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40 years ago, the first BONE arrived at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. June 2025 marks a major
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MESA, AZ, June 5, 2025 — As the U.S. Army advances its vision for Flight School Next, MD Helicopters proudly puts forward the MD 530F as a purpose-built, combat-relevant training aircraft that directly reflects the mission demands of Army Aviation. Designed, built, and supported in America, the MD 530F is not simply a commercial adaptation—it’s a military training platform born from decades of experience and built for the battlefield environments of tomorrow.
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This past June marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, where on 6 June 1944, the United
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The Fleet Readiness Center Southwest reduced the required maintenance time by more than 24%,
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Alexandria, Virginia (Jun. 5, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) yesterday provided testimony to the US House Subcommittee on Aviation during the hearing titled “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation One Year Later.” The association called for the prompt implementation of rules to support low-altitude IFR operations for rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft—both to enhance safety and to prepare for the integration of next-generation vertical flight aircraft.
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LISBOA, Portugal – June 5th, 2025: Avincis has today taken delivery of two five-bladed H145 helicopters from Airbus at its production facility in Donauwörth, Germany. These aircraft are destined for Stockholm, where they will reinforce Avincis’ existing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) fleet operating in Sweden. These latest additions mark a continuation of Avincis’ investment in advanced, mission-ready aircraft across its global network.
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Liberty Lifter, a program to develop a ground effect aircraft that could carry heavy loads while
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The evaluation gave real-world operational context for the MV-75’s design, bridging the gap between
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05
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, DEADHORSE, AK.
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We took a closer look at the Russian Pantsir, Buk, Tor, Tunguska, and S-300 replicas positioned in a
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Turkey is evaluating a replacement for its aging KC-135R Stratotanker fleet, with the KC-46 Pegasus
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has long been a hub for both aviation and culture,
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Imagine stepping into a cockpit where the line between reality and simulation blurs so seamlessly
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After an eventful deployment to Europe and the Red Sea, the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Harry
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During the massive June 1 attack, Ukrainian First Person View drones also hit two A-50U Mainstay
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04
2025
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AIRCRAFT DURING ENGINE START-UP, ROTOR BLADE STRUCK THE WINDSOCK, LONGMONT, CO
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DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO AN ENGINE ISSUE AND LANDED IN A FIELD 1 W ARA ARPT
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 2, 2025– Today, Archer (NYSE: ACHR) announced it has begun the next phase of Midnight’s flight test program showcasing piloted flight. This phase builds on years of safe, autonomous flight testing across its various aircraft platforms, which validated its proprietary 12 tilt-6 VTOL configuration. Midnight cruised at speeds up to 125 mph and reached a maximum altitude of over 1,500 feet above ground level during the flight.
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TORRANCE, CA – June 3, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has received FAA approval to install the Garmin GFC 600H Helicopter Flight Control System (HFCS) on all future Robinson R66 helicopters, now standard moving forward. This change marks an advancement in R66 avionics, by introducing a cost-effective digital flight control solution made to increase both ease of operation and safety of the R66. Key features and benefits include:
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Saab has confirmed the Royal Thai Air Force’s choice of the Gripen E/F to replace the force’s F-16s,
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U.S. Navy’s Iconic Enterprise Nuclear Carrier Set for Dismantling in Alabama, Freeing Shipyard Space
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Every year, International Flight Attendants Day (31 May) gives us a chance to honor the unsung
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03
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Abdul Latif Jameel, an 80 year-old network of diversified businesses, and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, are announcing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to establish a distribution agreement in Saudi Arabia for Joby’s electric aircraft. This announcement builds upon the renewed economic partnership between the U.S. administration and the Saudi government towards shared innovation and transportation growth. Potential delivery of up to 200 Joby aircraft and related services valued at approximately $1 billion are expected by the businesses over the coming years. In the long-term, Abdul Latif Jameel and Joby also see potential revenue opportunities across the Middle East.
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The 144-page SDR falls short of detailing a comprehensive future order of battle, but does offer 62
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Unique liveries and designs have sprung up over the years, but none were as in-your-face as The
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The Boeing 757 is still flying after 43 years of service. It is clearly an older design and faces
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After one and a half years of preparation, Ukrainian personnel hiding deep inside Russia conducted
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02
2025
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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The U.S. Army has officially designated MV-75 as the mission design series for its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, a key modernization effort aimed at fielding the next generation of vertical lift tactical assault and utility aircraft for the Army and U.S. Special Operations Command.
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Press reports ahead of UK’s Strategic Defence Review say plans for the RAF could include the
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The drone’s use is likely to provoke Ukrainian air defenses and present a dilemma between protecting
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