Mar 23 2026

NTSB Final Report: Lake Havasu City, AZ Posted by Admin

The pilot/owner of an amateur-built helicopter reported that, while transitioning through translational lift for landing at about 30 ft above ground level with near-zero forward airspeed, the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot/owner attempted to perform an autorotative landing by increasing collective and applying left pedal, and the helicopter subsequently experienced a hard landing, bounced, and came to rest on the edge of the runway at an 45°angle. The helicopter then rocked backward, resulting in substantial damage to the tailboom and tail rotor blades.

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Mar 22 2026

One Year After the F-47 Reveal: Is America’s Next Fighter on Track? Posted by RSS Feed

One year after its reveal, the F-47 is no longer just a far-flung concept. Here’s how America’s next

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Mar 22 2026

The Tomcat’s Six Pack: The F-14 Six on Six Phoenix Test Posted by RSS Feed

Designed for fleet air defense, the F-14 was armed with a potent long-range missile and, with a

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Mar 22 2026

U.S. Army Receives DARPA’s Optionally Piloted H-60Mx Black Hawk Posted by RSS Feed

The U.S. Army will put the H-60Mx and Sikorsky’s MATRIX flight autonomy software through a rigorous

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Mar 22 2026

Video Shows Saab 340 Airborne Radar Flying in Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

The Saab 340 AEW, also called the S 100D Argus, will enhance Ukraine’s situational awareness when

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Mar 21 2026

United Flight Cuts: A 5% Pullback With Bigger Implications, Especially at ORD Posted by RSS Feed

United flight cuts begin as jet fuel prices spike. FAA restrictions at Chicago O’Hare are making the

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Mar 21 2026

B-52 Spotted Yet Again Testing the AGM-181 Next-Gen Stealth Nuclear Cruise Missile Posted by RSS Feed

The B-52H Stratofortress is continuing the integration tests with the AGM-181 Long Range Stand Off

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Mar 21 2026

Closest View Yet of F-22 Raptor With Stealth Tanks and Stealth Pods Posted by RSS Feed

New photographs show the best view yet of an F-22A Raptor sporting the stealthy drop tanks and

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Mar 21 2026

Iran Fires Two Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles at Diego Garcia Base Posted by RSS Feed

The attempted strike on Diego Garcia would mark a major escalation, highlighting Tehran’s apparent

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Mar 20 2026

Talon IQ Testbed Performs Simulated Combat Maneuvers Controlled by Hivemind and Prism AIs Posted by RSS Feed

The Talon IQ testbed conducted combat air patrol and target engagement maneuvers controlled by

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Mar 20 2026

B-52s Launch from RAF Fairford with Impressive Cruise Missile Payload Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Air Force strategic bombers deployed to RAF Fairford continue to participate in Operation Epic

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Mar 20 2026

Chuck Norris Has Flown West at 86: Remembering the Air Force Veteran, Troop Champion, and Aviation Tough Guy Posted by RSS Feed

Long before he became an action legend and internet folklore, Chuck Norris wore Air Force blue. His

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Mar 20 2026

AOPA Board of Trustees Elects New Chairman, Previews Bylaw Changes Posted by RSS Feed

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced today that Luke Wippler has been elected

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Mar 20 2026

Collins Aerospace completes HECATE hybrid-electric architecture project Posted by RSS Feed

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, announced on Tuesday that it has successfully completed the

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Mar 20 2026

Italian Eurofighters Intercept Russian Su-30 That Violated Estonian Airspace Over the Baltic Sea Posted by RSS Feed

The Italian Air Force jets, deployed to Estonia to support NATO Baltic Air Policing mission,

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Mar 20 2026

GPS Interference Testing at Camp Shelby, MS 25 - 27 MAR Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGGULF AREA FREQUENCY COORDINATORMISSISSIPPI (GAFCMS) 26-01 25

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Mar 20 2026

Airbus seeks damages from Pratt and Whitney engine delivery delays Posted by RSS Feed

Airbus will be pursuing damage compensation from Pratt andamp; Whitney for the delays in aircraft

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Mar 19 2026

Russia Sends MiG-31s Armed with Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles Over Sea of Japan Posted by RSS Feed

Russian Aerospace Forces publicized for the first time the MiG-31 armed with the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal

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Mar 19 2026

China’s J-16D EW Jet Seen Flying with PL-15 Missiles Possibly for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

The J-16D has made possibly its first appearance in flight with PL-15 missiles, after being

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Mar 19 2026

NBAA holds CLIMBING. FAST. Fly-In to discuss goal of net-zero carbon emissions Posted by RSS Feed

The CLIMBING. FAST. Capitol Hill Fly-In was held on March 18 for a series of meetings between with

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Mar 19 2026

AOPA Honors Aviation's Finest at 2026 Hoover Awards Posted by RSS Feed

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) honored six aviation leaders on March 17 at the

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Mar 19 2026

U.S. F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After Allegedly Being Hit by Iranian Fire – Reports Posted by RSS Feed

CENTCOM says a U.S. F-35 made an emergency landing at a U.S. air base in the Middle East after it

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Mar 19 2026

100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft ordered by AerCap Holdings Posted by RSS Feed

AerCap Holdings N.V. announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with Airbus to purchase

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Mar 19 2026

FAA Helicopter Aircraft Separation Rule Reshapes Operations in Class B and C Airspace Posted by RSS Feed

FAA helicopter aircraft separation rule follows DCA review, tightening safety in mixed helicopter

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Mar 19 2026

GPS Interference Testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM 24 - 28 MAR Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGWHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NEW MEXICO(WSMRNM) 26-60 24 – 28

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Mar 19 2026

Boeing 777-9 approved for Phase 4A of Type Inspection Authorization Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA approved the fourth phase of Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) testing for the Boeing

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Mar 19 2026

A-10s Now Hunting Iranian Fast Attack Craft in the Strait of Hormuz Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Air Force A-10s in maritime attack role are hunting small Iranian fast attack boats that could

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Mar 19 2026

ANALYSIS: Bangor Challenger crash highlights importance of bizav winter operations Posted by RSS Feed

During a severe winter storm on Jan. 25, a Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed while taking off from

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Mar 19 2026

FAA and DOT introduce measure to prevent collisions caused by visual separation Posted by RSS Feed

DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced on Wednesday a new general

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Mar 19 2026

IATA releases Long‑Term Demand Projections report for air travel Posted by RSS Feed

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP)

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