Dec 15 2025

Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters Posted by Admin

Donauwörth, Germany, 15 December 2025 – Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023, bringing the total number to 82 helicopters. 

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Dec 15 2025

Joby Caps Year of Flight, Demonstrating Global Commercial Readiness and Operational Momentum Towards FAA Certification Posted by Admin

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the successful completion of its final international flight demonstration of 2025, at the Fuji Speedway in Japan. The week-long campaign marks the culmination of a year filled with extensive flight activity and operational maturity worldwide.

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Dec 15 2025

China’s CH-7 Flying Wing Drone Conducts First Flight Posted by RSS Feed

Official descriptions suggest the CH-7 has an ISTAR role, which would allow it to send back data on

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Dec 15 2025

'We almost had a midair collision:' JetBlue pilot describes close call with Air Force refueler Posted by RSS Feed

A U.S. Air Force refueling tanker flew uncomfortably close on Friday, flying through the path of a

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Dec 15 2025

Reliable Robotics begins test flights for automated Cessna 208B Caravan Posted by RSS Feed

Reliable Robotics announced on Wednesday a new contract with NASA to perform demonstration flights

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Dec 15 2025

What It Takes to Become a Flight Attendant: Training, Interviews, and the Reality Behind the Dream Job Posted by RSS Feed

For many people, becoming a flight attendant represents freedom, travel and inevitably everything

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Dec 14 2025

Chasing a Solar Eclipse at Mach 2 in a Concorde Posted by RSS Feed

Experiencing a total eclipse for 74 minutes, passengers of Concorde 001 followed the path of

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Dec 14 2025

The US Government Is Buying Six Boeing 737s for ICE Air Operations. Here Are Eight Questions We’re Asking Posted by RSS Feed

The Washington Post confirmed last week that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to

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Dec 14 2025

U.S. Navy and GAO Reports Fault Material Issues, Poor Coordination Between Services for V-22 Osprey Troubles Posted by RSS Feed

Long-running mechanical, faulty metallic alloys in the Prop-Rotor Gear Box and lack of synergy

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Dec 13 2025

U.S. Army Completes Retirement of Aerial ISR Turboprop Fleet Posted by RSS Feed

The legacy ISR fleet of RC-12X Guardrail, MC-12S EMARSS and the EO-5C ARL-M turboprops will be

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Dec 13 2025

FY2026 NDAA: Congress Pushes Back On Aircraft Cuts and Seeks Clarity On Next-Gen Programs Posted by RSS Feed

The NDAA freezes E-3, F-15E and A-10 retirements, accelerates F/A-XX and F-47 oversight, and demands

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Dec 13 2025

WATCH: WestJet’s 2025 Christmas Miracle Proves the Magic Is Still Alive Posted by RSS Feed

WestJet’s 2025 Christmas Miracle continues the airline’s beloved holiday tradition by focusing on

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Dec 13 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Rocky Mount, NC Posted by RSS Feed

December 19, 2025Rocky Mount, NC30/10 NMR; SFC – 17,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions

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Dec 12 2025

Aer Lingus Pittsburgh Flights Announced With New Dublin Route Starting in 2026 Posted by RSS Feed

Aer Lingus Pittsburgh service launches in 2026 with nonstop flights to Dublin, marking the city’s

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Dec 12 2025

Northrop Grumman Completes New Stand-in Attack Weapon Separation Test Posted by RSS Feed

Just over a year after the first inert drop of the new Stand-in Attack Weapon, or SiAW, Northrop

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Dec 12 2025

Boeing-backed EVIO launches EVIO 810 hybrid-electric regional aircraft program Posted by RSS Feed

EVIO, a hybrid-electric aircraft developer backed by Boeing, publicly launched its EVIO 810

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Dec 12 2025

U.S. Air Force Flexes its Muscles on NATO’s Eastern Flank Posted by RSS Feed

In early December, USAF F-35A Lightning IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons took part in agile airpower

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Dec 12 2025

Chitose Set To Be Japan’s Next F-35A Base Posted by RSS Feed

The Japanese Ministry of Defense announced plans for a squadron at Chitose Air Base to transition

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Dec 12 2025

Photographer Captures Rare B-52H Drag Chute Malfunction in Mid Flight Posted by RSS Feed

Unusual drag chute deployment caught on camera over Fort Worth. A photographer in the Fort Worth

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Dec 12 2025

EAA brings back Homebuilders Week webinars for new and experienced builders Posted by RSS Feed

EAA announced on Thursday that it is bringing back its Homebuilders Week webinar series on Jan.

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Dec 12 2025

Greece signs NH90 follow on support contract Posted by Admin

Marignane, France, 12 December 2025 - NH Industries and the Greek Ministry of Defence have signed the follow-on support contract for their NH90 fleet. The contract, valued at €50 million, will establish a support ecosystem for the country's NH90 fleet. Over the next five years, this agreement will provide spare parts and maintenance services to significantly increase the fleet's operational availability.

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Dec 12 2025

WATCH: Skydiver dangles from Cessna Caravan after parachute snags on tail Posted by RSS Feed

A pilot was forced to make significant control inputs to keep a Cessna 208 Caravan level after a

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Dec 12 2025

Saudi Aviation Club Partners with Switchblade Flying Car Manufacturer to Further Saudi Vision 2030 Posted by RSS Feed

Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade Flying Car just announced they have signed a significant

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Dec 12 2025

Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation announces Mustang flight as raffle prize Posted by RSS Feed

Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) announced on Thursday that one of the prizes of

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Dec 12 2025

SEAD and CSAR Specialist Units Head to SOUTHCOM as Military Buildup Continues Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. based F-35A Lightning IIs and EA-18G Growlers are the latest combat jets to head to U.S.

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Dec 11 2025

Historic RC-135 and EA-37B Integration Marks Major Step in USAF Electromagnetic Spectrum Dominance Posted by RSS Feed

First sustained operational sorties combine Rivet Joint intelligence gathering with Compass Call

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Dec 11 2025

China’s Massive Drone Swarm Mothership “Jiutian” Takes Flight Posted by RSS Feed

While reports have identified the Jiutian as a “general-purpose drone,” concepts have shown it

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Dec 11 2025

GPS Interference Testing at Schofield Barracks, HI 16 - 18 DEC Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGSCHOFIELD BARRACKS HAWAII (SCHFHI) 25-94  16 – 18

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Dec 11 2025

Daher Kodiak 900 aircraft receives Brazilian airworthiness certification Posted by RSS Feed

Daher Aircraft has announced that its Kodiak 900 has received certification by the Brazilian ANAC

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Dec 11 2025

Daher Kodiak 900 aircraft recieves Brazilian airworthiness certification Posted by RSS Feed

Daher Aircraft has announced that its Kodiak 900 has received certification by the Brazilian ANAC

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