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First Flights In Government’s Electric Vertical Takeoff And Landing Pilot Program

Beta Technologies said Friday it wrapped up the first test flights in the U.S. government’s sweeping electric vertical takeoff and landing pilot program aimed at making the vision of flying taxis a reality.The aerospace company, which is backed by Amazon, said

Not One, But TWO, Primary Targets Hammered With This One, Klyde

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During Touchdown, The Basket Bounced And Was Dragged Across The Ground

Analysis: The pilot of the balloon reported that he and the passenger, who had recently purchased the balloon, were conducting a local flight. Before departure, he briefed the passenger on proper landing posture and hand placement down low and not on the uprig

Goal Is To Shoot Down Hostile Drones And Cruise Missiles

The Pentagon has announced the award of two Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to advance the United States' next-generation cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) defense architecture. Laser weapons are expe

Debris From Uncontained Engine Failure Caused Broken Passenger Window, Decompression

A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair 737 flight ‌shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki in Greece on Friday, two airport sources said, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing.A 61-year-old male passenger in the wi

Booster Has Made 36 Flights Into Low Earth Orbit; Is Pursuing Discovery Record Of 39

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit Thursday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 36th flight by the rocket's first-stage booster. Booster 1067 has made more flights than any from SpaceX and is pursuing the record by NASA's Space Shutt

Ray Norton’s Storytelling Legacy Continues To Inspire Air Show Audiences

For generations of air show fans, Ray Norton's voice brought aviation history to life. His ability to connect aircraft, events, and personal stories created a deeper experience for audiences around the world. As the industry remembers his remarkable career, hi

Helicopters Were Flying Low Over “Salute From The Shore” July 4 Celebration

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been returned to flying duties following a suspension over a low-flying sweep over beachgoers as part of a July 4 event honoring servicemembers. Late Thursday night, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth note

Historic Fighters Highlight The Balance Between Aviation Heritage And Safety Oversight

A Fourth of July flyover featuring privately operated fighter aircraft placed aviation safety, regulatory authority, and historic preservation at the center of a national celebration. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s F-5 Tiger II jets took part in Washingto

Introducing More Of The ANN Staff, Stringers, Videographers... The People Who Make It All Work -- Introducing: Sophia Yodice

Sophia Yodice is a senior journalism student at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, where she is also pursuing a minor in business. She has somehow managed to turn talking to people into a career and wouldn't have it any oth