Jan 27 2025

Boeing Receives 737 Fuselage for U.S. Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C Prototype Posted by RSS Feed

The company has now started the assembly of the first Boeing 737 airframe which will later receive

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Jan 27 2025

Airbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024 Posted by Admin

Marignane, France, 27 January 2025 – Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders came from 182 customers in 42 countries. The Company delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, resulting in a preliminary 57% share of the civil and parapublic market.

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Jan 27 2025

Textron Aviation Secures First International Sale of Advanced Military Training Aircraft to SkyAlyne and KF Aero Posted by Admin

WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 27, 2025) — Textron Aviation today announced the first international sale of seven of its Beechcraft King Air 260 military multi-engine training aircraft. SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace selected the King Air 260 in support of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program to train pilots for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The FAcT program was awarded to SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace. King Air 260 deliveries for the FAcT program are expected to begin in the first half of 2028.

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Jan 27 2025

Couple Sues JetBlue After Block of Ice Falls Through Roof and Onto Their Bed Posted by RSS Feed

The new year started with a bang for one Inglewood, California couple. A block of ice allegedly

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Jan 27 2025

Australia’s Future MC-55A Peregrine Aircraft are Now Sporting RAAF Markings During New Tests Posted by RSS Feed

The MC-55A Peregrine is part of Australia’s effort to strengthen ISR and EW capabilities with

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Jan 27 2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - GPS Interference Testing – FORT LIBERTY NORTH CAROLINA Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT LIBERTY NORTH CAROLINA (FTLBNC) 25-14 (REVISION 1) 30

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Jan 27 2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - GPS Interference Testing – CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 25-01, Off-the-Coast, SC Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 25-01 30 January – 01

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Jan 27 2025

RSAF F-16D+ Seen with Python-5 Missile for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

After years of rumors about Singapore’s F-16 being equipped with the Israel-made missile, a RSAF

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Jan 26 2025

Finnish F/A-18 Hornets Arrive at Keflavik for First Icelandic Air Policing Deployment Posted by RSS Feed

Four Hornets touched down in Iceland on Jan. 24, 2025 for a three week detachment. It is the first

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Jan 26 2025

First Public Glimpse Of The ‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Posted by RSS Feed

They combined the cockpit from an F-35, which experienced an engine failure on the runway, with the

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Jan 26 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Doral-Miami, FL Posted by RSS Feed

Jan 28, 2025 Doral-Miami, FL5 NMR – 4,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available

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Jan 26 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Cincinnati, Oh Posted by RSS Feed

Jan 31-Feb 03, 2025 Cincinnati, Oh5 NMR – 4,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are

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Jan 26 2025

Final Production MC-130J Delivered to Kirtland AFB Posted by RSS Feed

The 58th Special Operations Wing is now home to both the first and the final MC-130Js. On Jan. 14,

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Jan 25 2025

The Wings of Angels: A Brief History the Aircraft of the Blue Angels Posted by RSS Feed

The United States Navy Blue Angels Aerobatic Flight Demonstration Team has been thrilling audiences

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Jan 25 2025

Windracers Reveal Next Generation ULTRA MK2 Logistics UAV Posted by RSS Feed

The British company’s existing ULTRA aircraft has been tested by a number of government and private

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Jan 25 2025

Video Shows First Flight of South Korean Marine Attack Helicopter Posted by RSS Feed

Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) new Marine Attack Helicopter, a derivative of the Super Puma

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Jan 24 2025

Ellsworth’s B-1B Lancers Complete Relocation to Grand Forks AFB Posted by RSS Feed

Ellsworth will continue to support AFGSC tasking out of Grand Forks AFB during the roughly 10-month

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Jan 24 2025

Philippines to Double its FA-50 and A-29B Super Tucanos Fleets Posted by RSS Feed

The Philippines currently operates 12 FA-50PHs and six A-29B Super Tucanos, which will be doubled

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Jan 24 2025

VAI announces winners of the 2025 Salute to Excellence awards Posted by Admin

Alexandria, Virginia, USA (Jan. 24, 2025) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is proud to announce the winners of this year’s prestigious Salute to Excellence Awards. This annual program is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment of professionals within the vertical aviation industry.

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Jan 24 2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - GPS Interference Testing – Nevada Test and Training Range, NV Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING NEVADA TEST AND TRAINING RANGE (NTTR) 25-01  29 January – 07

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Jan 24 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Damascus, VA Posted by RSS Feed

27 JAN, 2025Damascus, VA5 NMR – 4,999/AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Jan 24 2025

U.S. Air Force C-17s Might Soon Fly with Drag-Reducing Microvanes, Saving $14 Million in Fuel Costs Annually Posted by RSS Feed

Six aircraft have been modified for a six-month evaluation before the microvanes, small 3D-printed

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Jan 23 2025

VH-3D and Joint Base Andrews Once Again Play Key Roles in U.S. Presidential Inauguration Posted by RSS Feed

Joint Base Andrews and the VH-3D Sea King: behind-the-scenes of American history. As everybody knows

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Jan 23 2025

Spirit is Banning Trashy Tattoos and Clothes on Their Flights Posted by RSS Feed

We’ve all been there. You’re in the airport or boarding a flight and someone has obscene tattoos or

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Jan 23 2025

FAAST Blast —GA and Super Bowl LIX, Human Factors Research, What You Need to Fly at Night Posted by RSS Feed

FAAST Blast — Week of January 20 - 26, 2025 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update  What GA Pilots

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Jan 23 2025

Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Camp Shelby, MS Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CAMP SHELBY MISSISSIPPI (CPSHMS) 25-1528 January – 02

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Jan 23 2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - GPS Interference Testing – NINE MILES TRAINING CENTER TEXAS (NMTCTX) 25-24 Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING NINE MILES TRAINING CENTER TEXAS(NMTCTX) 25-24 28 January –

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Jan 23 2025

Vertical Aviation International Applauds Chris Rocheleau's Appointment as FAA Deputy Administrator Posted by Admin

Alexandria, VA (Jan. 23, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates Chris Rocheleau on his recent appointment as deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The association releases the following:

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Jan 23 2025

RAF Typhoon Lands Without Canopy After Suspected Bird Strike Posted by RSS Feed

The pilot of a Royal Air Force Typhoon has landed safely after an unusual incident saw the jet’s

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Jan 23 2025

Frasca TRAC20 G7 Simulators: Powering WMU’s Next Generation of Pilots Posted by Admin

Western Michigan University (WMU) College of Aviation is a leader in shaping the future of aviation. Known for its long history of excellence in pilot training, WMU recently acquired four Frasca TRAC20 G7 simulators, reinforcing its commitment to innovation. These advanced simulators will equip WMU’s students with the skills needed to transition smoothly to real-world flight. As the first fleet customer for the new Cirrus SR Series G7 with the Perspective Touch+ system, the college continues its tradition of pioneering new technologies in pilot training. This commitment aligns with WMU’s mission to prepare leaders sought after by the aerospace industry and to advance the knowledge base through meaningful research.

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