Dec 04 2023

YouTuber pilot Trevor Jacob sentenced to 6 months in federal prison Posted by RSS Feed

YouTuber Trevor Jacob was sentenced Monday to six months in federal prison for obstructing a federal

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Dec 04 2023

Rotor Unveils R550X Uncrewed Helicopter and Begins Production Posted by Admin

The R550X is an uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II. It is designed to lift heavy loads up to 1,200 pounds, or 550 kilograms, with no pilot onboard. With a flight time of over three (3) hours and a top speed of 150 miles per hour, the R550X offers long-range VTOL capabilities beyond the reach of drones and eVTOLs, making it suitable for demanding cargo, utility, and maritime operations.

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Dec 04 2023

WATCH: P-63 King Cobra 'Fatal Fang' flies for first time in 40 years Posted by RSS Feed

The restoration of the Yanks Air Museum's P-63A-7 King Cobra is complete, flying for the first time

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Dec 04 2023

Reynolds Jet maintains ARGUS Platinum rating Posted by RSS Feed

Reynolds Jet is pleased to share that it has retained its ARGUS Platinum designation, a rating it

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Dec 04 2023

Dassault Falcon 6X enters into service Posted by RSS Feed

Dassault Aviation announced Monday that the Falcon 6X entered into service on Nov. 30.

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Dec 04 2023

The P-8A That Ended Up In Water In Hawaii Has Been Recovered From Sea Posted by RSS Feed

The P-8A Poseidon sits on the runway of Marine Corps Air Station Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Dec. 3. (Image

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Dec 04 2023

Meet the 12 planes of Christmas - CAF raises money for fleet of historic aircraft Posted by RSS Feed

The Commemorative Air Force is hosting its annual 12 Planes of Christmas fundraiser to showcase a

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Dec 04 2023

Ten Open Questions About The Alaska/Hawaiian Merger Posted by RSS Feed

Earlier today, Alaska Airlines announced that they will be acquiring Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9B

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Dec 03 2023

Pilot and aviation advocate wins Ms. Texas Petite Posted by RSS Feed

Shakar Soltani, Ms. Texas Petite 2024 with a Piper Cherokee. Photography courtesy of Brent

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Dec 03 2023

New Photos Show P-8A Being Prepared For Extraction From The Waters Of Kaneohe Bay Posted by RSS Feed

Private industry diving and salvage experts working alongside U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines

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Dec 03 2023

Alaska Airlines Acquires Hawaiian, Will Retain Individual Identities Posted by RSS Feed

Alaska Airlines announced today that it has acquired Hawaiian Airlines. The combined airline will

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Dec 02 2023

F-35C Sporting A Mirror-Like Coating Spotted On USS Abraham Lincoln Posted by RSS Feed

An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, makes an arrested landing on

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Dec 02 2023

Collings Foundation Ends Wings of Freedom WWII Aircraft Tours Posted by RSS Feed

Collings Foundation’s B-24J Liberator and P-51D Mustang. (Photo: Collings Foundation)"

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Dec 01 2023

Watch This: Russian Lancet Attack Drone Strikes Ukrainian Su-25 Decoy Posted by RSS Feed

The Su-25 decoy about to be hit by a Russian Lancet."

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Dec 01 2023

Schweizer Earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, Texas (November 30, 2023) – Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is proud to announce it has earned FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification. The certification allows Schweizer to repair and overhaul its aircraft and components at the factory with an FAA-approved quality system.

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Dec 01 2023

GPS spoofing attacks continue across Middle East, grad student identifies source Posted by RSS Feed

Photo of real GPS spoofing attack reported to OPSGROUP by a memberPilots flying in the Middle East

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Dec 01 2023

Canada Selects P-8 Poseidon As CP-140 Aurora Replacement Posted by RSS Feed

An artist rendition of the Poseidon in a Royal Canadian Air Force livery. (Image: Boeing)"

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Dec 01 2023

GAMA President warns Congress of dangers without FAA reauthorization Posted by RSS Feed

Aviation stakeholders continue to warn Congress of the impending problems without the passage of a

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Dec 01 2023

RAF Integrates Sting Ray Mod 1 Torpedo On Poseidon Fleet Posted by RSS Feed

A Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo displayed in front of a Poseidon MRA1. (Photo: Royal Air

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Dec 01 2023

ForeFlight, Honda Aircraft team up to rollout runway analysis product for HondaJet Posted by RSS Feed

ForeFlight and Honda Aircraft Company announced Thursday that all HondaJet HA-420 models are now

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Nov 30 2023

FAAST Blast —FAA Addresses Safety Recommendations, Podcast Highlights Diversity in Aviation, Wind Turbines and Their Effect on t Posted by RSS Feed

FAAST Blast — Week of November 27 – December 3, 2023Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update  FAA

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Nov 30 2023

Launch of streaming service Aeroverse to bring new aviation content to the digital sky Posted by RSS Feed

From left, Nathan Fletcher, EVP Programming at Aeroverse, Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, and

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Nov 30 2023

The end of an era - Wings of Freedom Tour moving collection to museum Posted by RSS Feed

For over 30 years the Wings of Freedom Tour has shown off American aviation heritage across the

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Nov 30 2023

Sikorsky Delivers First S-70 Black Hawk Helicopters To Romania Posted by Admin

MIELEC, Poland Nov. 24, 2023 -- PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered the first four new-generation, European manufactured S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters to Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, with two more aircraft on schedule to arrive by the end of 2023. Purchased as part of the European Union’s VISION 2020 project, the intended missions for Romania’s new Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters include maritime and land search and rescue, firefighting, transport and medical emergency support.

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Nov 30 2023

FAA expands BizAv pilot text alert participation, rescinds NOTAM Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA opened domestic en route CPDLC to business aircraft operators, rescinding a previous NOTAM

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Nov 30 2023

First SAF-powered rotorcraft flight in UAE and Middle East set by Abu Dhabi Aviation’s AW139 commercial helicopter Posted by Admin

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Leonardo are pleased to announce today that ADA’s AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter accomplished two flights powered by aviation fuel blended with SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in Abu Dhabi on 28 and 30 November (the latter carrying on board UAE dignitaries and industry representatives).

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Nov 30 2023

GA groups urge Congress to pass long-term FAA reauthorization bill Posted by RSS Feed

General Aviation groups warned Congress that a continued short-term extension of FAA authorization

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Nov 30 2023

German Navy NH90 Sea Tiger performs maiden flight Posted by Admin

Donauwörth, 30 November 2023 – The first NH90 Sea Tiger took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth, Germany. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH90 Sea Tiger multi role frigate helicopters for the German Navy’s shipborne operations in 2020.

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Nov 30 2023

Heli Austria Signs Agreement to Purchase 10 E3 Goggles from ASU Posted by Admin

(MADRID, SPAIN 12/30/23) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a trusted provider modifying aircraft for civil and military night vision operations for more than 28 years around the world, announced today from European Rotors that Austrian based Heli Austria signed an agreement for the delivery of 10 new ASU E3 NVGs.  Heli Austrua will be the first operators in Austria with the new E3 Goggles.

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Nov 30 2023

NTSB chair to host mental health summit, shares safety concerns over current system Posted by RSS Feed

The NTSB will host an in-person roundtable discussion on mental health in aviation on Dec. 6. The

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