Sep 22 2025

First Boeing F-47 In Production, First Flight by 2028 Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin announced on Sept. 22, 2025 that Boeing had begun

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Sep 22 2025

Sikorsky Mourns Passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky, 1925 - 2025 Posted by Admin

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is saddened to learn of the passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky on Sept. 18 at the age of 100. Our deepest condolences go to his wife, Elena.

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Sep 22 2025

COPTERSAFETY ORDERS NEW AW139 FULL FLIGHT SIMULATOR FROM TRU SIMULATION Posted by Admin

Coptersafety and TRU Simulation signed an agreement for a new AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for Coptersafety’s facility in Finland adjacent to Helsinki International Airport.

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Sep 22 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Concord, NC Posted by RSS Feed

24 SEP, 2025Concord, NC5 NMR – 4,999FT AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Sep 22 2025

Teledyne FLIR Defense Opens New Office in Arlington, Virginia Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON D.C., Sept 18, 2025 ― Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), held an opening event yesterday for its new office in the Crystal City area of Arlington, Virginia, minutes from the Pentagon.

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Sep 22 2025

FAA Accident Report: ALVORD, TX Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING MANEUVERS, THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES SEPARATED THE TAIL BOOM FROM THE FUSELAGE, ALVORD, TX.

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Sep 22 2025

FAA Accident Report: HOUSTON, TX Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT LANDING ON THE POST OAK HOTEL HELIPORT AND EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE DAMAGING A KAPTON WIRE BUNDLE, HOUSTON, TX.

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Sep 22 2025

Archer’s Midnight Flight Test Program Reaches Record Heights Posted by Admin

Salinas, CA – September 22, 2025 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that its Midnight aircraft successfully completed its highest altitude flight to date, reaching altitudes of 7,000 feet. The flight took off from Archer’s test facility in Salinas, CA, and represents the latest milestone in Midnight’s envelope expansion testing program.

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Sep 22 2025

Argentina’s First Airworthy F-16B Spotted in Denmark Ahead of Delivery Posted by RSS Feed

The aircraft is among six expected to reach Argentina in December 2025, while the remaining 18 are

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Sep 21 2025

Check Out Skunk Works New Stealth Drone VECTIS Posted by RSS Feed

Lockheed’s legendary Skunk Works just unveiled a new autonomous wingman for warfighters. Check out

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Sep 21 2025

Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard Begins Envelope Expansion Flights Posted by RSS Feed

Scaled Composites’ Model 437 Vanguard returns to flight, expanding its envelope ahead of Northrop

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Sep 21 2025

Skunk Works Introduces Vectis Stealth CCA Posted by RSS Feed

Lockheed Martin says the new Group 5 survivable and lethal collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) will

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Sep 20 2025

Indonesian Air Force’s First Rafale Takes Maiden Flight Posted by RSS Feed

Jakarta is procuring 16 dual-seat and 26 single seat Rafales, with deliveries expected to being by

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Sep 20 2025

FAA Issues Safety Alert: Time to Get Serious About Bags in Emergencies Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA has had enough. On 16 September 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued

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Sep 20 2025

Interesting Aircraft Details You Might Have Missed Posted by RSS Feed

Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting details you might not have noticed on your

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Sep 20 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Greensboro, NC Posted by RSS Feed

                        24 September 2025                        Greensboro,

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Sep 20 2025

MQ-9B SeaGuardian Flies in U.S. Airspace Like Piloted Aircraft Thanks to Collision Avoidance Tech Posted by RSS Feed

Using the Detect and Avoid System, the MQ-9B operated in U.S. airspace like any other piloted

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Sep 19 2025

Blade Urban Air Mobility Named Official Air Mobility Partner of The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Posted by Admin

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“Blade”, “Company”), a division of Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), announced its role as the Official Air Mobility Partner of the 2025 Ryder Cup, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the iconic Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, NY. The Ryder Cup, a biennial men’s team golf competition between the United States and Europe, is one of the most prestigious events in global sports.

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Sep 19 2025

Anchorage Terminal Area Airspace and Procedures Meeting Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA proposes modifying the airspace over Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in

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Sep 19 2025

Our Best Look Yet at the B-21 Raider’s Engine Exhaust Posted by RSS Feed

A new photo of the second B-21’s first flight offers a new look at the engine exhaust, which appears

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Sep 19 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Charlotte, NC Posted by RSS Feed

24 SEP, 2025Charlotte, NC5 NMR – 4,999FT AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Sep 19 2025

ASCENT AEROSYSTEMS ELEVATES PAUL FERMO TO PRESIDENT Posted by Admin

WILMINGTON, MA - September 16, 2025, 7:00am EDT - Ascent AeroSystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a Robinson Helicopter Company, has named Paul Fermo its new president, effective October 1, 2025. Fermo, currently serves as Vice President of Business Development and will assume the role on October 1, 2025, as current CEO and Cofounder, Peter Fuchs retires.

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Sep 19 2025

VAI Honors Frank Robinson’s Enshrined into National Aviation Hall of Fame Posted by Admin

Alexandria, VA (Sept. 19, 2025) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) celebrates the late Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, on his official induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Robinson, who passed away in 2022 at age 92, left behind an enduring legacy of engineering excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation that continues to influence the vertical aviation community. He will be honored during the 61st Enshrinement Ceremonies in Wichita, Kansas, this evening.

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Sep 19 2025

LEONARDO HELICOPTERS OPENS FLORIDA SUPPORT CENTER TO ENHANCE TH-73A AND CIVIL AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT CAPABILITIES Posted by Admin

MILTON, Fla. – [September 18, 2025] – Leonardo celebrated the official grand opening of its new Florida Support Center on September 18 at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment—now totalling $65 million—in U.S. military aviation support, civil helicopter services, and regional aerospace growth.

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Sep 19 2025

RECOIL AERIAL FIREFIGHTING TANKS HELP FIGHT MAJOR WESTERN U.S. FIRES Posted by Admin

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 19, 2025  Firefighters battling recent large fires across the Western U.S. have received help from new, American-made helicopter firefighting technology.   Kentucky’s Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), has seen heavy usage of its Tsunami Internal AFSS 790-gallon tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters. 

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Sep 19 2025

Russian MiG-31s Enter Estonian Airspace, Italian F-35s Scramble to Intercept Posted by RSS Feed

Three Russian MiG-31 Foxhound fighters violated Estonian airspace, prompting the scramble of two

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Sep 19 2025

Airworthiness Concern for Lancair Evolution Aircraft Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA recently received a report of a damaged elevator control horn on a Lancair Evolution

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Sep 19 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Bethpage, NY Posted by RSS Feed

                       26 September 2025                       Bethpage, NY                       

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Sep 19 2025

Initial VIP Notification - Sterling, VA Posted by RSS Feed

                        September 20, 2025                        Sterling,

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Sep 19 2025

GULF AREA FREQUENCY COORDINATOR FLORIDA (GAFCFL) 25-05 (REVISION 1) Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGGULF AREA FREQUENCY COORDINATORFLORIDA (GAFCFL) 25-05

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