Anduril’s YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft Flies for the First Time
With the YFQ-44 now flying, both of the U.S. Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft are in flight testing. The…
Two New S-70i Firehawks to Join L.A. County Fire Department Fleet
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has placed an order with Sikorsky for two additional S-70i Firehawk firefighting helicopters. In a…
USAF Aims for 1,558 Combat Jets by Ten Years, Eyes Higher F-35 and F-15EX Output
An unclassified U.S. Air Force report, mandated by the 2025 NDAA, included figures of the required combat fleet, calling for…
The Last Flight: How a British Band Soundtracked Aviation’s Greatest Mystery
Public Service Broadcasting’s The Last Flight tells Amelia Earhart’s story through her diary entries, backed by masterfully composed instrumentation, and…
U.S. Soldier Takes Control of Autonomous Black Hawk During Northern Strike 25-2
A U.S. soldier was put in charge of planning and executing missions with the Optionally Piloted Black Hawk helicopter instead…
BBMF’s Avro Lancaster Begins Major Maintenance Overhaul
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster has flown to Duxford to begin a planned period of maintenance that…
New Chinese Advanced Jet Trainer Flies for the First Time
China’s next-generation trainer, built by HAIG, finally emerged and performed its maiden flight. After much anticipation, China’s next-generation trainer and…
Airbus Signs MoU with Portuguese Industries Ahead of Eurofighter Proposal
As Portugal reconsiders the plans to procure the F-35, Airbus is now preparing to offer the Eurofighter Typhoon as replacement…
Finland’s First F-35A Lightning II Rolls Out of the Assembly Line
Finnish Air Force personnel are currently undergoing training at Eglin AFB, while extensive infrastructure upgrades and renovation works are underway…
U.S. Army Contracts Boeing for Nine More CH-47F Block II Chinook Helicopters
The CH-47F Block II has improved efficiency, payload and fuel capacity, critical for the Army’s heavy tactical lift missions. Boeing…