Nov 13 2024

U.S. Air Force to Withdraw A-10C From Korea Starting in January 2025 Posted by RSS Feed

The service says it will transition away from the A-10C in Korea to focus on advancing

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Nov 13 2024

GPS Flight Advisory - Fort Drum, NY Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT DRUM NEW YORK(FTDRNY) 24-59 18 – 22 NovemberFort Drum,

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Nov 13 2024

U.S. KC-135 Refuels RMAF Sukhoi Su-30 Fighters In Historic First Posted by RSS Feed

This marks the first publicly acknowledged instance of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker refueling a

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Nov 13 2024

Airbus Reveals A321 MPA as French Navy Prepares to Replace its Atlantique 2 Posted by RSS Feed

Based on the A321XLR civilian airliner, the A321MPA features conformal radar arrays, MAD, ESM and a

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Nov 13 2024

FAA Accident Report: BORON, CA Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT TOWING SURVEY EQUIPMENT BELOW, THE EQUIPMENT STRUCK POWER LIINES AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, BORON, CA.

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Nov 13 2024

FAA Accident Report: LAS VEGAS, NV Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT STRUCK AN OBJECT WHILE ENROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL, LAS VEGAS, NV

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Nov 13 2024

Bell Completes Expansion of its Huntsville Office Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, TX (November 12, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the completion of a major expansion to its Huntsville Office in Huntsville, Alabama. The expanded facility will enable Bell to provide briefing and conference space for its customers and the company.

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Nov 13 2024

Army grants ICARUS NVG Visor Air Worthiness Release Posted by Admin

ICARUS Devices is excited to announce that its Night Vision Goggle Visor has been granted an Air Worthiness Release (AWR) by the US Army. The Instrument Conditions Awareness Recognition and Understanding System (ICARUS) is a smart view limiting device that allows Instructor Pilots to simulate Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) in the aircraft. ICARUS changes visibility and allows Instructor Pilots to dial in the visibility for dynamic scenario-based training.

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Nov 13 2024

One Sailor Missing as Japanese Minesweeper Catches Fire and Capsizes Posted by RSS Feed

A Sugashima-class mine clearance vessel, the JS Ukushima, experienced a fire in the engine room on

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Nov 12 2024

China Officially Unveils The J-20S, The World’s First Two-Seat Stealth Fighter Posted by RSS Feed

After it first broke cover in 2021, the J-20S two-seat stealth fighter jet’s existence has now been

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Nov 12 2024

F-35C Makes its Combat Debut In Latest U.S. Air Strikes On Houthis in Yemen Posted by RSS Feed

Baptism of fire for the F-35C during U.S. operations targeting Houthi threats in the Red Sea and

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Nov 12 2024

Russian Ships Shadowed Through English Channel by Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Patrols Posted by RSS Feed

Frigate Admiral Golovko, tanker Vyazma, and intelligence ship Yantar were traced heading westwards

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Nov 12 2024

Exclusive: Interview With An HC-130J Instructor Pilot of the 34th Weapons Squadron Posted by RSS Feed

Everything you’ve always wanted to ask an HC-130J Combat King II pilot but never had the courage to:

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Nov 12 2024

Chile Carabineros Enhance Mission Capabilities with TrakkaCam TC-300 and Schiebel S-100 Posted by Admin

The TrakkaCam TC-300 is a compact, gyro-stabilized multi-spectral imaging system designed for smaller platforms such as unmanned aerial systems. It provides exceptional high-definition image clarity, an extended operational range, and advanced perceptual tools that enhance decision-making in challenging environments. The TC-300 is a non-ITAR product certified to RTCA DO-160 environmental standards. The TC-300 also offers various laser options, making it an excellent choice for law enforcement and security applications.

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Nov 12 2024

RTX's Collins Aerospace to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system Posted by Admin

LONDON, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to equip a fleet of new H-47 Chinooks for the UK Royal Air Force with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) avionics management suite. This cockpit upgrade will make UK Chinooks interoperable with the U.S. Chinooks, using the same avionics system, advance digital cockpit displays and applications.

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Nov 12 2024

Archer Hires UAE Leader from Abu Dhabi Executive Office And GCAA In Support Of Plan To Commence In-Country Service As Soon As Late Next Year Posted by Admin

SANTA CLARA, CA, November 12, 2024 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE Lead. Dr. Alhinai, who currently serves on the Board of Directors for the GCAA, the UAE’s aviation regulator, will be responsible for spearheading the planned launch of Archer’s electric air taxis in the region.

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Nov 12 2024

Joby Announces Beginning of Work on First Dubai Vertiport Posted by Admin

Situated at Dubai International Airport (“DXB”), the vertiport is being constructed by Joby partners Dubai Road and Transport Authority (“RTA”) and Skyports, who celebrated the moment at a ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby, as well as representatives from the Dubai RTA and Skyports.

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Nov 12 2024

United Among 15 Airlines to Adopt New iPhone Luggage-Tracking Feature Posted by RSS Feed

Tech giant Apple has debuted a brand-new feature for iPhone owners called “Share Item Location”.

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Nov 12 2024

Wichita FSDO FY 25 1st Quarter Maintenance Newsletter Posted by RSS Feed

It is time for the first edition of the Wichita FSDO Maintenance Facts for

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Nov 12 2024

The B-21’s Price Is Decreasing With Over $5 Billion Saved for the First Five Lots Posted by RSS Feed

The insanely costly B-21 Raider program is apparently becoming less expensive, with the projected

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Nov 12 2024

Kit Planes Put Aircraft Ownership in Reach, Build Lifelong Friendships Posted by RSS Feed

Kit Planes Built with Hard Work and Support from EAA Community Buying and assembling your own kit

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Nov 11 2024

Spirit Airlines Arrival Hit By Gunfire in Haiti, Attendant Wounded Posted by RSS Feed

An unidentified assailant on the ground fired shots at a Spirit Airlines aircraft as it was landing

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Nov 11 2024

American Airlines Prohibits Crew from Ejecting Travelers Over Attire, Odor Posted by RSS Feed

American Airlines now prohibits flight attendants from easily removing passengers over mild concerns

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Nov 11 2024

Sweden Selects Embraer C-390 as C-130H Replacement Posted by RSS Feed

The Swedish Defense Minister signed a letter of intents to begin the acquisition process for the

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Nov 11 2024

Sikorsky and Rain Successfully Demonstrate Autonomous Flight with Wildfire Mission Autonomy to Rapidly Find and Suppress Test Fires Posted by Admin

Stratford, Conn., Nov. 11, 2024 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) and Rain, a leader in autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology, successfully demonstrated how an autonomous Black Hawk® helicopter can be commanded to take off, identify the location and size of a small fire, and then accurately drop water to suppress the flames.

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Nov 11 2024

FAA Accident Report: BAKER CITY, OR Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT PERFORMING LONG LINE AND HOVERING, EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS AND MADE A FORCED HARD LANDING, BAKER CITY, OR.

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Nov 11 2024

FAA Accident Report: MARKLEEVILLE, CA Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT LANDED ON AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED DOWN THE EMBANKMENT INTO THE RIVER, MARKLEEVILLE, CA.

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Nov 11 2024

Toyota and Joby Conduct First eVTOL Flight in Japan Posted by RSS Feed

Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota and American aviation company Joby Aviation conducted the

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Nov 11 2024

The 301st Fighter Wing Receives Its First F-35A with ‘TX’ Tail Code Posted by RSS Feed

The first F-35 sporting the ‘TX’ has been officially taken on charge by the “Spads” at NAS JRB Fort

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Nov 11 2024

Chinese Company Planning Return to Supersonic Travel Posted by RSS Feed

Imagine flying from Beijing to New York City for lunch and returning to China in time for dinner.

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