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"The MV-22B didn't just join our fleet; it fundamentally changed the way the Marine Air-Ground Task Force generates combat power. It provides commanders with decision space that only speed and reach can provide, connecting ships, bases and distributed forces in ways previous generations could only imagine. Today, Marine commanders build operations around the assumption that the MV-22B will be there."

Source: Lt. Gen. William Swan, USMC Deputy Commandant for Aviation, commenting as the U.S. Marine Corps and its industry part

07.22.26: Southwest 250th Theme, 2.5 Millionth Young Eagle, Pedal Plane Parade, Pelton Int'vw Part 4

They said they were doing it... And we have seen it for ourselves... so now we’re actually forced to believe that a TURBINE-Powered Carbon Cub actually exists. Powered by a TurboTech regenerative turboprop, and based on the UL airframe, the $690K airframe defi

07.22.26: Southwest 250th Theme, 2.5 Millionth Young Eagle, Pedal Plane Parade, Pelton Int'vw Part 4

They said they were doing it... And we have seen it for ourselves... so now we’re actually forced to believe that a TURBINE-Powered Carbon Cub actually exists. Powered by a TurboTech regenerative turboprop, and based on the UL airframe, the $690K airframe defi

Aircraft Was Landing At Remote Airstrip In Alaska

Three people died in a fiery plane crash Monday night at Dan Creek Airstrip outside McCarthy, Alaska officials said. Alaska State Troopers received a report of a plane crash at 9:36 p.m. Monday at the Dan Creek airstrip, the Department of Public Safety said in

FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop As American Airlines Restores Critical Systems

One technology issue briefly disrupted one of the nation's largest airline networks before flights began moving again. While most operations resumed within hours, recovery efforts continued at American Airlines' busiest hub in Charlotte. The event underscores

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Aero Linx: MQ-9 Reaper The Reaper is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. Given its significant loiter time, wide-range sensors, multi-mode communications suite, and precision weapons, it pro

VFR-On-Top ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR altitude (as specified in 14 CFR and as restricted by ATC). A pilot receiving this authorization must comply with the VFR visibility, distance from cloud crite

Deliveries Climbed As Cash Flow Turned Positive

Boeing reported second quarter results on Tuesday that beat revenue and cash flow expectations, as rising jet deliveries helped lead to positive free cash flow. Results primarily reflect higher commercial delivery volume and favorable working capital within th

Helitack Crew Dropped Water Load To Create A Safe Landing Zone

A fast-moving CAL FIRE San Diego helicopter crew rescued two Ramona residents after the rapidly growing Creelman Fire cut off their escape route on July 22. The pair were airlifted out without injuries as the fire increased to nearly 350 acres within hours. Un