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Nov 14 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Train Pilots in Virtual Reality Using Loft Dynamics’ FAA-Qualified Simulator Posted by Admin

OKLAHOMA CITY and DÜBENDORF, Switzerland Nov. 13, 2025 — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO), which operates the world’s largest and most diverse law enforcement aviation fleet, has awarded a contract to Davenport Aviation to provide the Loft Dynamics virtual reality (VR) flight simulator. The simulator is the first VR flight simulator qualified by both the FAA and EASA. CBP will install Loft’s Airbus H125 VR flight simulator at its Oklahoma City training center—marking the first-ever use of VR flight training by a U.S. federal law enforcement agency and reflecting a broader industry shift toward safer, more immersive and more accessible pilot training.

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Nov 13 2025

First Look At France’s New Nuclear Missile: ASMPA-R Enters French Naval Service Posted by RSS Feed

The newest generation of France’s home grown ASMP nuclear cruise missile has been shown for the

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Nov 13 2025

F-35 Conducts B61-12 Stockpile Flight Tests Posted by RSS Feed

The F-35 Lightning II was used in August 2025 to successfully evaluate three B61-12 test assets

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Nov 13 2025

Embraer Pitches A-29 Super Tucano for Drone-Hunting Missions Posted by RSS Feed

The Super Tucano, using laser-guided rockets and guns, would add a cheaper counter-drone capability

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Nov 13 2025

GPS Interference Testing at Nine Mile Training Center, TX 18 - 20 NOV Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGNINE MILE TRAINING CENTER TEXAS (NMTCTX) 25-79 (REVISION 1)

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Nov 13 2025

Anduril and EDGE Launch Joint Venture to Develop Autonomous Aircraft Posted by RSS Feed

Anduril and EDGE will collaborate on Omen, a hybrid-powered, tailsitter UAS which aims to deliver

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Nov 13 2025

NATO Shelves Plans to Buy E-7 Wedgetail Posted by RSS Feed

After selecting the Boeing 737-based E-7 Wedgetail in 2023 to replace the E-3 Sentry, the group of

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Nov 13 2025

Bell Completes Refurbishment, Upgrade and Delivery of Royal Thai Navy Bell 212 Posted by Admin

Bangkok, Thailand (11 November, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the successful refurbishment, upgrade and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).

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Nov 13 2025

General Aviation Awards Posted by RSS Feed

The General Aviation Awards Program is a cooperative effort between more than a dozen sponsoring

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Nov 13 2025

Kansas City FSDO FY26 1st Quarter Information Letter Posted by RSS Feed

It's that time again, time another issue of the Kansas City FSDO Information letter, follow the link

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