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“We put an operational test member in the pilot seat with an Air Force Test Pilot School graduate in the other. In the history of modern test, we’ve never done that so early in a program.”

Source: Col. Matt Guasco, AFOTEC Det. 5 commander, speaking as another milestone for the B-21 Raider program took place with an operational test pilot recently flying the bomber with a developmental test pilot sharing the cockpit. The integration of operationa

A Beloved Aerobatic Icon Begins A New Chapter

The Eagle has long held a special place in the aerobatic world, and now the legendary aircraft is preparing for a carefully crafted return. During the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, Aero-News Network sat down with Chuck as the revived Eagle program shared new deta

Engaging The Aviation World's Pivotal Organizations, Interests And Viewpoints

The Airborne Partnership Initiative, we call it the API, is a plan developed by ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, to build a synergistic, industry-wide, aviation/aerospace news program. Our aim is to grow this program to include a significant portion,

Aero Linx: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Today, the National Museum of the United States Air Force collects, researches, conserves, interprets and presents the Air Force's history, heritage and traditions, as well as today's mission to fly, fight and w

Chaff Thin, narrow metallic reflectors of various lengths and frequency responses, used to reflect radar energy. These reflectors, when dropped from aircraft and allowed to drift downward, result in large targets on the radar display.

The Long Game: China, Cirrus, and the Cost of Honest Journalism

Fifteen years is a long time. It is certainly long enough for memories to fade, for old arguments to lose their edge, and for people to quietly revise history into something more comfortable than it actually was. Over the last several days, I have spent more t

Historic Roll Out Signals New Era For Dornier 228 Family

The Dornier 228 legacy entered a new phase in Oberpfaffenhofen as GA-ATS unveiled the Do228 NXT to the public for the first time. The rollout ceremony brought together industry, government, and the Dornier family in a moment that blended heritage with forward-

Deal Expands Global Aircraft Sales And Fleet Strategy Platform

Flexjet has acquired The Jet Business, expanding it's reach in aircraft sales and advisory services. The move brings brokerage, management, and operational support under a single global ecosystem. It marks another step in Flexjet's push to strengthen it's inte

CAF New England Wing Launches Public Naming Campaign For Rare Trainer

The Commemorative Air Force New England Wing is inviting the public to help name a rare World War II era trainer. The aircraft carries deep historical significance as the first of i'ts kind ever built. A public vote now opens the door for aviation fans to take

During The Landing Roll, The Right Brake Pedal Became Ineffective

Analysis: The pilot stated that, 10 days before the accident, the tailwheel-equipped airplane underwent maintenance on the right main landing gear strut, which required disconnection and subsequent reinstallation of the right brake line. Following the maintena