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Biden backs advanced fighter jets, pilot training for Ukraine
May 19, 2023 (AFP)
The US move signals a major breakthrough for Kyiv, which has repeatedly -- and until recently unsuccessfully -- pushed its Western supporters to agree to provid...
Aerial refuelling without human intervention
May 18, 2023 (SPX)
Disruptive technology for fully autonomous in-flight refuelling - designated Auto'Mate - is being evolved by the Airbus Defence and Space business unit in colla...
NASA Super Pressure Balloon mission terminated due to anomaly
May 16, 2023 (SPX)
The scientific balloon launched from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, May 13, 12:02 p.m. NZST (May 12, 8:02 p.m EDT). The balloon was in flight for 1 day, 12 hours,...
Zelensky says hopeful of jets deal soon with UK, Western allies
May 15, 2023 (AFP)
Zelensky confirmed the pair talked about the issue during a meeting at the prime minister's country retreat northwest of London. Afterwards he said he was "very...
Solar-powered balloons detect mysterious sounds in the stratosphere
May 15, 2023 (SPX)
Daniel Bowman of Sandia National Laboratories will present his findings using solar-powered hot air balloons to eavesdrop on stratospheric sounds at the upcomin...
Russia says intercepts NATO jets over Baltic sea
May 15, 2023 (AFP)
"After turning the foreign military planes away from the Russian Federation state border, the Russian fighter (jet) returned safely to its airbase," the Russian...
Romania retires Soviet-heritage fighter jet fleet
May 15, 2023 (AFP)
Romania now uses a squadron of 17 F-16 fighter jets bought recently from Portugal, and signed a contract with Norway in November to buy 32 additional used F-16s...
Supernal and Inmarsat partner on Advanced Air Mobility vehicle connectivity
May 10, 2023 (SPX)
During vehicle testing, Supernal will connect its eVTOL to Inmarsat's Velaris SATCOM service to assess capabilities such as aircraft state and telemetry monitor...
Hybrid airship enters the transfer portal
May 10, 2023 (SPX)
Hybrid airships, which combine features of airplanes, helicopters, and traditional blimps, are a promising technology with the potential to transform global tra...
Airlines, unions in rare unity on US pilot diversity drive
May 07, 2023 (AFP)
At a recent congressional hearing, Regional Airline Association (RAA) President Faye Malarkey Black rued the "very limited diversity" within airline cockpits, e...
Russian jet intercepts Polish plane over Black Sea
May 07, 2023 (AFP)
According to Poland's border force, the Russian Sukhoi Su-35 plane did not make radio contact before carrying out "aggressive and dangerous manoeuvres, approach...
BlackSky releases rare satellite image of alleged airship in China
May 02, 2023 (SPX)
"BlackSky has permanently changed how humanity will use space to deliver actionable intelligence," said Brian E. O'Toole, BlackSky CEO. "Capturing this early mo...
Around the world in 10 Days
May 01, 2023 (SPX)
NASA achieved the milestone just 10 days, 3 hours, and 50 minutes after launch. The balloon is maintaining a float altitude around 107,000 feet as it continues ...
In air dominance, the past and future converge
Apr 28, 2023 (SPX)
Then came the AIM-120A AMRAAM missile, which could seek and strike targets beyond visual range. "It was a complete game-changer for the way we operationally emp...
NASA's Quesst: Reassessing a 50-year supersonic speed limit
Apr 28, 2023 (SPX)
The rule prohibits non-military aircraft from flying faster than sound so their resulting sonic booms won't startle the public below or concern them about poten...
US Army temporarily grounds pilots after deadly crashes
Apr 28, 2023 (AFP)
Two AH-64 Apache helicopters collided in Alaska on Thursday, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth, while two Black Hawks crashed in Kentucky late last m...
Three US soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash
Apr 28, 2023 (AFP)
Two soldiers were declared dead at the scene of the crash near Healy, Alaska, while a third died en route to the hospital, the 11th Airborne Division said in a ...
EU set to put greener aviation fuel in planes
Apr 26, 2023 (AFP)
The preliminary deal would see a minimum two percent of sustainable aviation fuel -- synthetic, biofuel, or recycled from waste gases and plastic -- mixed into ...
Boeing reports another loss in Q1, but confirms forecast
Apr 26, 2023 (AFP)
The company reported a loss of $425 million, compared with a $1.2 billion loss in the year-ago period, reflecting the continued drag from supply chain issues ac...
Air Force pilots reach new program milestones in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Apr 26, 2023 (SPX)
"This next step of getting Air Force pilots trained and operating Joby aircraft at an Air Force installation is an incredibly important milestone for the progra...
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