Oct 30 2025

U.S. Soldier Becomes First to Plan and Execute Autonomous Black Hawk Missions using MATRIX™ Technology at Northern Strike 25-2 Posted by Admin

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., October 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s [NYSE: LMT] Optionally Piloted (OPV) Black Hawk helicopter, powered by MATRIX™ technology.

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Oct 30 2025

BBMF’s Avro Lancaster Begins Major Maintenance Overhaul Posted by RSS Feed

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster has flown to Duxford to begin a planned

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Oct 30 2025

New Chinese Advanced Jet Trainer Flies for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

China’s next-generation trainer, built by HAIG, finally emerged and performed its maiden flight.

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Oct 30 2025

GPS Interference Testing at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA 04 - 05 NOV Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGNAVAL SUBMARINE BASE KINGS BAY GEORGIA(NBKBGA) 25-02 04 – 05

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Oct 30 2025

GPS Interference Testing at Schofield Barracks, HI 04 - 16 NOV Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGSCHOFIELD BARRACKS HAWAII(SCHFHI) 25-74 04 – 16

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Oct 30 2025

Airbus Signs MoU with Portuguese Industries Ahead of Eurofighter Proposal Posted by RSS Feed

As Portugal reconsiders the plans to procure the F-35, Airbus is now preparing to offer the

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Oct 29 2025

Finland’s First F-35A Lightning II Rolls Out of the Assembly Line Posted by RSS Feed

Finnish Air Force personnel are currently undergoing training at Eglin AFB, while extensive

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Oct 29 2025

U.S. Army Contracts Boeing for Nine More CH-47F Block II Chinook Helicopters Posted by RSS Feed

The CH-47F Block II has improved efficiency, payload and fuel capacity, critical for the Army’s

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Oct 29 2025

Entrol to develop an H135 FTD Level 3 simulator for the Royal Thai Air Force through its partner RV Connex Posted by Admin

Madrid, October 29th, 2025 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the sale of an H135 FTD Level 3 helicopter simulator to the Royal Thai Air Force. This agreement marks a significant milestone, strengthening the company's presence in the defense market and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Oct 29 2025

SKYTRAC Expands Connectivity Leadership with the Addition of Honeywell’s Sky Connect Product Line Posted by Admin

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 29, 2025  – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive, perpetual license to manufacture, sell, and support the Honeywell Sky Connect product line. 

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Oct 29 2025

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Combine Operations, Bringing an End to Hawaiian’s Legendary Callsign After 99 Years Posted by RSS Feed

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have reached a defining moment in their merger journey. The Federal

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Oct 29 2025

GPS Interference Testing at Southern California Tactical Training Range CA, 01 - 03 NOV Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TACTICAL TRAININGRANGE (SCTTR) 25-06

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Oct 29 2025

Italy Goes Ahead with Acquisition of 29 More AW249 Attack Helicopters Posted by RSS Feed

Italy has launched the parliamentary process to approve the acquisition of a new batch of AW249s,

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Oct 29 2025

UAC Rolls Out Second Prototype of Upgraded Yak-130M Posted by RSS Feed

The Yak-130M sports a host of upgrades, including an advanced AESA radar, avionics, radio

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Oct 29 2025

Evolution of a Memoir: Aviation Therapy—Stories of Perseverance and Personal Growth from the Cockpit Posted by RSS Feed

Aviation Therapy Began Long Before I Ever Thought to Give it a Name I have been a pilot since I was

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Oct 28 2025

China’s Mysterious Aircraft at Gaobeidian Possibly Linked to ‘High-Supersonic’ Crew Escape Paper Posted by RSS Feed

A Chinese research paper on an ejectable cockpit for high-supersonic flight has drawn attention

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Oct 28 2025

HALO-Flight Expands Life-Saving Capabilities with New Bell 407GXi Posted by Admin

Omaha, Nebraska (October 28, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, hosted a special delivery ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) to celebrate HALO-Flight’s delivery of a new IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi. As the fifth and final Bell 407GXi to deliver in HALO-Flight’s fleet renewal, the ceremony marked another milestone in the long-standing relationship between Bell and HALO-Flight; a premier nonprofit air medical service provider committed to delivering critical care and rapid emergency response across South Texas.READ MORE ROTOR PRO: https://justhelicopters.com/Magazine

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Oct 28 2025

Hurricane Hunters Forced to Scrub Missions into Eye of Hurricane Melissa Posted by RSS Feed

A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from the 53rd WRS, as well as NOAA aircraft, have had to

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Oct 28 2025

NASA’s X-59 QueSST Conducts Maiden Flight Posted by RSS Feed

After some scrubbed attempts, NASA’s X-59 QueSST flew for the first time from Air Force Plant 42 in

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Oct 28 2025

GPS Interference Testing off the coast of SC OCT 31 to NOV 09 Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGCARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR(CSG4) 25-06 (REVISION 1) 31 October

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Oct 28 2025

USHST Monthly Safety Report for October 2025 Posted by RSS Feed

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety ReportOctober 2025 USHST Vision:  A civil

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Oct 28 2025

Second Prototype of China’s J-36 Uncovered with Notable Structural Changes Posted by RSS Feed

Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of the J-36 heavy fighter have

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Oct 28 2025

10 Years Ago Today: Avro Vulcan XH558’s Final Flight Posted by RSS Feed

Oct. 28, 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the last time an Avro Vulcan took to the skies.

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Oct 27 2025

US Navy Aircraft Crash Into South China Sea: All 5 Crew Members Rescued After Nimitz Incidents Posted by RSS Feed

Sunday was a difficult day for the United States Navy as two US Navy aircraft crash into South China

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Oct 27 2025

Kilroy Aviation Offers ODA Solution During the Government Shutdown Posted by Admin

(SALISBURY, MD) OCTOBER 23, 2025) With the government shutdown continuing, Kilroy Aviation, LLC, an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) company with Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), announced this week that it is assisting clients in obtaining STC certifications during the shutdown. 

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Oct 27 2025

Turkey Buys RAF’s Retired C-130Js, Opening a New Chapter for Its Airlift Fleet Posted by RSS Feed

A deep dive into Turkey’s purchase of RAF’s retired C-130Js and the future of its airlift fleet. In

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Oct 27 2025

Turkey Signs £8bn Deal With UK for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons Posted by RSS Feed

The agreement was signed as the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Ankara and met with

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Oct 27 2025

Russia Claims Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Missile Flew 14,000 Km in 15 Hours Posted by RSS Feed

The existence of the 9M730 Burevestnik was first made official in early 2018 as a part of six new

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Oct 27 2025

FlySafe Topic of the Month - Human Performance — Understanding Your Capabilities and Limitations Posted by RSS Feed

Human Performance — Understanding Your Capabilities and LimitationsA GAJSC study of fatal general

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Oct 27 2025

Metro Aviation Advances Air Medical Capabilities with H160 EMS Interior STC and H140 Fleet Expansion Posted by Admin

27 OCT 2025 – Omaha, NE – Metro Aviation, a recognized leader in air-medical transport solutions and aircraft completions, is proud to announce two significant developments that strengthen its support for critical-care rotorcraft operations. First, Metro will be the first completion center to offer an EMS-interior Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the new Airbus H160. Second, Metro has signed a purchase agreement for twelve Airbus H140 aircraft, which will be available for purchase and completion at Metro’s facility, offering air-medical operators a highly capable and mission-ready platform.

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