Aug 22 2025

Swiss Solar-Powered Plane Sets New Altitude Record Posted by RSS Feed

On 12 August 2025, the HB-SXA aircraft flew to an altitude of 31,288 feet, setting a world record

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Aug 22 2025

New Zealand Selects MH-60R and A321XLR in Major Fleet Recapitalization Posted by RSS Feed

The Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk is New Zealand’s preferred option to replace its ageing SH-2G(I)

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Aug 22 2025

Daytona Beach (DAB) Airspace Meeting Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is proposing to modify the airspace over Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) in

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Aug 22 2025

Jacksonville (JAX) Airspace Meeting Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is proposing to modify the airspace over Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in

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Aug 22 2025

Airbus MQ-72C Helicopter Drone Makes First Autonomous Test Flight with Hivemind AI Posted by RSS Feed

Airbus partnered with Shield AI to integrate the latter’s Hivemind autonomous flight software for

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Aug 22 2025

SNC’s Freedom Trainer Enters U.S. Navy Competition to Replace T-45 Posted by RSS Feed

Sierra Nevada Corporation unveils its clean-sheet Freedom Trainer for the Navy’s UJTS, emphasizing

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Aug 23 2025

Lockheed Martin to Boost JAGM & Hellfire Production with $720 Million Contract Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin a new contract for JAGM and Hellfire missiles, underscoring the

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Aug 24 2025

Last Production U-2 Returns to Flight for First Time Since 2008 Posted by RSS Feed

80-1099 was photographed in flight for the first time in 17 years after being heavily damaged in a

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Aug 24 2025

U.S. Military Seeks Purchase of Fully Operational Shahed-136 Copies Posted by RSS Feed

An RFI was released by the U.S. Government describing the requirement for 1:1 reverse-engineered

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Aug 24 2025

Florida ANG’s 125th FW Receives Air Force’s 500th F-35A Posted by RSS Feed

The 125th FW received its first three F-35As, which will join the ones loaned from sister Air

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Aug 25 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Allentown, PA/Bedminster, NJ Posted by RSS Feed

                        29 AUG - 01 SEP, 2025                        Allentown, PA/Bedminster,

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Aug 25 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Breathitt, KY Posted by RSS Feed

                        29-30 AUG, 2025                        Breathitt, KY                       

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Aug 25 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Lacrosse, WI Posted by RSS Feed

                        28 AUG, 2025                        Lacrosse, WI                       5

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Aug 25 2025

U.S. Approved 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munitions for Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

The air-launched tactical, scalable, cheap air-to-ground weapon was sought by the U.S. Air Force

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Aug 25 2025

VIP Notice - Cincinnati, Ohio Posted by RSS Feed

Notice: Expect VIP movement Aug 30, 2025 thru Sep 01, 2025 in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Aug 25 2025

Three Russian Il-20 Intercepts in a Week off Alaska by NORAD Posted by RSS Feed

NORAD scrambled U.S. Air Force F-16s to intercept Russian Il-20 surveillance aircraft three times in

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Aug 26 2025

Wellington DWI: The RAF’s Ringed Aircraft that Defeated German Magnetic Mines Posted by RSS Feed

With its distinctive ring around its fuselage, the Wellington DWI (Directional Wireless

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Aug 26 2025

Runway Closed at Dyersburg Airport - Repaving Posted by RSS Feed

Attention to all airmen regarding Dyersburg Regional Airport's runway closures due to resurfacing of

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Aug 26 2025

Thailand Signs Gripen E Contract Posted by RSS Feed

The Royal Thai Air Force will be the first user in Asia and the third globally to field the Gripen

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Aug 26 2025

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination and Ice Buildup Led to January F-35A Crash in Alaska Posted by RSS Feed

PACAF’s investigation found water-contaminated hydraulic fluid froze and caused a landing gear

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Aug 26 2025

Pratt & Whitney Awarded $2.8B Contract for New Lot 18 F-35 Engines Posted by RSS Feed

The $2.8B contract funds 141 F135 engines for U.S. services and allies, securing production, spares,

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Aug 26 2025

CHS and Surrounding Areas: Midair Collision Prevention Notice (Revision) Posted by RSS Feed

Watch Out!  Several Near Midair Collisions may have occurred around the Charleston International

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Aug 27 2025

Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Yuma, AZ Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING YUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA (YPG_AZ) 25-15 (REVISION 1) 01

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Aug 27 2025

NATO Hunts for Russian Submarine as USS Gerald R. Ford Sails in North Sea Posted by RSS Feed

U.S, UK, and Norwegian forces have mounted a significant anti-submarine operation in the Norwegian

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Aug 27 2025

General Atomics’ YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft Takes Flight Posted by RSS Feed

The YFQ-42 becomes the first of the U.S. Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft to enter

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Aug 27 2025

Germany Wants Four More P-8A Poseidons Posted by RSS Feed

Germany has already eight P-8A Poseidons on contract, the first of which is expected to be delivered

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Aug 27 2025

Rare Image Shows P-8 Poseidon’s Advanced Airborne Sensor Extended Posted by RSS Feed

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon was intercepted over the Black Sea, with a video recorded by a Russian

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Aug 28 2025

AVL Runway & Taxiway Closure - Overnight September 3, 2025 Posted by RSS Feed

Good afternoon. There will be an overnight closure next week at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).

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Aug 28 2025

F-4 Fighter Ace Duke Cunningham has Died Posted by RSS Feed

F-4 Phantom fighter pilot ACE, Randy “Duke” Cunningham, has died at age 83. His decorated Navy

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Aug 28 2025

Yankin’ and Bankin’: A DC-10 Aerial Firefighting Captain’s Life on the Fire Line Posted by RSS Feed

They say that heroes live among us. They are the invisible heroes. The quiet heroes. The ones whose

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