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NASA balloon embarks on multi-month stratospheric flight from New Zealand
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 NASA's super pressure balloon has successfully achieved float altitude following its launch from Wanaka Airport in New Zealand at 10:44 a.m. NZST on April 17 (6:44 p.m. EDT, April 16). Designed to navigate the mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere, the mission aims to remain airborne for 100 days or longer, marking a major milestone for NASA's long-duration ballooning efforts. The massive, helium-filled balloon, equivalent in size to a football stadium with a volume of 18.8 million cubic feet, ... read more |
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Air Force F-16 'super squadron' to maximize combat readiness in South KoreaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2025 The U.S. Air Force will increase combat capability in South Korea, temporarily creating a new "super squadron" of F-16 Fighting Falcon military jets at a military base in that country. ... more 
DLR unveils virtual showcase of next-generation aircraft designsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has launched a new online platform, the Digital Hangar, offering an immersive look at future aircraft concepts and providing downloadable design data. Available at ... more 
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffsNew York (AFP) April 23, 2025 Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss. ... more
Trump slams China for reneging on Boeing planes purchaseWashington (AFP) April 24, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized China for backing out of a deal to buy new Boeing planes due to tariffs imposed in the rivals' trade war. ... more |
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In skies, as on land, European forces face gaps if US pulls backLeeuwarden, Netherlands (AFP) April 11, 2025 Fighter jets from the United States, France, Finland and Germany roar into the skies from a Dutch base as part of NATO's biggest air exercise this year. ... more 
Colombia to buy Swedish fighter jets after turning down France, US offersBogota (AFP) April 3, 2025 Colombia will buy fighter planes from Sweden to replace its aging Israeli aircraft after declining proposals from the United States and France, President Gustavo Petro has said. ... more 
US approves $5.58 bn fighter jet sale to PhilippinesWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. ... more 
Taiwan defence official in US for fighter jet unveilingTaipei (AFP) Mar 29, 2025 Taiwan's deputy defence minister attended a ceremony in the United States unveiling the first F-16V fighter jet built for the island, Taipei said Saturday. ... more 
India signs $7.3 bn deal for 156 homemade helicoptersNew Delhi (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 India on Friday announced a $7.3 billion deal to purchase 156 locally made light combat Prachand helicopters for its air force and the army - part of its ongoing push to be self-reliant on defence. ... more |
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PACIFIC project targets cleaner skies through fuel innovation
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Airbus is leading a new European research initiative called PACIFIC to deepen the scientific understanding of aviation's non-CO2 emissions, particularly those contributing to contrails and their climate impact. The project brings together ten organizations from four countries to explore the potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in reducing particulate emissions and contrail formation. PACIFIC, short for Particle emissions, Air Quality and Climate Impact related to Fuel Composition and Engi ... read more 
Retrofits deliver major progress in reducing aircraft noiseBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 Aircraft noise continues to impact communities near airports, but researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have made important strides in mitigating this problem. As part of the Low Noise AT ... more |
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France's Dassault says upping Rafale warplane outputParis (AFP) Mar 23, 2025 France's Dassault Aviation is looking to ramp up production of its Rafale combat planes, its CEO said on Sunday, after President Emmanuel Macron said the country would increase orders. ... more 
Germany says it's committed to order of US F-35 fighter jetsBerlin (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Germany said on Friday it was committed to buying F-35 fighter jets despite reports that it was reconsidering due to worries about an over-reliance on American defence supplies. ... more 
Boeing to build $20B next-generation F-47 fighterWashington DC (UPI) Mar 21, 2025 The Boeing Company will produce the next generation of fighter jets for the U.S. military, President Donald Trump announced at a news conference Friday. ... more 
Electra secures 2200 aircraft pre-orders for hybrid-electric aviation leapLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), a trailblazer in the Direct Aviation sector, has received 2,200 pre-orders for its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. This order volume, valued close to $9 billi ... more
Macron says France to 'increase' orders for Rafale warplanesLuxeuil-Les-Bains, France (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that France planned to increase orders for Rafale fighter jets, adding the country will have to get ready to defend itself "if we want to avoid war". ... more |
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