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Turkey Moves Closer to Eurofighter Typhoon Acquisition
Turkey and the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking another step toward Ankara’s potential acquisition of the Eurofighter Typhoon. On Jul. 23, 2025, Yasar Güler, Turkish Minister of National Defence, and John Healey, UK Secretary of State for Defence, signed a MoU regarding the potential procurement of up to 40 Eurofighter Typhoon…
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MOSAIC Unveiled at AirVenture 2025, Ushering in Seismic Change for GA
The sun was shining, the planes were buzzing, and the energy at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 was electric when US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced some pretty big MOSAIC news for the general aviation world. Joined by EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton, FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau, and US Representative Sam Graves, Duffy…
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Brakes fail on landing
After touchdown both brakes were applied evenly but the airplane veered to the right suddenly. The left brake pedal went all the way down to the floor and had no pressure. I asked my student in the left seat to help apply brakes but had the same result.
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SES completes Intelsat transaction
Connectivity provider SES has received the final regulatory approvals for the takeover of Intelsat, including the US Federal Communications Commission meaning that the transaction has now been completed. On 30 April 2024, SES and Intelsat announced an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat for a cash consideration of $3.1 billion (€2.8 billion). The transaction was…
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BBN Airlines Indonesia’s ACMI model: Redefining cost-efficient operations
Martynas Grigas, chief executive of Avia Management Group Asia (AMGA), a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, shares how BBN Airlines Indonesia’s ACMI model is reshaping aircraft maintenance management. A staple of fleet management in Europe, ACMI leasing – a solution that encompasses Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance – has emerged as a game-changer for Southeast…
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Stranded British F-35B Departs India After Repairs
38 days after an emergency landing in India, the repaired F-35B has taken off again, reportedly enroute to join HMS Prince of Wales. The British F-35B from the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier which was stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport, in India’s southern state of Kerala, finally took off again on July 22, 2025. The…
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Control issues and ditching involving RPA swarm of 500 Damoda Newton 2.2 RPA, Victoria Harbour, Docklands, Victoria, on 14 July 2023
On the evening of 14 July 2023 an aerial light display was scheduled to be
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U.S. Drone Industry Investment Surges Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms
The drone industry in the United States is experiencing a surge in investment and capital flow, as a series of legislative measures and executive directives reshape the procurement and manufacturing environment for both established and emerging drone companies. Recent months have brought a flood of funding announcements, with sector analysts citing a direct connection to…
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Delta Regional Flight Performs ‘Aggressive Maneuver’ To Avoid B-52 Near Minot
A civilian pilot was forced to perform what has been described as an “aggressive go-around” to avoid a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber near Minot, North Dakota. On July 18, 2025, a Delta Embraer E175, operated by SkyWest Airlines as flight DL3788 from Minneapolis to Minot, North Dakota, was forced to perform an “aggressive…
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The Ambitious Tip Jet Helicopters That Promised More Than They Delivered
In the 1940s, American and German helicopter manufacturers began experimenting with mounting tip jets on the ends of helicopter rotor blades. These systems helped designers eliminate weight and reduce torque on fuselages. Helicopter manufacturers developed tip jet designs for small one- and two-seat models and large sky crane versions that could lift heavy military and…
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