Apr 29 2025

Bell Announces Signed Purchase Agreement for First Bell 505 in the Netherlands Posted by Admin

Prague, Czech Republic (April 29, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public safety infrastructure manufacturer.

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Apr 29 2025

U.S. Navy Releases Previously Unseen Photos of Mirror-like Coating on F-35Cs Posted by RSS Feed

The photos show two VX-9 F-35Cs with the mirror-like coating during testing at Naval Base Ventura

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Apr 29 2025

Joby Achieves Testing Landmark with Piloted Aircraft 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 it has reached a landmark moment in its aircraft test program, successfully completing flights with a full transition from vertical to cruise flight, and back again, with a pilot onboard.

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Apr 29 2025

ITALIAN ARMY’S HELICOPTER FLEET MODERNIZATION AND RATIONALIZATION PLAN SETS NEW MILESTONE WITH FIRST UH-169D LUH DELIVERY Posted by Admin

The Italian Army took a step forward in the framework of its comprehensive modernization plan with the delivery of the first UH-169D LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). The handover was carried out during an official ceremony held at the Italian Army Aviation’s Headquarters in Viterbo on 28 April in the presence of military and industry representatives and dignitaries.

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Apr 29 2025

U.S. Army Black Hawk Lands at the Wrong School Posted by RSS Feed

A Black Hawk helicopter due to make a community relations visit to Standley Lake High School arrived

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Apr 29 2025

P-51 Restoration Honors Aircraft and Triple Ace Pilot Ken Dahlberg Posted by RSS Feed

AirCorps Aviation is restoring a P-51 Mustang, tail number 42-106602, nicknamed “Shillelagh,” as a

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Apr 29 2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - GPS Interference Testing – Southern California Training Range, CA Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRAINING RANGECALIFORNIA (SCTRCA) 25-01

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Apr 29 2025

India Signs Contract for 26 Dassault Rafale M Fighters Posted by RSS Feed

The Rafale M acquisition meets the immediate capability needs for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier

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Apr 28 2025

Super Hornet Falls Off Aircraft Carrier in Red Sea Posted by RSS Feed

The KNIGHT HAWKS of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 have one less jet this week, after an F/A-18E

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Apr 28 2025

F/A-18E and Tow Tractor Lost at Sea During Operations Aboard USS Truman Posted by RSS Feed

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) lost an F/A-18E Super Hornet along with a tow tractor. All personnel

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Apr 28 2025

USAF’s First E-7 Wedgetail Takes Shape as Service Struggles to Keep E-3 Sentry Flying Posted by RSS Feed

The E-3 Sentry is afflicted by acute parts and maintenance issues as the Boeing 707 aircraft it is

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Apr 28 2025

Bell Boeing Celebrate U.S. Air Force CV-22 Program of Record Posted by Admin

Amarillo, TEXAS (April 28, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrate the upcoming completion of the CV-22 Program of Record (POR) for the U.S. Air Force. Bell and Boeing commemorated the V-22 Osprey production milestone during a ceremony at the Bell Amarillo Assembly Center on April 18.

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Apr 28 2025

Tom Brady Tugs a Massive 757 During Annual Delta Jet Drag Posted by RSS Feed

While more than 200,000 fans attended the 2025 NFL Draft, Tom Brady participated in the 2025 Delta

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Apr 28 2025

VAI Applauds FAA Decision on Improvement to Medical Certification Posted by Admin

Alexandria, VA (Apr. 28, 2025) -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI) commends the FAA for its decision to halt implementation of a controversial policy that would have classified pilots’ incomplete medical certification applications as denied, the same category occupied by pilots who have been evaluated as unfit to fly.

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Apr 28 2025

First Joint Strike Missiles for Norway’s F-35s are Ready Posted by RSS Feed

The JSM is the only weapon in its class that can be carried internally by the F-35. The Norwegian

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Apr 27 2025

Spotter Captures F-117’s Return to Area 51 Posted by RSS Feed

Aviation spotter Michał Rokita captured two F-117s landing at Groom Lake, where the stealth fighters

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Apr 27 2025

MQ-9 and F-16 Crews Work Together in ACE-Focused Project Iron Agility Exercise Posted by RSS Feed

Project Iron Agility is a dynamic exercise which sharpens deployment readiness skills through ACE

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Apr 27 2025

F-22 Raptors Flying with B757 Test Bed Suggest New Upgrades and Sensors are Coming Up Fast Posted by RSS Feed

The Boeing 757 FTB is the F-22’s highly modified and instrumented aircraft that tests avionics and

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Apr 26 2025

Flying Freight: The Rise of America’s All-Cargo Airlines Posted by RSS Feed

The doorbell rings, and you accept a package delivered by FedEx, United Parcel Service (UPS),

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Apr 26 2025

U.S. Nuclear Weapons Will Cost Nearly $1 Trillion Over Next Decade Posted by RSS Feed

New Congressional Budget Office’s projections show that operation and modernization of America’s

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Apr 26 2025

Swedish Gripens Intercept Russian Aircraft for the First Time in NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing Posted by RSS Feed

The Swedish Gripens conducted their first Alpha Scramble for the NATO Air Policing mission,

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Apr 26 2025

In Detail: Prime Minister Keir Starmer Visits HMS Prince of Wales Posted by RSS Feed

Exclusively pieced together timeline of the visit by the UK Prime Minister and Defence Secretary to

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Apr 26 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Palm Beach Posted by RSS Feed

              01 May, 2025              Palm Beach, FL              5 NMR – 4,999 AGL Specific

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Apr 26 2025

The Epic Versatility of the Legendary B-17 Bomber Posted by RSS Feed

The legendary B-17 bomber was so much more than just a means for dropping bombs on Nazi Germany

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Apr 26 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Charleston/Huger, SC Posted by RSS Feed

01 May, 2025Charleston/Huger, SC5 NMR – 4,999FT AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are

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Apr 25 2025

Everything You Need to Know About the Air Defenses Protecting World Leaders at the Pope’s Funeral Posted by RSS Feed

As Rome prepares to host Pope Francis’ funeral, Italy activated an extensive security plan to ensure

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Apr 25 2025

Andravida Hosts Largest Edition of Iniochos Exercise Posted by RSS Feed

The Hellenic Air Force hosted the Iniochos 2025 exercise at Andravida Air Base, with 12 countries

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Apr 25 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Tuscaloosa, AL Posted by RSS Feed

01 May, 2025Tuscaloosa, AL30/10 NMR – 17,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are

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Apr 25 2025

Sikorsky and Bristow Sign Long-Term Agreement Supporting World’s Largest S-92® Helicopter Fleet Posted by Admin

STRATFORD, Conn., April 24, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for Bristow's S-92® helicopter fleet.

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Apr 25 2025

Archer Secures Design Approval For UAE’s First Hybrid Heliport, Paving The Way For Commercial Air Taxi Service In Abu Dhabi Posted by Admin

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -  April 23, 2025 – The General Civil Aviation Agency (GCAA) has approved the design for the planned transformation of an Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for both helicopter and eVTOL aircraft operations. 

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