More articles on this subject
US Air Force war-gamed pilots fighting without communications
US Air Force war-gamed pilots fighting without communications: In a future war, pilots may have to continue missions without consistent communications from ...
businessinsider.com/air-force-war-gamed-pilots-fighting-without-communications-2025-11
Similar to This
B-1B Lancer Pilots Are Now Training On HondaJets
B-1B Lancer Pilots Are Now Training On HondaJets: Contractor-operated HondaJets will give B-1 pilots a major injection of yearly flight time at a tiny fraction ...
twz.com/air/b-1b-lancer-pilots-are-now-training-on-hondajets
Fighter jets scrambled as Aer Lingus pilots 'refuse to land' during 'bomb ...
Fighter jets scrambled as Aer Lingus pilots 'refuse to land' during 'bomb threat'
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/aer-lingus-jets-bomb-hoax-37852912
Exactly what happens on board a plane when a bomb threat is made
Exactly what happens on board a plane when a bomb threat is made: There have been more threats made today
getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/exactly-what-happens-board-plane-34867895
Survey: 3 in 4 European Pilots Report Sleeping on Duty
Survey: 3 in 4 European Pilots Report Sleeping on Duty: Among some 7,200 pilots questioned by the European Cockpit Association, more than three-quarters reported ...
flyingmag.com/survey-3-in-4-european-pilots-sleeping-on-duty/
Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fighter Drones Could Be Commanded By U.S ...
Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fighter Drones Could Be Commanded By U.S. Pilots: Being able to freely share Collaborative Combat Aircraft, even in a heated fight ...
twz.com/air/australian-mq-28-ghost-bat-fighter-drones-could-be-commanded-by-u-s-pilots
U.S. Air Force Confirms Two-Pilot Crew For B-21 Raider
U.S. Air Force Confirms Two-Pilot Crew For B-21 Raider: The U.S. Air Force confirmed that the B-21 will be flown by two pilots, launching a transition program ...
theaviationist.com/2026/07/15/usaf-confirms-two-pilot-crew-b-21-raider/
US Air Force fast-tracks B-21 testing timeline by combining test phases
US Air Force fast-tracks B-21 testing timeline by combining test phases: The US Air Force integrates operational and developmental test pilots in early B-21 ...
newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-b21-nuclear-bomber-accelerate-testing/
U.S. Air Force T-38C Trainer Crashes in Alabama, Pilots Safe
U.S. Air Force T-38C Trainer Crashes in Alabama, Pilots Safe: A U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon jet trainer assigned to Columbus Air Force Base has crashed in Alabama ...
theaviationist.com/2026/05/12/u-s-air-force-t-38c-trainer-crashes-in-alabama-pilots-safe/
How to Become a Check Airman at a Major Airline
How to Become a Check Airman at a Major Airline: Unlock the secrets to becoming a check airman at a major airline so you can embark on the training needed to ...
flyingmag.com/how-to-become-a-check-airman/
Injured US Airman in Iran Used Boeing Device to Signal Rescuers
Injured US Airman in Iran Used Boeing Device to Signal Rescuers: The Air Force airmen rescued from Iran by an armada of helicopters, other aircraft and commandos ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-06/injured-us-airman-in-iran-used-boeing-device-to-signal-rescuers
U.S. Air Force signs Top Aces deal for F-16 pilot training in Argentina
U.S. Air Force signs Top Aces deal for F-16 pilot training in Argentina: The United States Air Force has awarded Top Aces Corp., based in Mesa, Arizona ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-signs-top-aces-deal-for-f-16-pilot-training-in-argentina/
Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Rewrite Tactics as Western Training Falls Short at ...
Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Rewrite Tactics as Western Training Falls Short at Front: Ukrainian F-16 pilot said the training was based on conflicts fought by Ukraine’s ...
kyivpost.com/post/67505
George Hardy, Tuskegee Airman Who Fought in Three Wars, Dies at 100
George Hardy, Tuskegee Airman Who Fought in Three Wars, Dies at 100: At 19, he was one of the youngest pilots in the all-Black unit to see combat in World War II ...
nytimes.com/2025/09/29/us/george-hardy-dead.html
Dragon Lady at Oshkosh: Exclusive U-2 Pilot Interviews Mark 70th ...
Dragon Lady at Oshkosh: Exclusive U-2 Pilot Interviews Mark 70th Anniversary and Historic Homecoming
theaviationist.com/2025/08/03/dragon-lady-at-oshkosh/
USAF, USMC, RAF Pilots Fly Australian F-35As during Talisman Sabre
USAF, USMC, RAF Pilots Fly Australian F-35As during Talisman Sabre: In a significant display of interoperability, pilots from the US and UK seamlessly flew on ...
theaviationist.com/2025/07/25/usaf-usmc-raf-interfly-australian-f-35a-talisman-sabre/
Seven B-2 bombers, 37 hours, MILLIONS spent: How much did US spend on B-2 ...
Seven B-2 bombers, 37 hours, MILLIONS spent: How much did US spend on B-2 bomber mission against Iran?
wionews.com/world/seven-b-2-bombers-37-hours-millions-spent-how-much-did-us-spend-on-b-2-bomber-mission-against-iran-1750874276550
Key FactsB-2 Bomber Missions Demand Precision and Endurance
Jun 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • B-2 Spirit bomber missions require exceptional stamina and extensive training in sleep management and nutrition for the two-person crew.

  • Meal choices are carefully planned to optimize digestion and alertness during long-duration flights with limited restroom access.

  • Aerial refueling is conducted without direct visibility, posing significant risks, especially during night operations.

  • The B-2’s small crew replaces larger bomber teams and will eventually be supplemented by the new B-21 Raider fleet.
  • Our pilots make it look easy, but it's far from easy.
    — Lt. Gen. Steve Basham on the challenges of B-2 missions.
US Air Force resumes teaching video on first Black pilots after DEI review
US Air Force resumes teaching video on first Black pilots after DEI review: The U.S. Air Force said on Sunday it will resume instruction of trainees using a ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-air-force-says-it-will-teach-video-first-black-pilots-after-dei-review-2025-01-26/
Key FactsUS Air Force Confirms Teaching Tuskegee Airmen Lessons
Jan 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
  • The US Air Force will continue to teach about the Tuskegee Airmen, its first black pilots, in basic training.

  • Despite President Trump's ban on DEI programs, the Defense Secretary has stated that materials about the Tuskegee Airmen will remain.

  • The Tuskegee Airmen flew dangerous missions during World War II and were trained at a segregated base in Alabama.

  • Revised training emphasizing the historical significance of these units will resume on January 27.