Stefano D'Urso

Aviation nerd, Industrial Enginering grad, now Aerospace Eng. student, freelance journalist and amateur photographer. Contributor to @TheAviationist

[Stefano D'Urso @stedur93]

@JayZyski @TheAviationist @SR_Planespotter The NKC-135 is a specialized KC-135, modified for test and evaluation flights, thus the 'N' designation for 'Special Test (Permanent)', and only used by Edwards AFB, with only a couple of aircraft in service

[Stefano D'Urso @stedur93]

@seominsoo730306 @TheAviationist @CirqueduCiel Yes, it was a typo during edit, it has now been fixed. Thanks for letting us notice it.

[James May @MrJamesMay]

It’s Battle of Britain Day, when the world pauses to remember the huge debt it owes to the Hawker Hurricane.

Repeat please.

[Stefano D'Urso @stedur93]

On Sept. 15, 1940, RAF pilots & allies turned the tide in the skies. The Battle of Britain, the first campaign fought entirely in the air, ended Germany’s hopes of invading the UK. 🇬🇧✈️
Read more 👉 https://t.co/zgY2Z0WvMy
#BattleOfBritainDay

[Stefano D'Urso @stedur93]

@SR_Planespotter @AirPowerNEW1 They put a Spartan warrior helmet on the door but they did not paint the serial or any other marking, not sure why, but I don't think they will leave it like this

[Stefano D'Urso @stedur93]

@SR_Planespotter @AirPowerNEW1 It appears this way, and not even on the nose landing gear door, maybe they will apply it later. However, give a look at the inside of that gear door, there's something interesting.

[Kai Greet @KaiGreet]

While I understand that mainstream outlets like @DailyMail will use specialist coverage like in @TheAviationist to find their stories, I would have thought that their budgets would stretch enough to let them write their own copy, rather than copying others nearly word for word.

[Stefano D'Urso @stedur93]

@Doha104p3 Congrats for the graduation and good luck in your future endeavors!!

[Stefano D'Urso @stedur93]

@__CJohnston__ @TheAviationist If you wanted an explanation, you could have reached out to talk about it and we would have talked about without problems

[Stefano D'Urso @stedur93]

@__CJohnston__ @TheAviationist Using Google's search tool, you can find all results related to a keyword, here the AIM-174B, and I found all recent documents, including the T&E Oversight. We always credited the sources if we based our articles on other's work, and I would have done the same if I used yours

[Sam Combs @pressxtolive]

The final landing for this "Ace of Spades" Harrier at Fort Worth Meacham, for display at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum. VMA-231 has only a few weeks left operating the Harrier.
165357 AV-8B Harrier II Plus CG-02 VMA-231

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

When the F-35 teams up with the F-16, it’s not just a formation—it’s a force. 💥

Seamless mission integration means unprecedented situational awareness, faster decisions and air superiority like never before.

[Strix Photos @StrixPhotos]

Gold Standard 😎

An F-35 based at RAF Lakenheath returns from a local sortie, bathed in beautiful golden sunshine ☀️

@48FighterWing @theF35JPO @thef35 @HQUSAFEAFAF @NATO_AIRCOM 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[The Aviationist @TheAviationist]

U.S. Air Force Chief Teases Boeing F-47 Performance and Possible In-Service Date

The USAF Chief of Staff posted a graphic featuring the Boeing F-47 stating the aircraft will be in service in the 2025-2029 timeframe with 185+ units planned.

Story: https://t.co/NPXMbvhsK1

[NATO Air Command @NATO_AIRCOM]

🇮🇹 Eurofighters continue NATO’s Air Policing mission from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base 🇷🇴

The 🇮🇹 detachment are on Quick Reaction Alert 24/7/365 to maintain the integrity and security of #NATO airspace

[The Aviationist @TheAviationist]

Exclusive: First Japanese F-35B Makes Maiden Flight

The aircraft is the first of 42 F-35B Lightning IIs that will be delivered to the Japan Air Self Defense Force.

Story: https://t.co/8XCEHOIJFL

[Tori Mae Fontana @LensOfMae]

I think I just caught my first Japanese (JASDF) F-35B (BX-1) out of Lockheed Martin Air Force Plant 4 (KNFW). Cool to see this up close. Didn’t expect that today.

[The Aviationist @TheAviationist]

Houthi Air Defenses Nearly Hit U.S. F-35s and F-16s

U.S. officials speaking to The New York Times said Houthi rebels ‘nearly struck’ U.S. F-16s and an F-35 within the first 30 days of Operation Rough Rider.

Story: https://t.co/FjUOIv6UlS

[Tyler Rogoway @Aviation_Intel]

NYTs reports F-16s and F-35s nearly got shot down by Houthi air defenses. Critical piece I am re-upping here:

What Air Defenses Do The Houthis In Yemen Actually Have?

Story: https://t.co/tVxqEerd8X