Saab unveils the first Gripen F fighter for Brazil, enhancing pilot training, combat readiness, and defence cooperation.
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Fighter pilot vs airline pilot pay in 2026: a global salary breakdown covering the US, Europe, Japan, and China.
Two United States Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided during an aerial demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MUO), Idaho, on May 17, destroying aircraft collectively valued at approximately $136 million.
Airlines across the United States continue competing aggressively for experienced pilots in 2026, especially as military aviators remain among the industry’s most valuable recruits.
Airbus unveils Germany’s first Tranche 4 Eurofighter in Munich with ECRS Mk 1 AESA radar for the Luftwaffe fleet.
Italian Air Force F-35B Lightning II completes first highway landing during Imminent Field 26 exercise hosted in Finland.
Netherlands and Denmark extend F-16 ties to the F-35 as four NATO nations join the WIC at Leeuwarden Air Base.
Turkey signs first domestic contract with TAI for 20 indigenous KAAN stealth fighter jets, delivered between 2028-2030.
GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney advance XA102 and XA103 adaptive-cycle engines for the US Air Force Boeing F-47 fighter.
Spain opens talks with Türkiye for Kaan stealth fighter as Madrid seeks sovereignty over F-35 and FCAS delays.