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NASA X-59's Latest Testing Milestone: Simulating Flight from the Ground
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed a critical series of tests in which the airplane was put through its paces for cruising high above the California desert - all without ever leaving the ground. "The idea behind these tests is to command the airplane's subsystems and flight computer to function as if it is flying," said Yohan Lin, the X-59's lead avionics engineer at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The goal of ground-based si ... read more |
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Australian chopper crash caused by pilot disorientation: reportSydney (AFP) May 21, 2025 An Australian military helicopter crash that killed all four crew members was caused by the pilots becoming disoriented, a report found Wednesday. ... more 
Chinese weapons get rare battle test in India-Pakistan fightingShanghai (AFP) May 20, 2025 Just over a week after a ceasefire with India was struck, Pakistan's foreign minister is visiting his country's largest arms supplier, China, with the performance of the weapons they supplied a matter of burning interest for analysts and governments alike. ... more 
Crew killed in Egyptian military training jet crashCairo (AFP) May 19, 2025 An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, killing its crew, the military said. ... more 
Ursa Space Systems Expands Geospatial Analytics with Aireon Space-Based Aircraft TrackingLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2025 Ursa Space Systems, a leader in space-based insights, has partnered with Aireon, a pioneer in space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, to integrate real-time aircra ... more |
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China lifts Boeing ban after US trade talks: reportBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 China has lifted a ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft, a report said Tuesday, after Beijing and Washington agreed to temporarily lower tariffs in a major de-escalation of their trade war. ... more 
Air Force One: iconic jet gets the Trump treatmentWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 It is arguably the world's most iconic plane, an instantly recognizable symbol of the US presidency. ... more 
Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One giftWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Monday angrily dismissed concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. ... more
India suspends flights at 24 airportsMumbai (AFP) May 9, 2025 India has suspended civilian flights at 24 airports in the north following fighting with nuclear-armed rival Pakistan. ... more 
Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashes, killing sixWashington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025 A military helicopter crashed in central Sri Lanka on Friday, killing six military personnel, the nation's air force said. ... more |
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Taiwan's China Airlines orders 14 Boeing aircraft
Taipei (AFP) May 8, 2025 Taiwan's China Airlines has ordered 14 aircraft from aviation giant Boeing and has the option for another nine planes, the companies said Thursday. The airline had placed a "firm order" for 10 777-9 passenger jets and four 777-8 freighter planes, which Boeing said were part of its "777X family". China Airlines said it expected to start receiving the aircraft in 2030 and has the option to buy another nine. "We value China Airlines' continued confidence and look forward to delivering the new ... read more 
Second US warplane falls off aircraft carrier into Red Sea; Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic townWashington (AFP) May 7, 2025 A multi-million-dollar US warplane failed to land on the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and plummeted into the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, the second jet lost from the ship in just over a week. ... more |
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Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejected Rovaniemi, Finland (AFP) May 7, 2025 A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed Wednesday near the Rovaniemi airport in Finland's Arctic north, but the pilot was rescued after ejecting, the armed forces said. ... more
Airlines cancel, reroute flights after India-Pakistan clashesBangkok (AFP) May 7, 2025 Clashes between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan on Wednesday sent airlines scrambling to cancel, divert or reroute flights. ... more 
New Zealand to replace navy helicopters over 'global tensions'Wellington (AFP) May 4, 2025 New Zealand announced on Sunday a US$1.2 billion plan to replace its ageing navy helicopters, part of a major defence overhaul in response to rising "global tensions". ... more 
NASA Ends Super Pressure Balloon Flight After 17 DaysWashington DC (SPX) May 05, 2025 The first flight of NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign was safely terminated at 7:46 a.m. Sunday, May 4 (in U.S. Eastern Time) after 17 days, 13 hours, and 47 minutes in flight ... more
NASA Balloon Mission Prepares for Second Launch in Southern HemisphereLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 The second scientific balloon slated for NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign is prepared for launch, pending suitable weather at the Wanaka Airport mid-latitude facility. This mi ... more |
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