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Turkey Test Fires Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan Air-to-Air Missiles
Both missiles are developed by TÜBİTAK-SAGE, and would arm Turkey’s F-16 and Kaan fighters, the Kizilelma UCAV, and even the JF-17 Thunder Block 3 fighter used by Pakistan and Azerbaijan. Turkey conducted live-fire tests of its Gökdoğan beyond visual-range and Bozdoğan within visual-range AAMs (Air-to-Air Missiles) from an F-16 on Oct. 19, 2025, with both…
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FAA Shutdown Stalls Drone Progress: Waivers, BVLOS Rulemaking, and Modernization Delayed
Critical drone programs and rulemaking at the FAA are slowing or pausing as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, while core flight safety operations continue. FAA Under Pressure as Shutdown Drags On The government shutdown has entered its fourth week, and its impact is spreading across the aviation community. While essential safety functions continue,…
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Extreme turbulence bends Cessna 152
Probable Cause: The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn.
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Shield AI Unveils X-BAT VTOL Stealth Drone
Shield AI has revealed the X-BAT, a vertical take-off stealth jet designed for runway-free operations and powered by the firm’s Hivemind AI pilot. U.S. defense technology company Shield AI has unveiled its latest project, the X-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) stealth drone, designed to operate autonomously in communications-denied environments without the need for a…
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Sen. Rick Scott Urges FCC to Crack Down on Communist Chinese Drone Companies Evading U.S. Scrutiny
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott has sent a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Communications
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Seneca launches with $60M to equip firefighters, utilities, and communities with advanced wildfire defense technology
Today we’re announcing Seneca — building autonomous aerial systems that launch instantly, deliver powerful fire
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No one confesses to hard landing that bent wing on flight club’s plane
Probable Cause: A hard landing that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.
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Germany Wants 15 More F-35A Lightning IIs
Germany has already contracted 35 F-35As, and the additional aircraft would take its planned fleet to 50 airframes. Nearly seven months after German media reported the country’s Minister of Defense Boris Pistorious backing his country’s choice to acquire 35 F-35 Lightning IIs, and vehemently denying speculations about a rethink, Der Spiegel has now reported budgetary…
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Rex to be acquired by Air T
The administrators of Australian Regional Express (Rex) have reached an agreement with US-based holding company Air T to acquire the airline. Air T has entered into a Sale and Acceptance deed, and expects to close the acquisition of Rex by year-end if creditor and other approvals are obtained. READ: Rex administrators given sale extension The American…
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Virgin selects Boeing for Starlink IFC modifications
Boeing and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to implement connectivity modifications across Virgin Atlantic’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The upgrades will enhance onboard internet connectivity, bringing high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers. The services agreement was announced at MRO Europe on Oct. 15. READ: Virgin Atlantic to introduce Starlink “Partnering with Boeing to bring Starlink’s next-generation connectivity…
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