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U.S. F/A-18Fs and Italian F-35Bs Simulate CAS Operations Over Black Sea
U.S. F/A-18Fs and Italian F-35Bs conducted simulated CAS operations over the Black Sea and into Romanian training areas during NATO’s Neptune Strike 25-2. As the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and its Carrier Strike Group (CSG) sail in the Mediterranean Sea, U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets and Italian F-35B Lightning IIs conducted simulated close-air…
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Improper Pin Install, Strap Entanglement Caused Fatal T-6A Accidental Ejection
The AAIB found the seat’s safety pin was not fully installed and the previously disconnected harness chest strap caught on and inadvertently actuated the seat’s handle. An improperly inserted safety pin after landing and a disconnected harness chess strap getting caught on the ejection seat handle caused the accidental ejection that killed T-6A Texan II…
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Pilot’s attempt to break in new engine ends in crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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U.S. Air Force Confirms TU-2S Dragon Lady Broke Endurance Records
The historic flight, which was 11 years in the making, saw the TU-2 flying longer than 14 hours and traveling over 6,000 NM across all 48 contiguous states of the U.S. On Aug. 1, 2025, we reported about a Lockheed U-2 aircraft which was heard communicating to air traffic control about the intention to break…
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Wackadoo! JetBlue’s Exciting Onboard Upgrade: Bluey, Shows, and Gourmet Eats
While JetBlue’s news of pending route cuts, its Blue Sky Alliance with United approval, and the offloading of assets have been in the news lately, the carrier has also been busy behind the scenes refining its onboard experience. This fall, the New York-based carrier is rolling out a slew of updates that double down on…
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U-2 Dragon Lady Breaks Altitude and Endurance Records During 70th Anniversary Flight
Flying from Beale AFB, a Lockheed U-2 aircraft, using the specially chosen callsign DRAGON 70, was heard communicating with ATC about a plan to set an endurance and altitude record for the ‘category and class’ of aircraft. Aviation enthusiasts were able to record the pilot of DRAGON 70 communicating with the Atlanta Air Route Traffic…
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Arizona Sheriff Uses Drones to Track Illegal Border Crossings
© Draganfly.com During his first term in office, President Donald Trump significantly accelerated efforts to tighten security and reduce illegal crossings through a combination of increased personnel and expanded use of advanced technology along the U.S.-Mexico border. Now, in his second term, Trump continues to prioritize heightened enforcement and renewed investment in border control infrastructure…
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Embraer order backlog hits $29.7bn
Regional aircraft OEM Embraer has registered a US$29.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) – the highest level ever recorded by the company. Embraer delivered 61 aircraft in 2Q25 across all its business units. The result reflects a 30% increase compared to the second quarter of last year (2Q24), when 47 jets…
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Student pilot crashes Kitfox in field
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
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Kristin Berthelsen promoted to Norse Atlantic Deputy CEO
Long-haul low-cost airline Norse Atlantic ASA announces the appointment of Kristin Berthelsen as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Berthelsen has been a member of Norse Atlantic’s senior management since 2021 and comes from the position of Chief of Staff and Culture Officer. “Kristin has been integral to Norse Atlantic’s operational progress during our…
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