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Beginning in World War II, air forces around the world have been interested in developing
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The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing
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Did you know that Canadian apparel brand Roots once tried to launch Roots Air? You’ve heard of
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The ship is the first Zumwalt class to visit Yokosuka since USS Zumwalt’s 2022 visit, which was the
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South Korea will shift towards cheaper attack drones to cover the same tank busting roles,
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The Republic of Korea Navy will use its new P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to detect
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Jul
07
2025
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AIRCRAFT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURLINGTON, PA
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The US Army has recently made a significant investment in the development of an ultra-STOL (short
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There was a Spirit Airlines foam party in Detroit on Independence Day, and we weren’t even invited.
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Jul
06
2025
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The pilot of the electronic news gathering helicopter reported that he departed the airport on a preplanned flight to obtain video footage at four locations. After filming the four locations, but before returning to the airport, the pilot was contacted via radio about filming a fifth location due to breaking news. While over the fifth location, the cockpit fuel pump caution light illuminated, and the pilot noticed a low fuel level but elected to return to the airport rather than land at a nearby city helipad. While over the airport ramp area at 100 to 150 ft above ground level, the engine “hiccupped” and then lost all power. The pilot attempted an autorotation, but the helicopter landed hard on the ramp area. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The inspector also noted that the fuel tanks were absent of fuel and the cockpit fuel gauge needle was below “E.”
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