Israel shelves tanker replacement plans

The Israeli air force has shelved plans to find a near-term replacement for its Boeing 707 tankers.

A senior air force source says that after evaluating the possible alternatives, a decision has been taken to retain the current fleet of converted aircraft. Other options under consideration had included modifying Boeing 767s and the Gulfstream G550 business jet, which has already been adapted for Israeli use as a surveillance platform.
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More and more evidence seems to indicate a strike on Iran is no longer on the cards…

Since there are no ‘visible’ squadron markings, I am assuming that these are still test units.

Not quite right.

Lots of PLAAF units do not carry sqd markings.

Hercules holds a “special place” in Indian Aviation????????????

Now I have read it all! 😮

There has been a lot of “heart-break” amongst Pakistani enthusiasts over why the JF-17 was restricted to only static displays at Farnborough.

In my view, the reason could be that JF-17 does not have any kind of flight certification. The Farnborough authorities did not want to take any kind of risk given the number of spectators on the ground. So, they allowed only static displays but no flying displays.

Dont worry about our broken hearts anymore…. 😀

PAF’s JF-17 Thunder to participate in Farnborough Air Show
LONDON, July 5 (APP)- Pakistan Air Force will put on display its latest JF-17 Thunder warplanes at the world famous international air show in Farnborough from July 19 to 22, it was announced by Pakistan High Commission.The spokesperson at the High Commission said two aircraft will display their flying characteristics during the course of the biennial show where leading world defence manufacturers often unveil their latest aviation tools.PAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rao Suleman Qamar is expected to be present on the occasion.
The Pakistan Air Force officially inducted its first JF-17 squadron on February 18 this year. The aircraft has been co-produced with China and will eventually replace its present fleet of F-7, A-5 and Mirage planes.
The Air Force has already announced that it has a confirmed order for 150 JF-17’s which may increase to 250 aircraft.
JF-17 Thunder aircraft is an advanced multi-role light combat aircraft jointly developed by Chengdu and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex under a strategic collaboration project.
The aircraft is designed to be cost-effective and can meet the tactical and strategic needs of the Pakistan Air Force, and various other air forces.
The production facilities have been set up for the aircraft in Pakistan. The first batch of 50 JF-17 Thunder aircrafts will be equipped with the Chinese/Pakistani avionics and missiles, while the later aircrafts are to be equipped with more advanced radars and missiles.
Last week, latest version of three F-16’s aircraft were inducted into PAF. These were of 18 Block 52 C/D ordered by PAF from the United States.

Thanks for your kind words and your opinions on why it may not fly.

Lets what and see what Farnborogh brings.

However, great acheivment by CAITIC and PAC in bringing this bird to the world’s premier airshow and actively pitching it nations such as Egypt and Azerbajan.

Let us see if there are any contract announcments.

Hey, you are right. I did quote others in my post, my bad. Sorry, did not realise this was not allowed.

You guys are sharp round here….

It does say it was last edited by Grey Area. He’s one of the mods around here. Check you PM box, he might have left a message explaining his actions.

No message. Did not even change the wording on the posts. Maybe he corrected my spelling!?;)