 21:00 local time after the jet missed the arresting wires used to bring landing aircraft to a halt on the carrier deck.

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Clément Charpentreau

A Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed near Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in northern Finland on the morning of May 7, 2025, at approximately 11:00 local time, the military confirmed. The aircraft fell within a designated military area, prompting an emergency response. According to the Finnish Defence Forces, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and has been located. The pilot was transported to a health facility for further examination.

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Clément Charpentreau

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following a deadly terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, which is located in Indian-administered Kashmir. This attack resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.  In response, India initiated “Operation Sindoor” on May 6, 2025, launching a series of missile strikes targeting alleged militant infrastructure in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.