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Buying Just 80 F-15EXs Makes No Sense: The Air Force should cancel the F-15EX unless it buys significantly more than the 80 planned, an unjustified cut from 144 ...
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Buying Just 80 F-15EXs Makes No Sense: The Air Force should cancel the F-15EX unless it buys significantly more than the 80 planned, an unjustified cut from 144 ...
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Hundreds Of Air Force Aircraft Risk Grounding Without Extra $1.5B Spare Parts Infusion
twz.com/air/hundreds-of-air-force-aircraft-risk-grounding-without-extra-1-5b-spare-parts-infusion
What's this Mystery Plane spotted over Texas?: Steve Douglass and Dean Muskett were taking photos at Amarillo when they spotted the contrails of some mystery ...
theaviationist.com/2014/03/28/mystery-aircraft-over-amarillo/
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Getting Facility To Ramp-Up Production In Australia
twz.com/air/boeings-mq-28-ghost-bat-getting-facility-to-ramp-up-production-in-australia
Map Shows Chinese Spy Plane's Pacific Flight Route: The intelligence-gathering aircraft flew the same route for the second time this month.
newsweek.com/china-navy-y-9-elint-miyako-strait-western-pacific-japan-joint-staff-1884425
US debates while China implements Cyber Force concept: As the US debates establishing an independent Cyber Force, China has made its functional equivalent ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/us-debates-while-china-implements-cyber-force-concept/
Putin tells pilots: F16s can carry nuclear weapons but they won't change things in Ukraine
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The Eurofighter Typhoon Turns 30: The first Eurofighter development aircraft, DA1, performed its maiden flight on March 27, 1994 in Manching, Germany ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/27/the-eurofighter-typhoon-turns-30/
Gazans reportedly drown after rush for aid drop in sea: Video obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68668721
Pilot dies in light aircraft crash at Duxford's Imperial War Museum as investigation begins
itv.com/news/anglia/2024-03-27/eyewitnesses-describe-aircraft-crash-at-war-museum-as-investigation-begins
25 Years Ago Today: An U.S. F-117 Stealth Jet Is Shot Down Over Serbia: OTD in 1999, "Vega 31" was shot down near Belgrade. Here's how it went. On Mar. 27, 1999 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/27/25-years-ago-today-an-u-s-f-117-stealth-jet-shot-down-over-serbia/
Last southern hurrah for Hercules: This year’s Warbirds Over Wanaka will be the final southern public outing for the RNZAF’s retiring C-130H (NZ) Hercules ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/last-southern-hurrah-hercules
The 11 Best Private Jets for Any Kind of Trip: We choose our favorite 11 private jets for any kind of trip across five categories, from ultra-long-range jets to ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/gallery/best-business-jets-1235561150/
Eerie final transmission of pilot who reported UFO - 'it's not an aircraft': On October 21, 1978, Frederick Valentich was flying from Moorabbin Airport in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/28/eerie-final-transmission-pilot-reported-ufo-its-not-aircraft-20548007/
5 Things to Look Forward to at 2024 Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo: This year, Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
flyingmag.com/5-things-to-look-forward-to-at-2024-sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo/
Air Force MH-139A Grey Wolf Makes First Flight in Montana: The U.S. Air Force's newest helicopter—the MH-139 Gray Wolf—has taken its first flight at Malmstrom ...
flyingmag.com/air-force-mh-139a-grey-wolf-makes-first-flight-in-montana/
Report: China Now Has a Hypersonic Missile Capable of Bombing a Target 1,240 Miles Away
techtimes.com/articles/303034/20240328/report-china-now-hypersonic-missile-capable-bombing-target-1-240-miles-away.htm
Chinese scientists plan surface-to-air missile with 2,000km kill range: Chinese researchers say they have designed a
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3256914/chinese-scientists-plan-surface-air-missile-2000km-range
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This New Blended-Wing Jetliner Was Just Cleared for Test Flights: A 1:8 scale demonstrator of JetZero's blended-wing jetliner has received an airworthiness ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/jet-zero-blended-wing-jetliner-test-flights-1235561767/
Gaza aid airdrops questioned after 18 more hungry Palestinians die on ground - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
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JetZero's ultra-efficient blended wing demonstrator cleared for takeoff: The basic shape of a passenger jet hasn’t really changed much for decades ...
newatlas.com/aircraft/jetzero-blended-wing-demonstrator-faa-airworthiness/
Russia says it again intercepted 2 US strategic bombers over Barents Sea: Defense Ministry says strategic bombers adjusted their flight course away from Russian ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/russia-says-it-again-intercepted-2-us-strategic-bombers-over-barents-sea-3680129
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Boeing’s CEO Will Leave the Embattled Aircraft Maker by End of the Year : Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, will leave the company at the end of the year ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/boeing-dave-calhoun-leadership-changes-1235558362/
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Cancer rate among Air Force missileers prompts questions, concerns: Service members who worked at nuclear weapons facilities seek answers.
abcnews.go.com/Health/cancer-rate-air-force-missileers-prompts-questions-concerns/story
Quick Glance: Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors in the USA
- Approximately 40% of Americans have the chance of getting cancer, with an increasing risk of colon cancer in younger individuals.
- Early detection and awareness of changes in the body are crucial to improving survival rates.
- Routine screenings for various types of cancer are recommended to detect the disease early and facilitate treatment.
- Lifestyle factors such as diet, tobacco and alcohol consumption, as well as sun exposure, can influence cancer risk, while genetic predispositions also play a role.
All Nippon Airways receives first high-density 787-10s for domestic flights : All Nippon Airways has received its first two high-density 787-10s to be used ...
aerotime.aero/articles/aall-nippon-airways-787-domestic-introduction
Asiana Airlines bids farewell to its last Boeing 747-400 with final touchdown: Asiana Airlines has retired its last ‘Queen of the Skies’ Boeing 747-400 as the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/asiana-airlines-last-boeing-queen-skies
US durable goods orders rebound; business spending outlook improves: Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods increased more than expected in February ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-durable-goods-orders-rebound-february-2024-03-26/
Virgin Australia considers switching orders from 737 MAX 10 to 737 MAX 8s : Budget airline Virgin Australia is reported to be considering switching at least ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-737-order-switch
Luftwaffe And Airbus Unveil Special Livery For Tornado’s 50th Anniversary: The aircraft will be officially presented during this year’s ILA Berlin airshow ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/25/luftwaffe-and-airbus-unveil-special-livery-for-tornados-50th-anniversary/
Remembering the amazing sight of Concorde at Humberside Airport: Mark Page looks back on a time when the legendary supersonic jet regularly visited northern ...
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/local-news/remembering-awe-inspiring-sight-concorde-9185637
RAF And RCAF Pilots Have Completed The Lead In to Fighter Training At IFTS in Italy
theaviationist.com/2024/03/25/raf-and-rcaf-pilots-have-completed-the-lead-in-to-fighter-training-at-ifts-in-italy/
TU-2S Dragon Lady Resurrected For The Twilight Of The Spy Plane's Service: The two-seat TU-2S trainer was painstakingly brought back to life after being ...
twz.com/air/tu-2s-dragon-lady-resurrected-for-the-twilight-of-spy-planes-service
Geomagnetic storm from a solar flare could disrupt radio communications and create a striking aurora
apnews.com/article/sun-solar-flare-geomagnetic-storm-magnetic-corona-73fc7ecffaff88fbfaea51aa82025217
Video Shows RAF Typhoons Performing Rare Triple Formation Take Off: Display teams aside, triple formation take offs are extremely rare. Here's one shot recently ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/25/video-shows-raf-typhoons-performing-extremely-rare-triple-formation-take-off/
Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travelers-changing-flights-avoid-boeing-airplanes-rcna144158
US Valkyrie drone swarms taking clearer, cheaper shape: US firm Kratos is expanding its XQ-58 Valkyrie drone family to five variants, underscoring the shift ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/us-valkyrie-drone-swarms-taking-clearer-cheaper-shape/
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Demonstrator Flies For The First Time: The XB-1 demonstrator provides the foundation for Boom’s supersonic airliner Overture ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/23/boom-supersonics-xb-1-demonstrator-flies-for-the-first-time/
Poland activates aircraft after Russian cruise missile aimed at Ukraine enters its airspace
cnn.com/2024/03/24/europe/poland-activates-aircraft-russia-attacks-lviv-intl/
Quick Glance: Poland's Response to Russian Missile Attack: Aircraft Mobilization
- In response to Russia's missile attack on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces mobilized its own and allied aircraft on the night of 23-24 March.
- The Polish military observed intense military activity by the Russian Federation.
- It was noted that increased noise levels, particularly in the country's southeastern region, were expected due to the heightened activity of Polish and allied aircraft.
- During the night, 14 Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from Olenya airfield in Russia, initiating missile launches and air-raid alerts that lasted for two hours.
F-22 Spotted With New Stealth Wing Tanks, Infrared Sensor Pods: Stealthy fuel tanks and pods containing infrared search and track sensors will help bridge the ...
twz.com/air/f-22-spotted-with-new-stealth-wing-tanks-irst-pods
Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travelers-changing-flights-avoid-boeing-airplanes-rcna144158
Witness heard sputtering from Ontario family's plane before Nashville crash: report
ctvnews.ca/canada/witness-heard-sputtering-from-ontario-family-s-plane-before-nashville-crash-report-1.6819623
Major airlines want to hear how Boeing plans to fix plane manufacturing problems: The heads of leading U.S. airlines want to meet with Boeing and hear the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/major-airlines-want-to-hear-how-boeing-plans-to-fix-problems-in-the-manufacturing-of-its-planes/
Air Force intel analyst's classified info probe led to child pornography charges: An unsealed FBI affidavit alleged Jason Gray shared an image that ...
axios.com/2024/03/23/air-force-probe-child-pornography-charges
A De Havilland pretende reiniciar a produção do Short's Cargo Sherpa: A De Havilland Aircraft do Canadá está a analisar o mercado potencial para uma versão ...
aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/de-havilland-eyes-restarting-production-shorts-cargo-sherpa
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How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline: The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door ...
npr.org/2024/03/20/1239132703/boeing-timeline-737-max-9-controversy-door-plug
Will flying ever be sustainable? - BBC Ideas: Watch the "Will flying ever be sustainable?" video at BBC Ideas. Explore other related content via our ...
bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/will-flying-ever-be-sustainable/p0fcgwqk
Stanford's Rachel Heck pens first-person essay to explain why she won't go pro
golfweek.usatoday.com/2024/03/25/stanford-rachel-heck-lpga-amateur-golf/
U.S. Air Force Deploys B-52H And B-1B Bomber Task Forces: Few days apart, B-52s landed at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and B-1s landed at Moron in Spain ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/26/u-s-air-force-deploys-b-52h-and-b-1b-bomber-task-forces/
For The Second Time In Three Days Russian MiG-31 Intercepts U.S. B-1 Bombers Over Barents Sea
theaviationist.com/2024/03/26/for-the-second-time-in-three-days-russian-mig-31-intercepts-u-s-b-1-bombers-over-barents-sea/
Airliners Are Trying Radical New Wing Designs to Improve Fuel-Efficiency: From Airbus to Boeing, plane manufacturers are trying out new wing configurations for ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/how-airliners-designing-wings-greater-performance-1235541424/
Luke Days Air Show is back after 6 years. How to see the USAF Thunderbirds in AZ for free
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/03/22/luke-days-air-show-2024-visitor-guide/73066502007/
FBI: Air Force intel analyst shared classified info on Discord with far-right Boogaloo group
axios.com/2024/03/22/discord-classified-documents-boogaloo-air-force-jason-gray
Passenger's tragic final photo inside plane seconds before deadliest ever crash: Over 500 people died when a JAL Boeing 747 slammed into a mountainside near ...
dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/passengers-tragic-final-photo-inside-32436156
Greece to acquire 7 new De Havilland DHC-515 waterbombers - Skies Mag: Two of the waterbombers acquired by Greece will be available to other European countries ...
skiesmag.com/news/greece-to-acquire-7-new-de-havilland-dhc-515-waterbombers/
Out of service date confirmed for aircraft carriers: The Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers are planned to remain in service until 2069.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/out-of-service-date-confirmed-for-aircraft-carriers/
Korean Air signs $13.7 billion order for 33 Airbus A350 aircraft : Korean Air has signed an order for 33 Airbus A350 aircraft in a deal valued at $13.7 billion ...
aerotime.aero/articles/korean-air-signs-13-7-billion-order-for-33-airbus-a350-aircraft
Alaskan Airlines flight 1282: FBI probes mid-air blowout on January flight: Letters sent by the FBI to those on board confirm that a criminal investigation is ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68640136
Exclusive Interview With USMC's New West Coast F-35B Demo Pilot: West Coast F-35B Demonstration Team Debuts New Demo Pilot At Yuma Airshow 2024 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/21/exclusive-interview-with-usmcs-new-west-coast-f-35b-demo-pilot/
Boom Supersonic Announces First Flight of XB-1 Jet Demonstrator: The milestone flight helps provide the foundation for the company’s flagship Overture design ...
flyingmag.com/boom-supersonic-announces-first-flight-of-xb-1-jet-demonstrator/
Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Test Jet Takes To The Skies: Getting XB-1 airborne is an important moment for Boom in its efforts to develop economical supersonic ...
twz.com/air/booms-xb-1-supersonic-test-jet-takes-to-the-skies
US tests hypersonic missile in Pacific as it aims to keep up with China and Russia
cnn.com/2024/03/21/asia/us-tests-hypersonic-missile-pacific-guam-intl-hnk-ml/
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Carrier jets over Korea: When war broke out on the Korean peninsula in 1950, involving the nascent United Nations, carrier aviation with jets had barely begun ...
key.aero/article/carrier-jets-over-korea
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73 Years Ago Today: SAC Transport with Nuclear Secrets and Mysterious Cargo Crashes in Atlantic. Then it Gets...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/23/sac-transport-with-nuclear-secrets-crashes-in-atlantic/
F-22 Raptor Photographed With New Stealthy External Fuel Tanks: The new fuel tanks are part of a package of upgrades announced in 2022. Two years after the ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/23/f-22-raptor-photographed-with-new-stealthy-external-fuel-tanks/
Isle of Wight RAF pilot who served in the Gulf War has died: Stuart Boyd was a squadron leader in the Royal Air Force before he moved to the Isle of Wight.
countypress.co.uk/news/24197837.isle-wight-raf-pilot-served-gulf-war-died/
To combat bullying and extremism, Air Force Academy turns to social media sleuthing
usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/03/22/air-force-academy-social-media-monitoring-tool/73035142007/
Safety issues found in 2022 incident involving SIA jet leaving Brisbane; covers left on airspeed data probes
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/safety-singapore-airlines-brisbane-tube-covers-pitot-probes-4211116
Japan GSDF resumes Osprey flights near Tokyo: Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force resumed Thursday flights of its Ospreys near Tokyo ...
japantoday.com/category/national/japan-gsdf-resumes-osprey-flights-near-tokyo-after-fatal-u.s.-crash
Let's Talk About The U.S. Air Force's AGM-183 ARRW Hypersonic Weapon Test From Guam
theaviationist.com/2024/03/21/lets-talk-about-the-u-s-air-forces-agm-183-arrw-hypersonic-weapon-test-from-guam/
Quick Glance: Historic U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Test from Guam
- The US Air Force confirmed the final planned test launch of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile from Guam.
- First test of an ARRW missile or any American hypersonic weapon in the region, signaling towards China.
- Test outcome provides valuable insights for future hypersonic weapon development amidst ARRW's uncertain future.
- Air Force aims to utilize test data to enhance advanced hypersonic systems in upcoming projects.
F-15EX Delivery To Operational Units Nears With Maiden Flight Of First Jet Destined To 142nd FW
theaviationist.com/2024/03/21/f-15ex-delivery-to-operational-units-nears-with-maiden-flight-of-first-aircraft/
Ground Self-Defense Force Resumes Osprey Flights; Operations to be Limited to Training Near Airfield
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240321-175927/
New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment': The new head of Boeing's troubled commercial airplane unit said the U.S. planemaker faces a "pivotal ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/new-planemaker-chief-says-boeing-faces-pivotal-moment-2024-03-28/
Four Army AH-64 Apaches Have Now Crashed In Just Two Months: The two most recent Army AH-64 crashes happened within days of each other this week and the Army ...
twz.com/air/four-army-ah-64-apaches-have-now-crashed-in-just-two-months
Much Is Riding On India’s Upgraded Tejas Light Fighter After Its First Flight: Issues with the original Tejas have led to a major upgrade less than a decade ...
twz.com/air/much-is-riding-on-indias-upgraded-tejas-light-fighter-after-its-first-flight
Alaska Air Group says 737 Max 9 grounding may hit long-term profit growth: Alaska Air Group said on Thursday the lost capacity from the temporary grounding of ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/alaska-air-group-says-737-max-9-grounding-may-hit-long-term-profit-growth-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Alaska Air Group Warns of Impact from 737 Max 9 Grounding on Long-Term Profit Growth
- Alaska Air Group warned that the temporary grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet may affect the company's long-term profit growth.
- The company forecasted a first-quarter adjusted loss per share between 55 cents and 45 cents per share, compared to analysts' estimates for a loss of $1.18 per share.
- The first-quarter forecast includes a partial compensation the carrier received from Boeing after an incident in January.
- Alaska Air stated that full-year capacity expectations were still in a state of flux due to uncertainties surrounding aircraft delivery timings stemming from increased scrutiny of Boeing and its operations by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Justice.
Army suffers two Apache helicopter crashes within 48 hours: The Army has had two Apache helicopter crashes within 48 hours, with the latest sending two soldiers ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4562466-army-suffers-two-apache-helicopter-crashes-within-48-hours/
Suspect 'Jihadi Adam' named over UK fighter's death in Ukraine: Daniel Burke, 36, from Manchester, was 44km from the frontline when he was shot in Zaporizhzhia.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-68688720
Biden, Obama, Clinton join ‘SmartLess’ podcast ahead of NYC fundraiser: President Biden and former Presidents Obama and Clinton joined the “SmartLess” podcast on ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4562295-biden-obama-clinton-smartless-podcast-nyc-fundraiser/
Exclusive: Russia's Kuibyshev oil refinery at a standstill after drone attack last week
reuters.com/business/energy/russias-kuibyshev-oil-refinery-standstill-after-drone-attack-last-week-2024-03-28/
The Boeing union wants a board seat and a say on plane safety: Boeing's largest union is in contract talks — and it’s seizing the moment.
axios.com/2024/03/28/boeing-union-board-contract
How Boeing Favored Speed Over Quality for the 737 Max: Problems have plagued the manufacturer even after two fatal crashes, and many current and former employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/business/boeing-quality-problems-speed.html
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