David Cenciotti
Blogger, The Aviationist at Freelance
Military aviation blogger and the man behind @TheAviationist. Journo, IT Sec pro, Computer Eng., Ret. AF officer, speaker, pilot. Former blue check.
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2 weeks ago |
theaviationist.com | David Cenciotti
New test validated F-35’s ability to collect, analyse and share advanced data across geographically dispersed networks. RDAF (Royal Danish Air Force) F-35s flying over the U.S. have successfully executed a new flight test validating secure, classified data-sharing between Lightning II jets flying over the U.S. and a Command Center in Denmark. The event, announced by Lockheed Martin on May 19, 2025, marks the latest milestone in the program’s push for full coalition interoperability.
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2 weeks ago |
theaviationist.com | David Cenciotti
In a wide-ranging and insightful interview on Episode 147 of the TALK4 Podcast, Brigadier General Douglas “Beaker” Wickert, Commander of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, shared exclusive updates and reflections on some of the most high-profile developments in U.S. Air Force aviation.
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1 month ago |
theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso |David Cenciotti
After much speculation about fighter jet losses, an image has now emerged online showing the vertical tail of an Indian Rafale EH allegedly shot down by Pakistan. As we mentioned in our previous report about the ongoing clashes between India and Pakistan, the latter claimed it shot down five aircraft of the former, including three Rafales.
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1 month ago |
theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso |David Cenciotti
As tensions kept rising following the tragic attack on Apr. 22, 2025, which caused the death of 26 civilians, primarily tourists, in Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, India launched an offensive against the neighboring Pakistan. Called “Operation Sindoor,” the Indian escalation included a barrage of air and artillery strikes on targets inside Pakistan. The Indian attack prompted a swift retaliation by Pakistan, with both sides claiming targets destroyed on the ground and aircraft shot down.
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1 month ago |
theaviationist.com | David Cenciotti |Stefano D'Urso
The incident occurred during the display over Pantelleria for the airshow. One of the pilots was transported to the hospital with a suspected leg fracture. Three MB-339 aircraft of the Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori aerobatic display team were involved in a mid-air collision on May 6, 2025, during the Pantelleria Airshow on Pantelleria island, Italy. According to the videos circulated online, one of the aircraft touched two other jets in the formation.
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Disinformation and Chaos Reign as India and Pakistan Clash, Claiming Multiple Losses India launched Operation Sindoor, striking multiple targets in Pakistan and prompting an immediate response from the neighboring country. Story: https://t.co/vg6c7L17ao
