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May
09
2026

U.S. F-16 Sports AGM-88 HARM Kill Marking in New Photo

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A small silhouette of a High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile can be seen painted below the cockpit in

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May
09
2026

Stealing a MiG-29 was a Piece of Cake – Sort of. Alexander Zuyev’s Great Escape – Part 1

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In 1989 Soviet Air Force Captain Alexander M. Zuyev defected in a MiG-29 fighter after executing a

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May
10
2026

VIP Movement Notification - Bangor, ME

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14 May 2026Bangor, ME5 NMR; SFC – 4,999FT AGLSpecific instructions and restrictions are available at

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May
10
2026

Russian Victory Day Parade Takes Bizarre Turn with CGI Flyover

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During this year’s Victory Day parade, Russian media showed a CGI flyover by the Russian Knights and

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May
10
2026

RAF Airdrop Response to Suspected Hantavirus Case on Remote Island

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A Royal Air Force Airbus A400M has been used to parachute British Army medical personnel and

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May
10
2026

U.S. Air Force Plans to Deploy Cruise Missiles from Cargo Aircraft by 2027

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The Rapid Dragon program, now called Dragon Cart, transitioned to a Program of Record and will see

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May
10
2026

Stealing a MiG-29 was a Piece of Cake – Sort of. Alexander Zuyev’s Great Escape – Part 2

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In the second part of this story, we cover the day Soviet Air Force Captain Alexander M. Zuyev

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May
11
2026

GPS Interference Testing at San Clemente Island, CA 14 - 22 MAY

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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TACTICAL TRAINING RANGE(SCTTR) 26-04 14 –

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May
11
2026

Operating Tips for Bedminster TFRs 2026

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Pilots should be prepared that the Bedminster TFR (91.141) located in north New Jersey can be

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May
11
2026

FLIGHT ADVISORY - FIFA WORLD CUP

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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, DC FIFA WORLD CUP 2026FLIGHT ADVISORY At the

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May
11
2026

GA-ASI and U.S. Air Force Test APKWS Guided Rockets on MQ-9A Reaper

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GA-ASI and the U.S. Air Force tested the MQ-9A Reaper with APKWS laser-guided rockets, firing at

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May
11
2026

NTSB updates U.S. Civil Aviation Accident dashboard to include findings data

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The NTSB announced on May 4 that it has updated its U.S. Civil Aviation Accident Dashboard. The

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May
11
2026

Hermeus Announces Executive Leadership Transition; Zach Shore Named CEO, AJ Piplica Remains Executive Chairman

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Hermeus, the venture-backed defense aviation company developing the world's fastest active aircraft,

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May
11
2026

Collins Aerospace invests $26.5M to expand production at Florida facility

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RTX business, Collins Aerospace, has announced that it is investing $26.5 million to expand its

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May
11
2026

Alaska Airlines signs agreement for Boeing's Virtual Airplane training platform

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Boeing announced on Tuesday that Alaska Airlines has signed an agreement for its Virtual Airplane

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May
08
2026

The Hidden Economics of Empty Airline Seats

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To most passengers, an empty airline seat looks like lost money. If a flight departs with rows

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Apr
13
2026

Adventure Pilot Releases iFly EFB 14 with Satellite Imagery, Enhanced Charts, and Performance Upgrades

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McKinney, TX–April 9, 2026–Adventure Pilot announced the release of version 14 of its popular Electronic Flight Bag, iFly EFB, delivering significant advancements in visual mapping, performance, and in-flight situational awareness.

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Apr
13
2026

The Wait is Over - Enstrom Cleared by FAA and EASA to Deliver New Rotorcraft

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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation’s turbine-powered 480B helicopter has achieved full regulatory compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), meaning Enstrom is ready to begin arranging delivery as of today. Aircraft 5261, pictured here, is the first new 480B built and signed off on for full airworthiness, and it is available to be sold anywhere in the world.

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Apr
13
2026

Helisul Consolidates Regional Expansion with Cutting-Edge Solutions at FIDAE 2026

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SANTIAGO, Chile – Within the framework of the International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2026, Helisul, a powerhouse in Latin American aviation, will present its robust portfolio of technological and engineering solutions for the region alongside Ecocopter, the Chilean company it acquired in 2024.

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Apr
14
2026

MD Helicopters Announces FAA Certification of MD 530N Upgrade Kit

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Mesa, Arizona — April 13, 2026 — MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the MD 530N upgrade, providing a significant performance enhancement for NOTAR operators.

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Apr
14
2026

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Completes Bell 47 for Wildhorse Helicopters’ Unique UAV Monitoring Operations

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Boise, Idaho – April 14, 2026 – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that the company has completed cockpit modifications on a Bell 47 owned and operated by Wildhorse Helicopters, Inc., (WHH) that performs unique NVG-based flights for UAV delivery testing. 

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Apr
16
2026

Sikorsky Offers New Armed BLACK HAWK® Helicopter Kits to Deliver Additional Mission Capabilities

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2026 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced its new Armed Black Hawk helicopter kits, expanding the capabilities of this proven workhorse. The kits extend the role of the Black Hawk into new mission sets including airmobile assault, close support, medical evacuation, ISR and tactical lift, in a single, battle-tested airframe, giving commanders greater flexibility and eliminating the need for separate fleet types.

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Apr
16
2026

Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Officially Named MV-75 Cheyenne II

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Nashville, TN (April 15, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the U.S. Army officially designated the MV-75 as the Cheyenne II. Consistent with the U.S. Army tradition of honoring Native American tribes, the MV-75 honors the heritage of the Cheyenne Tribes, two federally recognized nations: the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana and the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma.

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Apr
16
2026

FAA Launches New Program to Accelerate Enforcement of Drone Violations

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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new enforcement initiative to resolve certain minor drone violations more quickly while maintaining safety.

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Apr
17
2026

Bell Textron Establishes Entity in Ukraine

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Washington, D.C. (April 17, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced its formation of a subsidiary in Ukraine and plans to open a dedicated office as part of its long-term approach to industrial cooperation in the country.

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Apr
20
2026

Airbus and partners sign NH90 Block 2 architecture study contract

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Marignane, France, 20 April 2026 – The NATO agency in charge of the NH90 programme, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries (a consortium between Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace) to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study. The Block 2 upgrade will include key structural improvements to the aircraft such as modular avionics, greater configuration commonality, improved maintenance and performance, as well as new capabilities in the fields of collaborative combat, connectivity and crewed-uncrewed teaming.

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Apr
20
2026

Nacelle Improvement Elevates Bell Boeing V-22 Readiness

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Amarillo, TX (April 20, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced initial results and benefits from more than 10,000 flight hours of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) CV-22 Ospreys with the Nacelle Improvement (NI) Program. The first of nine CV-22s with the 20th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base received the NI upgrade in 2021, and the program has produced a 75 percent reduction in maintenance hours resulting in a significant boost in operational readiness and maintainability.

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Apr
20
2026

Gears Up: The Bell 505 and Bell 407GXi Head to AERO Friedrichshafen

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The Bell team is gearing up to attend the 32nd annual AERO Friedrichshafen, one of the largest aviation shows in Europe, equipped with its Bell 505 and Bell 407GXi on a full-static display in anticipation of the show’s thousands of expected attendees.

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Apr
20
2026

20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh in July

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Fairfax, Virginia, USA, April 20, 2026 — The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) returns to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 18–19, 2026, the weekend before the world’s largest aviation event, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh.

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Apr
22
2026

B&H Worldwide Accelerates Digital Transformation with AI-Powered Tire Scanning Technology

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand – B&H Worldwide, the gold standard in aerospace logistics, has announced the successful implementation of advanced, AI-driven tyre scanning technology at its New Zealand operations. The initiative, integrated directly into the company’s proprietary FirstTRAC platform, marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency, boasting a 60% reduction in inventory processing times.

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