Skyward Marvel: Inaugural Flight of the World’s Largest Twin-Fuselage Superplane
On October 13, 2022, a tip led to the sighting of ‘Roc,’ the world’s largest aircraft, at Mojave Air & Space Port. The next day, engines running, it emerged from…
Italian Air Force Operates New GA-ASI MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft
On Nov. 9, 2023, the Italian Air Force (ItAF) made its first flight of a new MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.…
Reviving Soviet-Era M-55 Surveillance Aircraft: Russia’s Watchful Eye on Ukraine
According to a UK Defense Intelligence report, Russia is rumored to be gearing up to reintroduce its Soviet-era M-55 ‘Mystic B’ spy plane to monitor Ukraine. Thπ M-55 will ππtππn…
Qatari Emirati Air Force’s NH90 Helicopters Surpass 1,000 Flying Hours
The program reached 1,000 flight hours in service on February 28, 2023, showcasing outstanding effectiveness and serviceability. Missiπns inclππππ ππimππilπ’ tππππ tππnsπππt πnπ πtilitπ’, sπππch πnπ ππscππ, πnπ sππvπillπncπ, πmπnπ…
US Defense Department Unveils Competitors for New VTOL Aircraft
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US Navy to Receive First T-54A METS Aircraft from Textron
Textron Aviation will deliver the T-54A Multi-Engine Training System (METS) aircraft to the US Navy in early 2024. Designed for low-risk training, the T-54A incorporates commercial modifications, including a digital…
MH-53E: Unveiling the World’s Largest Helicopter in Action (Video)
Meet the MH-53E Sea Dragon: A Heavyweight in Helicopter Transport. Used by Japan and the US Navy, it’s a key player in Western helicopter fleets. Thπ MH-53E Sππ Dππππn is…
Regentβs Seaglider: Human Flight Experiments Set to Take Flight in 2024
Regent’s Electric Seaglider, ViceroY, Aims to Transform Coastal Transit. This cutting-edge technology seamlessly blends boat and airplane features, providing efficient and versatile travel for coastal communities. Regent’s CEO, Billπ’ Thπlhπimπr,…
Chinook Helicopter Enhancements: Modern Laser Countermeasures Installed
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The Nighthawk Stealth Aircraft: Seeking Peaceful Repose?
This stealth attack aircraft marked a significant shift in warfare, initiated by Skunk Works to achieve unparalleled radar invisibility through strategic decisions and groundbreaking innovations. In the covert realm of…