Aviation

A Chinese research paper on an ejectable cockpit for high-supersonic flight has drawn attention after a mysterious blended-wing test object appeared at the Gaobeidian radar range. Experts have linked a Chinese scientific academic paper…
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A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from the 53rd WRS, as well as NOAA aircraft, have had to abandon planned missions early due to the strength of Hurricane Melissa. Weather reconnaissance aircraft have been operating at an…
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Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of the J-36 heavy fighter have started circulating online. Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of the J-36 heavy fighter have started circulating…
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Oct. 28, 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the last time an Avro Vulcan took to the skies. Following eight years of renewed airworthiness, XH558 landed on Oct. 28, 2015 after one final display. In circumstances that remain hotly…
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A deep dive into Turkey’s purchase of RAF’s retired C-130Js and the future of its airlift fleet. In recent years, Turkey has been steadily strengthening its air and defense capabilities. One of the latest signs of this ambition is the…
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The agreement was signed as the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Ankara and met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan while touring Turkish aerospace facilities. An official release by the UK Government says the deal…
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The U.S. Pacific Fleet has confirmed the safe rescue of all personnel after an MH-60R Sea Hawk and an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea just 30 minutes apart. Five personnel, three on board an…
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The ceremony, held in Trieste, coincided with the 71st anniversary of the city’s return to Italy and marks the ship’s transition toward full operational service. The Italian Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship, LHD (Landing Helicopter…
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Organisers of RIAT, the UK’s most famous airshow, have announced that the main theme for next year’s event will be ‘Fighter Meet’, celebrating over a century of air to air combat aircraft. Scheduled for 17th-19th July 2026, the Royal…
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The light attack aircraft went down in a field for unknown reasons minutes after taking off for a training mission. An OA-1K Skyraider II of the U.S. Air Force had to perform a forced landing in a field near Oklahoma City on Oct. 23,…
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