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The US Air Force Just Bought A Stripped-Down Radar To Keep The B-52 Relevant Into The 2040s
Budget overruns force the BUFF to cut back.
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A Look At The Salaries Of Royal Canadian Air Force Fighter Jet Pilots In 2026 & Why They're Still Not Enough
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) continues to face significant challenges in attracting and retaining fighter jet pilots despite ongoing efforts. As of 2026, pilot salaries within the RCAF remain notably lower than those offered by other nations’ air...
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Air Tanker Meets Flying ICU In The RAF's Airbus Voyager
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Airbus Voyager aircraft demonstrated its versatile capabilities by successfully conducting an aerial refuelling operation alongside a dedicated air tanker. Simultaneously, the Voyager was utilized in an aeromedical evacuation...
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Why The US Air Force Is Spending Nearly $1 Billion To Rebuild 1 Base For Just 21 F-15EX Jets
The United States Air Force is undertaking a significant investment of nearly $1 billion to revitalize Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. This substantial expenditure will primarily focus on establishing an operational base for twenty-one F-15EX...
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Greek Air Force F-4 crashes at airshow, killing 2 pilots
An Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during an airshow near Athens on September 5, 2026. The incident occurred while the aircraft was performing a demonstration flight as part of the event. Tragically, both pilot occupants were killed in...
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DHL's 1st Converted Boeing 777 Freighter Has Been Delivered & You Can Track It Live
DHL just received its first Mammoth-converted 777 freighter. It matches the factory-built 777F at a fraction of the cost.
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Trump To Fly Overseas On Ex-Qatari Boeing 747-8 With Unconfirmed Security Upgrades
A gifted 747-8 heads overseas amid secret plane swaps and unconfirmed countermeasures that leave experts uneasy.
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Why This Long-Range Bomber Will Likely Be The 1st Jet Aircraft To Reach 100 Years Of Continuous Flying
Upgrades, new engines, and modern radar are keeping the B-52 Stratofortress on track to become the first jet aircraft to reach 100 years in the skies.
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Why Did This 17-Year-Old ATR 72 Fly Across The World From The Philippines To Canada?
An ATR 72 aircraft, aged seventeen years old, completed a transatlantic flight from the Philippines to Northern Canada. The specific reason for deploying such an older aircraft on this route remains unclear at present. Aviation experts suggest that factors...
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The Air Force Built Digital Twins Of Its B-1s To Keep Them Flying Toward The B-21 Era
The United States Air Force (USAF) has implemented a strategy to extend the operational lifespan of its aging fleet of B-1 Lancer supersonic heavy bombers through the creation and utilization of digital twins. These meticulously crafted virtual replicas,...
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Air Force Budget Documents Project Fighter Aviator Manning Will Fall To 67% In 2027
According to recent Air Force budget documents, the number of aviators within the fighter jet community continues to decline significantly. Currently, staffing levels are approximately one-third below the targeted numbers for this critical sector. This...
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Qantas Moves Up Airbus A380 Retirement By 4 Years, First Superjumbo To Exit In 2028
Qantas has accelerated its retirement plans for its Airbus A380 aircraft due to ongoing impacts from Operation Epic Fury within the United States. The airline’s initial strategy was to decommission all ten A380s by 2032; however, this timeline has now...
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Air Force Retires EC-130H Compass Call
Tactical military aircraft makes final flight alongside EA-37B, the model that will replace it.
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"Sounded Like Gunshots": Qantas Boeing 737 Diverts After Engine Flames Over Queenstown
A Qantas Boeing 737 experienced significant issues following its departure from Queenstown Airport on Tuesday, prompting a diversion to Christchurch. The aircraft initiated a circling maneuver due to flames originating in one of its engines, initially...
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Inside The Specialized Shelters Being Built To Protect The B-21 Raider From Harsh Winters
Ellsworth AFB is undergoing a major infrastructure overhaul as specialized facilities take shape ahead of the B-21 Raider's 2027 arrival.
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This Country's $5 Billion Resort Economy Quietly Depends On A 60-Year-Old Aircraft Design
The Canadian economy surrounding its resort destinations relies heavily on the continued operation of De Havilland Canada (DHC)-6 Twin Otters, a design originating in the early 1960s. Recent deliveries of upgraded DHC-6 300-G models represent an investment...
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Backtrack? Why Boeing's F-47 Is Being Considered Over This Homegrown 6th-Gen Fighter
Japan is evaluating Boeing’s F-47 fighter as potential alternative due to budgetary constraints impacting the Global Combat Air Programme. The slowdown in the GCA program has prompted a reassessment of procurement strategies within Japan. Boeing’s F-47 is...
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How This $150 Million Tanker Plans To Undercut Boeing's Troubled KC-46
The underdog that could upend aerial refueling in the USAF.
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P&W to further expand Polish operation with fresh investment
The investment comes atop $100 million P&W plans to spend to expand another Polish facility. Engine maker Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is further investing in manufacturing operations in Poland, revealing growth plans intended to support increased production of...
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Do B-21 Raider Pilots Make The Same As F-35 Pilots?
Comparing the take-home pay of some of the world's most elite pilots.
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GAMA’s Latest Report Shows Strength in GA Shipments and Billings
According to GAMA's latest report released on July 14th, 2026, significant activity occurred within the general aviation sector during the initial half of the year. Cirrus Aircraft dominated shipment volumes for airplanes with a leading position, while...
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IAI’s initial converted A330-300 freighter carries out maiden flight
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) completed the inaugural flight of its newly converted Airbus A330-300 freighter, marking a significant step in its certification process. The aircraft, designated as an A330-300BDSF, is part of IAI's expanding portfolio of...
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This 1976 Beechcraft Bonanza V35B Is a Ready-to-Travel ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
A 1976 Beechcraft Bonanza V35B is currently available for sale through AircraftForSale, presenting itself as an attractive option for pilots seeking a well-maintained aircraft. The Bonanza boasts low time on its engine, complemented by an auxiliary fuel...
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KLM's First Airbus A350 Completes 90-Minute 1st Flight
KLM’s inaugural Airbus A350 successfully undertook a 90-minute initial flight on March 7th, marking a significant step in the airline’s strategic plan. This maiden voyage commenced operations from Toulouse, France, and concluded at Amsterdam Airport...
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Boeing Quietly Paid $3.1M Fine Related to 2024 Door Plug Incident
Manufacturer faced penalty for safety violations from September 2023 through February 2024.
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SpiceJet plans to nearly triple active fleet with deal for 20 leased aircraft
SpiceJet, an Indian airline facing financial difficulties, has secured a significant agreement to lease twenty aircraft. This move represents a substantial effort by the carrier to increase its operational capacity. Specifically, SpiceJet intends to almost...
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Great Britten: airframer completes first flight of UK-built Islander
Britten-Norman has achieved a significant milestone by completing the inaugural flight of the BN-2 Islander, assembled entirely in the United Kingdom. This piston-twin aircraft (MSN2317) took to the skies for its maiden sortie on September 3rd at...
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Epic Flight Academy Adds Tecnam P2006Ts to Fleet
Epic Flight Academy has announced the addition of the Tecnam P2006Ts aircraft to its fleet, significantly expanding its capabilities in multiengine training programs. This strategic move solidifies Epic Flight Academy's position as the nation’s leading...
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KLM’s first A350-900 completes its first flight
KLM successfully undertook the inaugural flight of its newly acquired Airbus A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the Dutch airline. The maiden voyage took place on September [Date Missing], signifying the start of operations with this...
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Pratt & Whitney invests millions in GTF and F-35 engine facility in Poland
Pratt & Whitney is committing $25 million to significantly expand its manufacturing facility located in Poland. This investment will bolster production efforts specifically for Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan (GTF) engines. The expansion directly...
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Electron outlines growth plan as seed funding round nears close
Dutch start-up Electron is nearing the completion of a seed-funding round that will finance the construction of its E5 Albatross battery-powered aircraft’s initial prototype. Founder and chief executive anticipates closing the capital raise either this...