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Video of Accidental F-15 Ejection Leaked Online
A video leaked online shows security camera footage of the accidental ejection of an Airman while in the back seat of an F-15D. Few days ago we reported about the unusual incident at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, saw the backseat passenger of an F-15D Eagle ejecting from the aircraft while on the ground.…
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The Blackbird has landed
VSE Aviation has introduced itsAero Classic Blackbird tire.
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Missing fuel cap leads to fuel exhaustion
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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F-35s Escort Putin’s Aircraft on Return Flight to Russia
The Kremlin shared a video shot inside Putin’s presidential aircraft during the return flight to Russia after the Anchorage meeting. On Aug. 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, for high-stakes talks focused on the war in Ukraine. While Trump flew to JBER…
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President Trump Flexes B-2 and F-35s Over Putin in Alaska
President Donald Trump flexed American airpower today upon meeting Vladimir Putin in Alaska, with a B-2 stealth bomber and four F-35s flying over Russia’s leader to greet him on American soil. The U.S. Air Force B-2 just recently conducted bombing strikes on underground nuclear facilities in Iran, named Operation Midnight Hammer. They dealt a major…
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Drone Delivers E-bike to Stranded Soldier in Ukraine
The 1998 Steven Spielberg film Saving Private Ryan, starring Tom Hanks, was an instant success and went on to win five Academy Awards. It tells the story of a squad of U.S. soldiers sent deep into enemy territory to locate and bring home Private James Ryan. Along the way, the squad faces a series…
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The Final Flight: Ravn Alaska’s Quiet Exit Marks the End of a 77-Year Legacy
On 5 August 2025, Ravn Alaska shut down operations for the second—and final—time. The Anchorage-based regional carrier, long considered a cornerstone of Alaska’s intra-state connectivity, quietly folded after nearly 77 years of service. Its collapse leaves behind a fragmented regional network and raises concerns about the long-term viability of rural air service in one of…
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Cessna 195 bent when pilot’s seat slides backwards during takeoff
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to secure the seat’s position in the seat rail, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
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KM Malta Airlines extends TCM deal with NAS
KM Malta Airlines (KMMA) has renewed its Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract with Network Airline Services (NAS) following a competitive tender process, extending a partnership that has been in place for several years. The Maltese flag carrier operates around 280 weekly flights with a fleet of eight Airbus A320neos, serving 18 direct routes from Malta…
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ASL Aviation and Saudia Cargo sign wet lease for two A330-300P2Fs
Saudia Cargo has agreed a wet lease with ASL Aviation for two Airbus A330-300P2F freighters, in a move aimed at boosting global air cargo capacity and connectivity. The first aircraft, converted from passenger to freighter configuration, will initially operate for ASL Airlines Ireland from September 2025 before being delivered to Saudia Cargo in the fourth…
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