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Spanish airline wants to bring the airship era back: It’s been more than 80 years since the last time passenger airships regularly plied the skies ...
thepointsguy.com/news/spanish-airline-airship-era/
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/
Boeing reports $355m losses amid furore over safety fears: It is the seventh consecutive quarterly loss for the embattled aerospace giant
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-losses-safety-fears-report-b2534131.html
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
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
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/
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/
Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
businesspost.ie/article/michael-oleary-says-hed-happily-offer-uk-deportation-flights-to-rwanda/
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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/
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/
65 Years Ago Today: The Man Who Flew A B-47 Under The Mighty Mackinaw Bridge: Bomber Bridge Buzz Tops Maverick’s Tower Blast By A Bunch- But Is It Baloney? ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/24/b-47-under-the-bridge/
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
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
Ukrainian pilots undergo six-month basic training in France before advancing to F-16 - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/25/ukrainian-pilots-undergo-six-month-basic-training-in-france-before-advancing-to-f-16/
General Atomics, Anduril Move Ahead In Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Program
twz.com/air/general-atomics-anduril-move-ahead-in-collaborative-combat-aircraft-drone-program
UPDATE | Southwest Airlines to reduce Atlanta flights as part of national cuts: Southwest Airlines plans capacity cuts in Atlanta.
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/southwest-airlines-plans-to-reduce-flying-at-hartsfield-jackson/YDXXEYJDUJFPFJMEJRBOHFHCBM/
Quick Glance: Southwest and American Airlines Face Financial Challenges
- Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier at San Antonio International Airport, will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.
- Southwest will also trim flights in Atlanta and at O’Hare International Airport to focus on more profitable locations, expecting to receive only 20 new 737 Max 8 jets from Boeing this year, down from the anticipated 46.
- CEO Robert Jordan stated Southwest was reacting quickly to address financial underperformance by slowing down hiring and asking employees to take time off.
- American Airlines, San Antonio’s second-largest carrier, reported a loss of $312 million as labor costs rose by 18%. The airline expects to return to profitability in the second quarter with earnings between $1.15 and $1.45 per share.
Pilot reported fire on fuel-laden plane and tried to return to airport before deadly Alaska crash
ctvnews.ca/world/pilot-reported-fire-on-fuel-laden-plane-and-tried-to-return-to-airport-before-deadly-alaska-crash-1.6860420
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.
Eglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon Concludes: The high-profile incident over the Gulf of Mexico included a strange craft with an ...
twz.com/air/eglin-afb-pilot-likely-saw-a-lighting-balloon-not-a-ufo-pentagon-concludes
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/
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/
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
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/
Next Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up Close: Despite a breakthrough mock dogfight, actually sensing where the enemy is at during a ...
twz.com/air/next-big-challenge-for-ai-dogfighting-is-keeping-track-of-enemies-up-close
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
UAE: Flying cars to be manufactured in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/uae-flying-cars-to-be-manufactured-in-abu-dhabi-creating-thousands-of-jobs
Quick Glance: UAE: Manufacturing Flying Cars in Abu Dhabi, Creating Thousands of Jobs
- Archer Aviation from the US receives multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi to manufacture air taxis in the UAE and establish its international headquarters in the Emirates.
- The investments are also aimed at constructing vertiports in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi and accelerating Archer’s launch of commercial air taxi operations in the UAE next year.
- Archer will manufacture its 'Midnight' aircraft in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs in manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and staff around the vertiport.
- Key components of Archer’s collaboration with ADIO include vertiport construction, operational enablement for air taxi operations in the UAE, and in-country manufacturing of Archer’s 'Midnight' aircraft.
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
Gulfstream Is Finally Delivering the G700 Jet: Gulfstream has delivered the first two G700 business jets to customers, after completing “the most rigorous ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/gulfstream-g700-business-jet-delivered-1235593086/
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 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/
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/
Bolingbroke discovered in Canada: In early March, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) announced that the remains of a Bristol Bolingbroke had been discovered in ...
key.aero/article/bolingbroke-discovered-canada-0
Plane crashes after takeoff in Alaska, bursts into flames: no survivors found: A plane carrying two people took off from the Fairbanks International Airport ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/23/alaska-plane-crash-fairbanks-tanana-river/73432644007/
Brand-new Iberia Airbus A321XLR dressed in partial livery spotted for first time
aerotime.aero/articles/iberia-airbus-xlr-livery
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/
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
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.
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
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
Student-pilot, instructor were practicing emergency procedures before fatal crash: NTSB
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/24/treasure-coast-florida-plane-crash-emergency-practice/73436523007/
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/
UAE And China Eye Military Cooperation With J-20 (Literally) In The Background: The two countries are actively discussing the possibility of increasing their ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/25/uae-and-china-cooperation/
A Private Jet Once Owned by Disgraced Lawyer Michael Avenatti Can Be Yours for $3.5 Million
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/michael-avenatti-jet-for-sale-stormy-daniels-lawyer-1235592416/
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
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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
Southwest Airlines to end service at four airports, fire 2,000 employees: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both lost money in the first quarter ...
nypost.com/2024/04/25/business/southwest-airlines-to-end-service-at-four-airports-fire-2000-employees/
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