Feb 18 2025

U.S. Army Deploys ATHENA-R ISR Jet to South Korea Posted by RSS Feed

The ATHENA-R will be part of a key four-month operational assessment to assess the readiness of the

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Feb 17 2025

Italy Has Already Ordered 17 AW249 Helicopters as Testing Progresses Posted by RSS Feed

According to Italian government’s documents, a prototype and three pre-production AW249s are

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Feb 17 2025

Damaged USS Harry S. Truman Arrives at Souda Bay for Repairs Posted by RSS Feed

Following its collision with merchant vessel Besiktas-M, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS

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Feb 17 2025

PLAY Airlines Hosted Inflight Wedding on Valentine’s Day Posted by RSS Feed

Icelandic carrier PLAY Airlines arranged a wedding to take place tens of thousands of feet in the

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Feb 17 2025

Ukrainian F-16s Are Now Flying Strike Missions with GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs Posted by RSS Feed

After initially flying only air defense missions, a photo of a Ukrainian F-16 armed with eight

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Feb 16 2025

Baykar Signs Deal with Indonesia for TB3, Akinci Drones and Production Facility Posted by RSS Feed

Baykar struck a deal with Indonesia to provide 60 Bayraktar TB3 and nine Akinci UCAVs, in addition

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Feb 16 2025

USMC AH-1Z Viper Fires New Missile in Long-Range Precision Fire Capability Test Posted by RSS Feed

The launch of the new LRPF weapon was conducted by way of a wireless application via a Marine

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Feb 15 2025

NAWCAD Expands KC-130T Hercules’ Refueling Envelope with EA-18G Growler and CH-53K King Stallion Posted by RSS Feed

Following the adoption of the eight-bladed NP2000 propeller, the U.S. Navy launched an effort to

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Feb 15 2025

Trump Offers India the F-35A Lightning II as it Faces the Su-57 Felon at Aero India 2025 Posted by RSS Feed

In a surprise announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump offered India the opportunity to acquire the

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Feb 14 2025

Van Nuys Airport Construction - Please Read Posted by RSS Feed

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation AdministrationVan Nuys Tower7550 Hayvenhurst PlaceVan

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Feb 14 2025

U.S. Navy Releases Image of Damage to USS Harry S. Truman After Collision at Sea Posted by RSS Feed

While an investigation is ongoing, the U.S. Navy has released a photo captured in the aftermath of

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Feb 14 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Miami, FL Posted by RSS Feed

19 FEB 2025Miami, FL10/30 NMR - 17,999' MSLSpecific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Feb 14 2025

FAA Accident Report: MOAB, UT Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT ON DEPARTURE NEAR HANGAR, A WINDOW DISLODGED FROM THE BUILDING AND HIT THE MAIN ROTOR, MOAB, UT.

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Feb 13 2025

Japan Orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinooks Posted by Admin

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2025 — The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to modernize its fleet, replacing some of its CH-47 JA aircraft. The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI).

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Feb 13 2025

USS Harry S. Truman Collides With Merchant Vessel Off Egypt Posted by RSS Feed

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M

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Feb 13 2025

Royal Air Force Protector RG1 Completes Further Flight Testing Posted by RSS Feed

Following the type’s first UK flight in November 2023, unmanned Protector RG1s, the UK designation

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Feb 13 2025

B-52 Stratofortresses Begin Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment at RAF Fairford Posted by RSS Feed

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base touched down in the UK on Feb.

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Feb 13 2025

VIP Notice - Tampa, FL Posted by RSS Feed

Notice: Expect VIP movement October 19, 2012 in the vicinity of Tampa, FL.  Pilots can expect

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Feb 13 2025

IA Renewal How To Posted by RSS Feed

IA Renewal must be done no later than March 31, 2025. The system will allow you to submit your

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Feb 13 2025

CUB Airport Operations Posted by RSS Feed

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) Runways 11-29 will be temporarily closed for taxiway

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Feb 13 2025

First Pictures of UK Developed R-73 Compatible Gravehawk Surface to Air Missile System for Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

Utilising existing Ukrainian stockpiles of Soviet designed R-73 air to air missiles, the Gravehawk

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Feb 12 2025

[Updated] EA-18G Growler Crashes In San Diego Bay Posted by RSS Feed

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler crashed in San Diego Bay. According to the first reports, the crew

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Feb 12 2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - GPS Interference Testing YUMA PROVING GROUND, AZ Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING YUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA (YPG_AZ) 25-03  17 – 23 February

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Feb 12 2025

USAF’s 8th Fighter Wing F-16s Execute First Agile Combat Employment in South Korea Posted by RSS Feed

Beverly Pack 25-1 tested the Wolf Pack’s ability to deploy Airmen, equipment, and aircraft to a

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Feb 12 2025

Age-Specific Pilots Needed for CAMI Research Study Posted by RSS Feed

  PILOTS (AGES 60-64) ARE NEEDED FOR CAMI RESEARCH STUDY (Now

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Feb 11 2025

Airbus Contracted to Build ‘Oberon’ ISR Satellite Pair for UK Ministry of Defence Posted by RSS Feed

A £127 million contract will see Airbus design and construct two synthetic aperture radar (SAR)

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Feb 11 2025

Two Dozen F-22 Raptors Take Part In ‘Elephant Walk’ At Langley AFB Posted by RSS Feed

The Elephant Walk featured 24 F-22s and six T-38s of the 1st Fighter Wing. Aircraft belonging to the

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Feb 11 2025

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Spotted Flying In ‘Beast Mode’ Posted by RSS Feed

A newly surfaced image shows the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter carrying eight external air-to-air

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Feb 11 2025

FAA Accident Report: BORGER, TX Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TREE WHILE DOVE HUNTNG AND CRASHED, BORGER, TX

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Feb 11 2025

Archer Raises $300M From Leading Institutional Investors To Accelerate Hybrid Aircraft Platform Development As Defense Opportunities Look Stronger Than Expected Posted by Admin

SANTA CLARA, CA, February 11, 2025—Today Archer announced it has raised $301.75M (1), further reinforcing Archer’s strong financial position and strategically positioning it to accelerate the development of its hybrid aircraft platform for the defense market and beyond. Leading institutional investors participated in this financing, including funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. This raise brings Archer’s total liquidity position to ~$1B. Archer has long maintained one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry, and this additional capital further strengthens its position.

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