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“The VC-25B Bridge aircraft will soon join the active executive airlift fleet alongside the VC-25A and C-32...”

Source: One of several statements made as officials posted social media farewells to the heavily modified Boeing 747-200, which has flown as Air Force One since 1990, as the first of three planes being modified for the role of the new Air Force One is set to b

Former A-10 Warthog Pilot Brings Strong Operational Background, Career Defined By Service To Others

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has named Christopher Plamp as its next chief operating officer (COO), bringing the organization a seasoned leader with deep experience in military service, nonprofit operations, and mission-driven leadership. Plamp joins Civil Air Patro

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Air Canada captain Geoffrey Wall is facing multiple fraud related charges after investigators alleged he spent nearly 17 years commanding airline flights without holding the airline transport pilot licence required to serve as captain of large commercial aircr

New ISR Platform Expands Reach Beyond The Front Line

AIRO has revealed a new intelligence gathering platform designed to push surveillance missions farther and longer than it's existing systems. The debut marks a significant step in the company's evolution from a single platform provider to a broader player in t

Aero Linx: Aviation Weather Center (AWC)

The Aviation Weather Center (AWC) located in Kansas City, Missouri, issues warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous weather for aviation. Staffed by 76 personnel, the center develops warnings of hazardous weather for aircraft in flight and forecasts of w

Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) Turbulence encountered in air where no clouds are present. This term is commonly applied to high-level turbulence associated with wind shear. CAT is often encountered in the vicinity of the jet stream.

If Aviation Journalism Requires An Entry Fee, It Isn't Aviation Journalism Anymore

News/Analysis/Opinion By Jim Campbell, ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief There are times when an industry makes a mistake so obvious that you find yourself reading the announcement twice just to make sure you didn't misunderstand it. This was one of those times. An avia

First Satellite Constellation To Detect And Prevent Wildfires Before They Burn Out Of Control

The Bezos Earth Fund announced a $26 million investment in non-profit Earth Fire Alliance and its FireSat program–the first satellite constellation purpose-built for global wildfire detection. Early wildfire detection is among the highest-leverage intervention

NATA Offers Congratulations On Her Promotion To Top Civilian Safety Role

The National Air Transportation Association has congratulated Caitlin Locke on being named Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford made the announcement during remarks at The 2026 FAA-E

New Airbus H135 Begins A New Era Of Royal Canadian Air Force Rotary Wing Training

Canada's next generation of military helicopter pilots has a new aircraft to begin their journey. Airbus has delivered the first CT-153 Juno, the Royal Canadian Air Force's version of the H135, for the Future Aircrew Training program. The milestone marks the b