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The article discusses the sale of tactical transport aircraft by the aerospace company Airbus Military, especially the C295, in countries in the Asia-Pacific region such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The company Indonesian Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to market the C295. Other topics include the purchase of Alenia C-27J aircraft by Australia, demonstrations of the C295, and the Philippine Air Force's (PAF) requirement for maritime patrol aircraft.

Presents a list of military flight accidents, incidents and losses in 2001. United States Army; Philippine Air Force; British Royal Navy; Italian Coast Guard.

The article discusses corruption in the Philippines regarding its air force acquisition of W-3 Sokol attack helicopters provided by PZL-Swidnik, a subsidiary of AgustaWestland. Though further helicopter procurements have slowed, the Philippines military is said to be proceeding with purchases of trainer aircraft and a second-hand Lockheed Martin C-130.

The article talks about the Philippine Air Force (PAF) C-130T Hercules 5040 (ex USMC 163022) airplane which completed its delivery flight to Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Cebu, in the Philippines on October 9, 2016 from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.

The article reports on the delivery of the first two KAI FA-50PH lead-in fighter trainer/light attack aircraft to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on November 28, 2015.

The article reports on the upgrade of an Airbus Defence and Space C295M military transport aircraft owned by the Philippine Air Force and was tested at Seville San Pablo Airport in Spain on January 23, 2015.

The article reports that the aerospace products maker Airbus Defence and Space had formally handed over the first of three Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft ordered by the Philippine Air Force in Seville, Spain.

The article reports that the Philippines Air Force has activated the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System to monitor the status and location of all personnel and dependents who may be affected by the Category 5 typhoon Haiyan.

The article reports on the death of al Qaeda-linked terrorist leader Zulkifli bin Hir after the Philippine air force dropped four bombs on their camp of Jolo Island, Philippines.

This section offers news briefs concerning air force casualties. A Philippine Air Force (AF) C-130 plane crashed after taking off from Davao City in Mindanao on Auguts 26, 2008. An Indian AF MiG-29 crashed into the Arabian Sea on September 1, 2008. The British Army Air Corps' Apache AH1 crashed after taking off from Forward Operating Base Edinburgh in Helmand, Afghanistan on September 4, 2008.

Presents an update on military aeronautics as of December 2005. Plan of the Belgian government to replace its search and rescue Sea Kings with NH90 aircraft units; Selection of the U.S. Navy squadron VAQ-139 as the first squadron to receive the upgraded Improved Capability III EA-6B Prowler; Decision of the Philippine Air Force to retire its ageing Northrop F-5A aircraft without replacement.

The article offers aircraft industry news briefs. Topics discussed include the denial of aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi's alleged agreement in delivering Superjet 100s to Iran, the acquisition of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner by the Israeli airline company El Al, and the demonstration flight of Israeli-based aircraft manufacturer Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicle for the Philippine Air Force.

The article reports that the Philippine Air Force (PAF)'s FA-50PH Fighting Eagles combat aircraft developed by Korean Aerospace Industries conducted its first combat mission on January 25, 2017 against Abu Sayyaf insurgents in Butig in the province of Lanao del Sur.

The article reports on the plan of the Philippine Air Force to açquire additional KAI FA-50PH fighter planes for its modernisation plan.

The article informs that production of two NC212i light transports have been completed by Indonesian Aerospace (IAe), also known as PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), due for delivery to the Philippine air force in 2017.

The article reports on the delivery of FA-50 Golden Eagle fighters from Korea Aerospace Industries to the Philippine Air Force on November 27, 2015.

A photograph showing the new Bell and Powers helicopters for the Philippine Air Force during the induction ceremony at Villamor Air Base on August 17, 2015 is presented.

The article reports that three C295 medium airlifters from Airbus Defense and Space division of the defense and aerospace products and services provider Airbus Group has been arrived at the Clark Air Force Base in Philippines which were ordered by the country's government in 2014.

The article reports on the delivery of former U.S. Navy Lockheed C-130T Hercules to the Philippine Air Force in the first quarter of 2016.

Photograph of the Philippine Air Force C295M '129' preparing for flight test at Seville-San Pablo Airport in Spain, on January 23, 2015 is presented.

The article focuses on the bids solicited by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for a pair of long-range patrol aircraft fitted with a variety of sensors, including communication intelligence (COMINT) systems.

The article offers military and commercial aviation news briefs as of September 1, 2014 on topics including the potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of two surplus Lockheed C-130T Hercules aircraft to the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the sixth Boeing C-17A Globemaster III airlifter received by the Indian Air Force, and a contract awarded to aerospace company Lockheed Martin.

The article informs that the Bell UH-IH Iroquois helicopters ordered for Philippine Air Force (PAF) have been delivered to Clark Air Force Base (AFB) for the 67th anniversary of PAF and also informs that Rice Aircraft Services Inc and Eagle Copters are jointly supplying 21 Iroquois to PAF.

The article focuses on a contract signed by AgustaWestland with the Filipino government for the delivery of eight AW109 Power helicopters for the Philippine Air Force.

The article reports that a Rockwell OV-10 Bronco military airplane of the Philippines air force crashed during a night flying exercise on June 23, 2010.

The article focuses on Philippines' plans related to air force transformation including purchase of new counter-insurgency and light attack aircraft as well as used F-16 fighters for defending nation's territory. It has decided to include two maritime patrol aircraft which will be dedicated to command and control surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) tasks. It has decided to forward requests for acquisition of 12 former US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 25 fighters from Washington.

The article reports on the secondary radar system delivered by the European Aeronautic Defence and Space (EADS) to the Philippine Air Transportation Office. EADS said that the MSSR 2000 I (Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar), designed for traffic control purposes, is the primary building block of a comprehensive modern air traffic control network in the country. Defence Electronics' first air traffic control system that features the latest Mode-S and its properties are also discussed.

The article reports on the plan of the Philippines to revive a competition to acquire 10 renovated Bell UH-1H Huey utility helicopters. It states that a request for information was issued by the Philippine air force in 2007 after they secured a $9 million budget for the secondhand helicopters. Accordingly, helicopters of the Philippines comprises Vietnam War-era UH-1Hs and MD Helicopters MG520s, in which the majority were donated by the U.S.

The article reports that another batch of 18 SF-260F primary trainers from mid-2009 will be delivered to the Philippine air force, under a $13.8 million deal with Italy's Alenia Aermacchi. To be delivered over an 18-month period, the new aircraft will be manufactured in Italy, but assembled locally by Aerotech Industries Philippines. Alenia Aermacchi will also provide pilot and technician training services, ground support equipment and spare parts under the deal. Manila is a long-time operator of the SF-260.

The article reports on the investigation into the selection of MD Helicopter's MG530F for a six-aircraft attack helicopter requirement worth 1.2 billion pesos by the Philippine government in response to complaints from losing bidder PZL-Swidnik. The firm complained that its Kania offer had been rejected despite shortcomings in the MDHI bid. The Department of Defence (DOD) says that it is examining possible corruption in the tender. The deal is part of the air force modernization plan.

The article reports that the Philippines is to finalize a deal with Alenia Aermacchi for 18 new-build SF-260E primary/basic trainers, according to Major General Pedro Insierto. Deliveries of the aircraft, powered by the Lycoming AEIO-540 engine, will conclude during 2008. Twenty-five of such aircraft are still in service in the Philippine Air Force.

The article reports that the Philippines has approved a 5 billion peso-budget for the modernization program of its air force. Included in the program's projected equipment acquisition are new helicopters. The air force's modernization program board has already received the requirement for eight attack and eight utility helicopters. The board will discuss the specifications before commencing with the bidding process in late July 2007.

The article reports that Singapore's retirement of its Aermacchi S211 fleet will leave the Philippine Air Force as the only military operator of the basic jet trainer. It presents a statement issued by Air Force chief Jose Reyes regarding the matter. The reason for the decision of the Philippines not to acquire new aircraft is cited. It also reports on the aircraft that might be purchased by the country.

This article reports on a plan by the Philippine Air Force to take delivery of a Lockheed Martin C-130 transport that has been in refurbishment at local maintenance company Asian Aerospace since February 2004. Air force chief Jose Reyes says the redelivery will expand the Philippine's C-130 fleet to three aircraft, but that a requirement exists to field at least six.