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EAA introduces Young Eagles Connect
Young people who are pursuing an interest in flight through the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program now have additional free support as they learn, thanks to the new Young Eagles Connect portal that connects them with mentors who can offer encouragement and guidance.
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Norway Chooses Type 26 as Future Frigate
A long awaited decision on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s next generation warships was announced on Aug. 31, with Norwegian PM Jonas Støre confirming the procurement of UK-designed Type 26 frigates in a deal worth £10 billion. At least five Type 26 frigates will be purchased to replace four Fridtjof Nansen class frigates built in the…
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The Gulfstream G800 Is Here: 7 Striking Reasons It’s the Pinnacle of Private Aviation
On 27 August 2025, Gulfstream made it official: the very first G800 has been delivered. The lucky owner remains anonymous (for now), but what we do know is that this new flagship is something incredibly special. After clearing both FAA and EASA certification back in April 2025, the G800 is now out in the world:…
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B-52 Radar Modernization Nears Flight Testing
The AN/APQ-188 radar upgrade for the B-52 is finally preparing to begin flight testing, following years of delays, cost overruns, and a program review. The U.S. Air Force’s long-running effort to equip the B-52 Stratofortress with a new radar is moving closer to flight testing. Lt. Gen. Andrew J. Gebara, Deputy Chief of Staff for…
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Collision with powerlines fatal for two
Probable Cause The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at a low altitude over water, which resulted in a collision and loss of control.
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Japanese F-15Js to Make Rare European Deployment to the UK
Rumors of a Japanese fighter deployment to Britain were confirmed on Aug. 29, 2025, when UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed in his speech at the Pacific Future Forum, Tokyo, that JASDF F-15Js would arrive in the UK in the coming weeks. Speaking on board aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09), hosting the Pacific…
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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Again: The ULCC Restructures for Survival
For the second time in a year, Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy, pledging to cut costs and refocus on profitable markets. Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year, highlighting just how tough the skies have become for the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) model in today’s turbulent…
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U.S. Army Apache Fires Spike NLOS in First European Demonstration
AH-64E v6 Apache Guardians fired Spike NLOS missiles at sea-based targets at distances of up to 25 kilometers in Poland. The U.S. Army has successfully conducted the first European live-fire demonstration of the Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile from an AH-64E v6 Apache Guardian, marking a milestone in the integration of advanced long-range precision strike capabilities…
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U.S. Air Force Student Pilots Will Train at the International Flight Training School in Italy
For the first time the U.S. Air Force has chosen a foreign school to train its pilots, with the first 10 students arriving soon in Italy. The Italian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force announced a historic agreement, which will see for the first time in history U.S. student pilots trained in a foreign…
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Fuel starvation results in crash that seriously injures pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
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