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Jul
06
2025

VAI Applauds Congressional Passage of $12.5 Billion for ATC Modernization

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Alexandria, Va (Jul. 3, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) today praised final passage by the US Congress of $12.5 billion in funding for air traffic control (ATC) modernization. The funds were included in the budget reconciliation package that is now headed to the president’s desk.

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Jul
06
2025

Vertical Flight Society Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

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FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Vertical Flight Society, the world’s leading non-profit dedicated to advancing vertical flight, is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for 2025-2026.

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Jul
06
2025

Full Photo of New Chinese Ekranoplan Breaks Cover

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A new ekranoplan, or ground-effect vehicle, design emerging from China was first noted earlier this

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Jul
06
2025

27 Years Later: Remembering Kai Tak’s Legendary Approach That Pushed Pilots to the Limit

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Kai Tak was an innovative approach to Hong Kong that led to 24 years of fantastic spotting of heavy

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Jul
05
2025

U.S. Navy Set to Procure Up To 6,000 Active Expendable Decoys for F-35s and F/A-18s

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NAVAIR is planning to acquire Active Expendable Decoys with a 2″x1″x8″ form factor from Leonardo UK,

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Jul
05
2025

U.S. Air Force F-16C and F-15E Control Multiple XQ-58 Drones in Groundbreaking Test

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Pilots aboard an F-16C Fighting Falcon and an F-15E Strike Eagle each controlled two XQ-58A Valkyrie

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Jul
04
2025

What It Takes to Keep a 70-Year-Old B-52 Flying: Exclusive Look Inside the Accelerated Inspection at Edwards AFB

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Inside the rapid B-52 X-Ray inspection that saved 17 days and boosted confidence in the 70-year-old

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Jul
04
2025

T-7A Red Hawk Undergoes Second Round of Extreme Weather Trials at Eglin AFB

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The goal of the test was to ensure the T-7A Red Hawk is fully capable and ready to perform its

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Jul
04
2025

B-2, F-22, and F-35 Flyover to Light Up July 4th Skies Over the White House

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To our American readers, Happy Independence Day! Tonight, the skies above Washington, D.C., will

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Jul
04
2025

End of an Era: Italy’s 154th Squadron Transitions from Tornado to F-35A

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On July 3, 2025, the 154th Squadron “Red Devils” officially transitioned from the Tornado IDS to the

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Jul
04
2025

B-29 FiFi is Flying Again After Major Engine Repairs

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The CAF’s B-29 FiFi is flying again, after major engine repairs this spring. The historic WWII

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Jul
04
2025

Why the Epic E1000 AX Could Be the Ultimate Cirrus Rival in 2025

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When you think of high-performance, single-engine aircraft, Cirrus often comes to mind. Models like

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Jul
03
2025

Boeing Contracted to Deliver More Torpedo Glide Kits for U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidons

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A $61m contract awarded to Boeing exercises an option for additional production of High Altitude

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Jul
03
2025

Raptors Unleashed: A Look Back At The F-22’s Initial Combat Operations Against ISIS

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Looking back at its first combat operations against ISIS, the F-22 proved it could do much more than

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Jul
03
2025

FAA Accident Report: RIDGELY, MO

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, RIDGELY, MO.

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Jul
03
2025

FAA Accident Report: SEATTLE, WA

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AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD, SEATTLE, WA.

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Jul
03
2025

Boeing and NASA Collaborate on Noise Reduction with Chevrons on Engine Exhausts

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In 2006, Boeing began using chevrons, or scalloped edges, on turbofans mainly for noise reduction.

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Jul
02
2025

RAF Will Open Competition to Replace Hawk T1 and T2 Jets

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Defence minister Maria Eagle confirmed to Parliament that a competition will be opened to replace

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Jul
02
2025

Archer Begins Test Flights in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 2, 2025 – Archer (NYSE: ACHR) today announced the successful completion of an initial flight of its Midnight aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone for its planned commercial deployment in the UAE and the expansion of its operations in the Middle East region. 

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Jul
02
2025

Adventure Pilot and Hugerock Debut the iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet – A 2600 Nits Ultra-Bright Tablet Designed for Aviation.

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Adventure Pilot, creator of iFly EFB, and tablet innovator Hugerock today announced the iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet, a 7″ Android device built for military and general aviation. Combining unmatched brightness, rugged durability, and app integration - the X7 delivers exceptional performance in the cockpit.

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Jul
02
2025

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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Boise, Idaho –July 1, 2025 – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that it is celebrating its 30th anniversary. 

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Jul
02
2025

The Flying Pinto: The Insane 1973 Flying Car That Fell Apart

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While the flying car might be within civilization’s grasp today, some crafty California engineers in

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Jul
02
2025

USAF Tests SpaceX’s Starshield on C-130J Super Hercules

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The service is looking for an alternate rapid tactical communications and data-linking capability to

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Jul
02
2025

Slip-Wing Fighter Brilliantly Transformed From Biplane to Monoplane During Flight

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With its unique slip-wing design, the Hillson FH.40 Hurricane transformed during flight by

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Jul
01
2025

B-2 Spirit Receives New Communications and Survivability Upgrades

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Novel capabilities ensure B-2 crews can ‘aviate, navigate, communicate, strike their targets, and

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Jul
01
2025

Dallas Avionics Completes Minnesota State Police Training

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(Jul1, 2025 Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics announced today that Dallas Avionics Government Agency Sales Executive Cody Klaehn completed training for the Minnesota State Police on their TDFM 9100 and AEM audio and PA system. The class consisted of rescue specialists and Aircraft personnel and took place several days in St.Paul at their office and Hangar.

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Jul
01
2025

Italian Air Force Stands Up New F-35B Squadron

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The 101st Gruppo (Squadron), reactivated after a period in “quadro” (dormant) status, will operate

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Jul
01
2025

Early Nuclear Propulsion Programs Full of Potential and Problems

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Starting in the 1950s, the United States began focusing on developing nuclear propulsion as an

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Jun
30
2025

Peer Pilot Program for the Vertical Aviation Community

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The mental well-being of helicopter pilots has long been an overlooked yet deeply consequential

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Jun
30
2025

Joby Cements Global Lead in Air Taxi Industry with Dubai Flights and Beginning of Commercial Market Readiness Work Share

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Santa Cruz, CA and Dubai, UAE, June 30, 2025 –Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced a historic milestone: its electric air taxi has successfully completed a series of piloted, vertical-takeoff-and-landing wingborne flights in Dubai, marking the start of its commercial market readiness efforts in the region. A first in the eVTOL sector, these efforts will further develop Joby’s readiness in anticipation of carrying its first passengers in 2026. This milestone also marks a significant step in Joby’s three-pronged commercialization strategy: direct operations, aircraft sales, and regional partnerships. 

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