Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Notice ID W58RGZ-25-2-SS04 General Information Classification Description Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the United States

Beginning in World War II, air forces around the world have been interested in developing human-carrying external pods for aircraft. These ideas have ranged from advanced concepts, such as pods designed for modern aircraft like Harrier Jump Jets and Apache Attack helicopters, to simple ideas like bags strapped to airplane wings. One key reason for…

A new specialist entity focused on pharmaceutical air logistics has launched with the backing of major clients and the ambition to set new benchmarks for handling temperature-sensitive shipments. Healthc’Air, led by pharma logistics expert Yulia Celetaria, has officially opened its doors with a service model designed to tackle key operational, regulatory and sustainability challenges in…

Successful deployment highlights uncrewed surface vehicle performance and integration Saildrone, a global leader in maritime autonomy, has completed a significant demonstration as part of NATO Task Force X’s multi-domain exercise in the Baltic Sea. The deployment showcased the reliability and versatility of the Saildrone Voyager uncrewed service vehicle as a naval drone. From June 16 to…

Lufthansa Cargo has expanded its Middle East footprint with the launch of a new A321 freighter service to Beirut. The aircraft touched down at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport for the first time on July 4 and will now operate a weekly rotation between Frankfurt and the Lebanese capital. The new service is expected to bolster…

On touchdown the engine failed completely, causing us to be unable to clear the runway without being towed. Maintenance found that this was due to a fuel servo failure causing the engine to be flooded with fuel and ultimately resulting in engine failure.

New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with approvals increasing from 1,229 in 2020 to 26,870 in 2023, according to a newly released report from the Department of…

The US Army has recently made a significant investment in the development of an ultra-STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft. Under development by Electra, the aircraft has a hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and propulsion system. The design has several unique features and capabilities that promise clear advantages over other short takeoff and landing aircraft. Electra Receives…

Annual trade event World Aviation Festival has unveiled some of the headline speakers line-up for this year’s three-day event in Lisbon. WAF returns to the Portuguese capital from Amsterdam and will take place from October 7-9. Among the aviation bosses confirmed to speak are chief executives of IAG, TAP Air Portugal, RwandAir, IndiGo, Vueling. They…

CAP 3105: A pivotal step in reshaping UK drone regulation. The CAA’s May 2025 reply