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New Business Aviation Fact Book released
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released a new edition of the Business Aviation Fact Book, a 33-page overview of the industry, detailing its role in the economy and transportation system, and the services it provides to citizens, companies and communities.
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Pilot seriously injured after go-around goes awry
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
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Indonesia to Become Next Customer for China’s J-10C Fighter Jet
Indonesia is allocating a $9 billion budget for the J-10C, with officials saying the jets will arrive soon, although it is unclear if a contract has been signed already. Indonesia has approved a $9 billion budget to procure China’s Chengdu J-10 single-engine delta-wing fighter, Jakarta’s Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadhewa told journalists on Oct.…
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U.S. Air Force Releases Photos Of F-35Bs Escorting B-52s Off Venezuela
U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs armed with live AIM-9X air-to-air missiles, escorted the B-52s during a bomber attack demonstration mission earlier this week. U.S. Air Forces Southern has just released a new set of photographs showing U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets escorting a pair of B-52H Stratofortress bombers during a long-range mission off the…
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Picture of the Day: A day of contrasts
Karyn F. King submitted this photo and note: “It was a glorious fall day in early October 2025 when we arrived back from a day on Orcas Island to our home airport at Harvey Field (S43) in Snohomish, Washington. Mark Peterson took this photo of us landing in our Nanchang CJ6 Chinese trainer warbird. Great…
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Electra Selects Evolito to Supply Electric Engines for the EL9 Ultra Short Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Evolito is proud to play a key role in powering Electra’s next-generation aircraft. Our engines
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Pilot crashes while distracted by sick passenger
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
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Netherlands Joins U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
The RNLAF becomes the first European air force to join the U.S. Air Force’s CCA initiative, and aims to assume a leading role in the development of the “loyal wingman” drone. The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has become the first European air force to formally join the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)…
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NBAA 2025: Bombardier increases Global 8000’s top speed
Bombardier has announced that the Global 8000 will now be a bit speedier with a new top speed of Mach 0.95 (2) – the highest speed in civil aviation and the fastest business o the market. This new development was announced as part of the 2025 edition of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition…
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Did a Danish soldier try and shoot down an airliner?
The period of intense, unexplained unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) activity over Danish and Norwegian installations
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