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Sundown Ceremony For The AV-8B Set For June 3

The U.S. Marines will hold an official “AV-8B Sundown Ceremony” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on June 3, 2026 to mark the end of the Harrier’s planned operational service life as the Marine Corps completes its transition to the F-35B Lightnin

Heatwave Floats For Air Tractor Aircraft Reduce Danger(s) To Pilots

The new “scoop” technology developed by Momentum Aeronautics is meant to reduce the danger to single-engine aerial firefighting pilots by reducing drag while scooping and giving better rudder control. "Every pilot who's flown airplanes always has a story of ho

Crewed CLV-1 Rover Moves Toward Human Surface Mobility on the Moon

NASA has selected NASA to advance a new phase of lunar surface transportation through a task order awarded to Astrolab, marking a significant step in preparing for sustained human operations under the Artemis program. The selection positions Astrolab as one of

Pilot And A Pilot-Rated Passenger Were Landing At The Conclusion Of The Second Test Flight Of The Tailwheel-Equipped Airplane

On May 12, 2026, about 1940 Pacific daylight time (PDT), an experimental amateur-built Bearhawk Four airplane, N953CN, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Olmstead Sky Ranch in Sandpoint, Idaho. The pilot was uninjured, and the pas

Witnesses Describe Repeated Low Passes That Prompted FAA Investigation And Criminal Charges

Beachgoers on South Carolina's Pawleys Island thought they were about to witness a crash. Now, weeks after a series of alarming low altitude flybys, the pilot at the center of the incident has been charged and arrested. Newly released details and witness accou

Keys To Growth Are Severe Urban Congestion, Demand for Sustainable Travel, And Government And Regulatory Support

The global electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, valued at $659.12 million in 2025, is projected to reach $5.58 billion by 2034, registering a compound annual growth rate of 26.80% over the 2025 - 2034 forecast period, according to a n

Flight Was Returning From Wedding Venue

Two men were killed and one woman survived in a wedding-night helicopter crash in southwest Georgia late Friday night, according to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a Robinson R66 helicopter crashed a

Contest Dates Remain The Same, From August 23 To September 2, 2026

The 2026 World Aerobatic Championship is headed to Mason City, Iowa (KMCW). The venue change from Batavia, N.Y., has been approved by the international aerobatics commission (CIVA) , and planning at the new location is well underway for the championship event.