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Japan scrambles fighter jets after China breaches airspace for the first time

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In response, fighter jets were scrambled by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). An April 2024 report by the Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO) noted that China had been deploying multiple warships near the borders of its East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), an action that raised concern for Japan.

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Pilot’s Guide to International Flight Planning

Flight Training Central

While crossing the North Atlantic to Europe is possible, those trips are generally reserved for airliners or private jets with the training and authorizations to operate within the high-altitude minimum navigation performance specification airspace. An AOE is an airport that provides customs and immigration services for inbound flights.

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NORAD Tracked 2 Chinese H-6 & 2 Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bombers Off Alaska

Simple Flying

In response, both US and Canadian fighter jets were scrambled to intercept. Air Defense Identification Zone, which is outside of American and Canadian airspace but where aircraft must be identified for national security reasons. The bombers were detected in the North American U.S.

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NORAD fighters intercept joint Russian-Chinese bomber flight group off Alaska

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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian Tu-95 and two Chinese H-6 strategic bombers operating within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on July 24, 2024.

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US, Canadian Fighters Intercept Russian, Chinese Bombers Off Alaska

The Aviationist

At least six NORAD fighters, including F-35, F-16 and CF-188 jets, intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers inside the Alaska ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone). On July 24, 2024, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) detected, [.]

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Multiple Russian military aircraft detected off Alaska over last 5 days: NORAD 

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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has confirmed that Russian military aircraft has been detected off the Alaskan coast over four of the last five days. NORAD is a defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars and fighter aircraft to detect and track aircraft operated jointly by the US and Canada.