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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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Ryanair lambasts ‘broken’ ATC system
Ryanair has produced a league table of the nations with the worst performing air traffic control in Europe, as it derides a system described as ‘broken’ as a result of what it what it sees as a failure to be properly staffed and efficiently managed. In addition, the airline has repeated its call for Martin…
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Menzies names Tse as its first-ever head of e-commerce
Menzies Aviation has appointed Lawrence Tse as the company’s first-ever head of e-commerce, responsible for developing and implementing a joint strategy for Menzies Aviation and Air Menzies International (AMI). Menzies Aviation says the appointment is part of a strategic initiative to focus on positioning the group as a leading provider of e-commerce cargo solutions globally,…
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Discovery Flight fails to take flight
While returning to the ramp, the owner explained some unique characteristics of the Lycoming engine installed in the aircraft. While it was appropriate to follow the procedures outlined in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), he shared practical advice based on his experience to better operate this specific engine model.
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DefendEye Integrates Starlink Mini, Bringing Instant Global Connectivity to its Tube‑Launched Autonomous Search Drone
DefendEye, the Polish innovator behind the world’s first tube‑launched, fully autonomous AI‑powered search drone, today
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U.S. Navy F-35C Crashes Near NAS Lemoore, California
A U.S. Navy F-35C with VFA-125 crashed at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The pilot ejected safely. An F-35C Lightning II jet, attached to the “Rough Raiders” of VFA-125, from NAS Lemoore, California, crashed near the base at 18.30LT on Jul. 30, 2025. The pilot ejected from the jet and is reported safe. The U.S.…
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