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South Korea's Last F-4E Phantoms Fire Final AGM-142 Popeye Missiles Prior To Retirement
theaviationist.com/2024/04/21/rokaf-f-4e-final-live-firing-agm142/
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
Modified Chinese H-6 Bomber Spotted Carrying Mysterious Drone: The bomber is possibly carrying the WZ-8 high altitude supersonic reconnaissance drone or the ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/22/chinese-h-6-bomber-with-drone/
Claims Swirl About Imminent Delivery Of First Batch Of Su-35 Flankers To Iran: According to some media reports, the long-awaited delivery of the Su-35S Flankers ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/21/su-35-delivery-claims/
The RAF Typhoon Display Team Reveals New Livery For 2024 Display Season: The new special colored aircraft is painted in a 1944 era ‘Day Fighter’ scheme that ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/22/raf-typhoon-display-team-new-livery/
Boeing: 787 Production-Quality Issues No Threat To In-Service Fleet: Boeing execs are confident reviews of fuselage gap and smoothness issues that slowed ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-787-production-quality-issues-no-threat-service-fleet
One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says: The U.S. Air Force might find a buyer for its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once they ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/23/a-10-international-customer/
Meet The Flamethrowing Robodog Named Thermonator: The robodog flamethrower system is being touted for peaceful purposes, but one like it could have far deadlier ...
twz.com/news-features/meet-the-flamethrowing-robodog-named-theromantor
10 people killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air: All 10 were crew members aboard the two aircraft.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-helicopters-crash-during-training-in-lumut
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
B-1B ‘Lancelot’ Is Being Resurrected For Active Service: After being flown out of long-term storage at the boneyard, the bomber is now being regenerated and ...
twz.com/air/b-1b-lancelot-is-being-resurrected-for-active-service
Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady's Phase Out Moves Forward: Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/11/beale-afb-retires-another-u-2-as-dragon-ladys-phase-out-moves-forward/
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
AI Flew X-62 VISTA During Simulated Dogfight Against Manned F-16: While safety pilots were onboard at all times, the AI agent successfully demonstrated it could ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/18/ai-flew-x-62-vista-during-dogfight/
Jordan's air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace
reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordans-air-defence-ready-shoot-down-any-iranian-aircraft-that-violate-its-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Jordan's Air Defence Ready to Intercept Iranian Aircraft
- Jordan's air defences are prepared to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace.
- The army is on high alert, with radar systems monitoring drone activity from Iraq and Syria.
- Jordan has closed its airspace as a precautionary measure in case of an Iranian strike across its border.
- The U.S. has increased military aid to Jordan, deploying Patriot air defence systems to enhance border defences.
Cessna 407: Full Steam Ahead, Right Up Until the End: During the aircraft development frenzy of late 1950s and early ’60s, variety abounded ...
flyingmag.com/cessna-407-full-steam-ahead-right-up-until-the-end/
Jordan to temporarily close airspace, state media says: Jordan will temporarily close its airspace for several hours beginning at 11 p.m ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordan-temporarily-close-airspace-state-media-says-2024-04-13/
Israel says Iran launched drone salvo at it, air defences poised: Israel said on Saturday that a salvo of Iranian pilotless aircraft had been launched at it and ...
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Paint Job On Kazakhstan’s New A400M Looks Like A 'Soviet' Plane In A Bond Film
twz.com/air/paint-job-on-kazakhstans-new-a400m-looks-like-a-soviet-plane-in-a-bond-film
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
Alaska Airlines May Opt To Cull Future Boeing Deliveries: Alaska Air Group is unsure how many aircraft it will receive from Boeing in 2024.
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/alaska-airlines-may-opt-cull-future-boeing-deliveries
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper: Two of Bahrain's new Block 70 F-16s are still in the U.S. for testing and one carried missiles, bombs ...
twz.com/air/our-first-look-at-an-armed-up-block-70-f-16-viper
US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...
defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/
How Military Aircraft and Business Jets Are Looking to Each Other for Inspiration
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/military-aircraft-design-factoring-into-business-jets-1235582156/
Last Four Italian AMX Jets, Set To Join Future 'Flying Museum', Reach Final Retirement Destination
theaviationist.com/2024/04/13/last-four-italian-amx-jets-to-piacenza/
How much does it cost to train a Royal Air Force pilot?: The average cost of training a Royal Air Force pilot ranges from £953,817 for multi engine aircraft to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-a-royal-air-force-pilot/
Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-obsolete-s-200-missile-systems-reportedly-back-on-track-to-hit-russian-targets/
'Portugal Has Already Begun Transition To The F-35' Portuguese Air Force Chief Says
theaviationist.com/2024/04/19/portugal-has-already-begun-transition-to-the-f-35-portuguese-air-force-chief-says/
3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244265417/men-rescued-island-leaves-coast-guard
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
Douglas DC-4 plane crashes near river in Fairbanks, Alaska: It is not clear how many people were on board.
abcnews.go.com/US/douglas-dc-4-plane-crashes-river-fairbanks-alaska/story
China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official: A U.S. intelligence official suggested China’s still-in-development H-20 stealth bomber is far ...
twz.com/air/chinas-h-20-stealth-bomber-not-really-a-concern-u-s-official
Deck Of China's Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups
twz.com/sea/deck-of-chinas-nearly-complete-carrier-now-hosting-multiple-aircraft-mockups
IDF kills Hamas terrorists, destroys rockets in Gaza Strip: IDF soldiers and aircraft destroyed loaded rocket launchers aimed at Israel and killed terrorists ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797527
B-21 Raider Spotted During Test Flight: A video appears to show the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber during a test flight over California ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/05/b-21-raider-spotted-during-test-flight/
Japan MSDF helicopters crash: What we know: Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, carrying eight crew members, crashed during nighttime training ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3271/
Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
Dubai selected as Air India’s first international destination for new A350-900s: Air India will finally use one of its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on an ...
aerotime.aero/articles/air-india-international-destination-dubai
Photographer Snaps Incredible Shots Of Low Flying F-117 Jets: The two F-117 stealth jets were flying the famous Sidewinder Low-Level Training Route in California ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/07/photographer-snaps-incredible-shots-of-low-flying-f-117-jets/
Birmingham Airport suspends operations due to 'security incident' on aircraft
news.sky.com/story/birmingham-airport-suspends-operations-due-to-security-incident-on-aircraft-13116062
Falkland Islands airfield resurfacing project completed: The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/falkland-islands-airfield-resurfacing-project-completed/
Biden Praises F-15E Aircrews Who Took Down Several Iranian Drones During Attack On Israel
theaviationist.com/2024/04/15/biden-talked-to-f-15e-aircrews/
The Italian Air Force Bids Farewell To The AMX 'Ghibli': The AMX light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft is retired after 35 years of service. On Apr. 5, 2024 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/05/the-italian-air-force-bids-farewell-to-the-amx-ghibli/
United expects stronger quarterly earnings; cuts aircraft delivery estimates: United Airlines Holdings on Tuesday forecast stronger-than-expected earnings in the ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-forecasts-stronger-second-quarter-profit-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
China’s High-Altitude WZ-7 Drone Has Appeared Near The Philippines: This looks to be the first time a WZ-7 has been seen near the Philippines and follows the ...
twz.com/air/chinas-high-altitude-wz-7-drone-has-appeared-near-the-philippines
China's newest aircraft carrier seen with mock-ups of aircraft: images: Images show the aircraft carrier Fujian hosting mock-ups of various aircraft ...
businessinsider.com/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-seen-with-aircraft-mock-ups-images-2024-4
This Bonkers New X-Plane Uses Holes in Its Wings to Hit Mach Speeds: The X-65 experimental jet has fourteen aerodynamic control effectors are embedded into the ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/x-65-experimental-jet-1235591058/
Ukraine to receive all promised F-16 fighter jets from Denmark: Danish Ambassador to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen has stated that Copenhagen will deliver all the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452310/
F-22 Suffers Nose Gear Issue At Kadena Airbase Ends Up With Nose Down On Runway: Images being circulated online show the aircraft on its nose at the base in ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/12/f-22-suffers-nose-gear-issue-at-kadena-airbase-ends-up-with-nose-down-on-runway/
Stored B-1B Regenerated To Replace Damaged Bomber: The aircraft, stored at AMARG’s “Boneyard” for years, will return to Dyess AFB later this year. On April 20 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/04/stored-b-1b-regenerated-to-replace-damaged-bomber/
Proctor I makes debut public appearance: Whitby, Yorkshire-based Paul Gliddon’s Percival Proctor I VH-UXS made its public debut at the Tyabb Air Show in ...
key.aero/article/proctor-i-makes-debut-public-appearance
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Yorkshire Air Museum brings back Second World War event: The Yorkshire Air Museum is set to step back in time to the 1940s with more than 100 reenactors and ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24263321.yorkshire-air-museum-bring-second-world-war-event-back/
Aviation industry struggles to keep up despite aircraft parts tax cuts: Aviation sector players also argue that it employs many Kenyans directly and indirectly ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493249/aviation-industry-struggles-to-kee-up-despite-aircraft-parts-tax-cuts
Air Force Secretary Says B-21 Unit Cost Has Decreased After Negotiations With Northrop Grumman
theaviationist.com/2024/04/13/b-21-cost-decline/
Iniochos 2024 In Full Swing In Greece: Here's everything you need to know about this year's edition of exercise Iniochos, underway at Andravida Air Base, Greece ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/17/iniochos-2024/
Engine part falls off Southwest Airlines’ Boeing plane during takeoff
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/boeing-plane-accident-southwest-houston-b2524829.html
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
Caribbean Charter Set to Be Tecnam P2012 STOL Launch Customer: St Barth Executive, a French VIP air charter service based in the Caribbean ...
flyingmag.com/caribbean-charter-set-to-be-tecnam-p2012-stol-launch-customer/
Overnight missile attack strikes Nevatim Airbase - report: Initially, IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that minor damage was sustained to infrastructure at the ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797064
Major Damage At Russian Airbase In Crimea After Ukrainian Attack: Reports of destruction at the airbase, which was also home to an S-400/S-300 air defense system ...
twz.com/news-features/major-damage-at-russian-airbase-in-crimea-after-ukrainian-attack
Avoiding and Surviving Bird Strikes: One of the most frequently asked questions is how much trouble a pilot might be in if they accidentally hit a bald eagle—or ...
flyingmag.com/avoiding-and-surviving-bird-strikes/
First East Coast-Assigned U.S. Navy CMV-22B Arrives to Norfolk: The CMV-22B will provide the fleet’s medium-lift and long-range aerial logistics capability ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/08/first-east-coast-assigned-u-s-navy-cmv-22b-arrives-to-norfolk/
This 1975 Rockwell Commander 112 Is a Stylish, Sturdy ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick: While the Commander 112 is not common, it is a well-designed and strongly built ...
flyingmag.com/this-1975-rockwell-commander-112-is-a-stylish-sturdy-aircraftforsale-top-pick/
NASA’s DC-8 Completes Final Mission Ahead Of Retirement: After 37 years, NASA is about to retire its DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory. It will be replaced by a ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/10/nasas-dc-8-completes-final-mission-ahead-of-retirement/
Pilot fell out of aircraft and hit tail, causing deadly 2022 crash that killed 2, NTSB says
nbcnews.app.link/zpyRNHelPIb
FAA Data Shows Student Pilot Numbers on the Rise: Does it seem like there are more student pilots in the air these days? According to FAA data, there are.
flyingmag.com/faa-data-shows-student-pilot-numbers-on-the-rise/
U.S. Air Force Secretary Will Fly In AI-Controlled F-16: The service's top civilian leader will board the back seat of the Viper later this spring and experience ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/10/u-s-air-force-secretary-will-fly-in-ai-controlled-f-16/
Spirit Airlines furloughs 260 pilots to save money: Spirit Airlines said on Monday it has reached a deal with Airbus to delay all aircraft deliveries scheduled ...
cnn.com/2024/04/08/business/spirit-airlines-furloughs/
US forces destroyed Iranian missiles, drones in big air-defense battle: US warships and aircraft destroyed dozens of the Iranian munitions that were fired at ...
businessinsider.com/us-forces-destroyed-iran-missiles-drones-massive-air-defense-battle-2024-4
Cebu Pacific unveils new A320neo as part of push for all-Airbus fleet by 2028 : The Philipine carrier Cebu Airlines has unveiled a brand-new A320neo as the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/cebu-pacific-airbus-delivery
Two passenger planes crash on Heathrow Airport runway: Ghana-bound British Airways flight delayed several hours after collision on runway
standard.co.uk/news/uk/heathrow-airport-runway-planes-crash-virgin-ba-b1149856.html
Quick Glance: Collision of Passenger Planes Triggers Emergency at Heathrow Airport
- Eyewitnesses reported an incident where a Virgin Atlantic plane at London's Heathrow Airport was pushed back by a tug and collided with the tail of a nearby British Airways aircraft.
- Photos were shared on X, formerly Twitter, following the collision.
- The images depict two passenger planes colliding on the runway at Heathrow Airport, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene.
- Virgin confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched, with the aircraft being taken out of service for maintenance checks.
Oldest Qantas A380 returns to service after being in storage for over a year: Qantas’ oldest A380 has returned to Sydney and is back in service after being in ...
aerotime.aero/articles/oldest-qantas-a380-returns-to-service-after-being-in-storage-for-over-a-year
Wizz Air to wet lease three aircraft from Ukrainian airline SkyUp : Wizz Air has signed a deal to wet lease three B737 aircraft from Ukrainian airline SkyUp for ...
aerotime.aero/articles/wizz-air-to-wet-lease-three-aircraft-from-ukrainian-airline-skyup
Navy's Vision For Disposable Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones Comes Into Focus
twz.com/air/navys-vision-for-disposable-carrier-based-loyal-wingman-drones-comes-into-focus
We Went to America’s Biggest Aviation Expo. Here’s What We Saw.: The annual Sun ‘n Fun Air Show started as a fly-in for a few dozen pilots. Now ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/sun-n-fun-show-aviation-expo-1235581865/
Big prefabricated homes may be NZ’s largest: Despite the challenges of delivering a home about as long as an Airbus A320 aircraft by truck ...
odt.co.nz/business/big-prefabricated-homes-may-be-nz%E28099s-largest
Four Japan Airlines flight attendants hurt as Boeing 787-8 is hit by turbulence : Four Japan Airlines cabin crew members were injured, including one who suffered ...
aerotime.aero/articles/japan-airlines-cabin-crew-turbulence
Murkomen: My Ministry can't probe Ogolla's death : Murkomen said his office is only involved in investigating crashes involving civilian aircraft.
nation.africa/kenya/news/murkomen-my-ministry-cant-probe-ogolla-death-4599976
Scots air traffic controller spends final day of career working with daughter: The transmission between Ian and his daughter brought down the curtain on over ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-air-traffic-controller-spends-32519548
Boeing plane engine cover falls off prompting investigation: The Southwest Airlines flight had to return to Denver International airport shortly after taking off ...
bbc.com/news/business-68758088
US FAA to mandate use of safety tool by charter airlines, manufacturers: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said it is finalizing new rules ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-mandate-use-safety-tool-by-charter-airlines-manufacturers-2024-04-22/
Chinese scientists question ‘flaw’ in Nasa’s hypersonic aerodynamics software: A research team in China says it has discovered a potentially fatal flaw in Nasa’s ...
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3258190/chinese-scientists-question-flaw-nasas-hypersonic-aerodynamics-software
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