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Transitioning Beyond Initial Flight Performance Checks Into Critical Mission Systems And Weapon Integration

In another milestone for the B-21 Raider program, an operational test pilot recently flew the bomber with a developmental test pilot sharing the cockpit. The integration of operational test marks a major shift in how the Air Force evaluates its most critical n

Plans To Spend $13.7 Billion As Jet-Sustainment Costs Continue To Increase

The Pentagon plans to spend an additional $13.7 billion through 2031 to boost declining readiness rates of the F-35 jet, but issues such as constrained industry capacity to meet increasing demand for parts could “threaten its success,” according to the Governm

Skydive Kansas City Plane Crashed Near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Mo.

Eleven skydivers and a pilot are dead after a Skydive Kansas City plane crashed in Butler, Mo., Sunday morning. Bates County Emergency Management told USA TODAY that 11 people onboard the plane were skydivers and the 12th person was the pilot. Butler Memorial

A Tactile Study Tool Designed To Simplify Private Pilot Preparation

These new Private Pilot Flashcards arrive at a moment when aviation training leans heavily toward digital tools, making a physical resource stand out. They offer a focused way to study core knowledge without screens competing for attention. Their design reflec

New 9-Seat Light Business Jet

SyberJet has announced that a full-scale mockup of the nine-seat SyberJet SJ36 will be shown on Oct. 19, 2026, at Henderson Executive Airport in Nevada. The event coincides with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & E

Developed A Reverse-Engineered Boom-To-Drogue Adapter To Refuel Both Fixed Wing And Helicopters

Air Force Engineers at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) have proactively developed an organic production solution for the KC-135 tanker fleet. Through a rapid development process, the 76th Commodities Maintenance Group’s Reverse Engineering and

Bomber Crashed Shortly After Takeoff At Edwards Air Force Base

Eight crew members are believed dead after A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert Monday morning. “An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress (file photo) carrying eight people on a routine

Skydive Kansas City Pacific Aerospace P750 Crashed Near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Mo.

Eleven skydivers and a pilot are dead after a Skydive Kansas City plane crashed in Butler, Mo., Sunday morning. Bates County Emergency Management told USA TODAY that 11 people onboard the plane were skydivers and the 12th person was the pilot. Butler Memorial

Inaugural Gathering Revives Rural Aviation Spirit In Pittsfield

The inaugural Wings of Freedom Gathering will bring vintage warbirds, reenactors, and community aviation activity to Pittsfield, Maine, on June 20. Hosted by the Commemorative Air Force New England Wing and the Maine Center for Classic Aviation, the event span