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NASA Simulations Improve Artemis II Launch Environment
by Lillian Gipson on March 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm in Aeronautics, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Ames Research Center, Artemis 2, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, Flight Innovation, Space Launch System (SLS), Transformational Tools Technologies, Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program
Airflow around rockets as they travel from Earth into space can have a dramatic impact on a mission, which is why […]

NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight
by Dede Dinius on March 17, 2026 at 8:55 pm in Armstrong Flight Research Center, Advanced Air Vehicles Program, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Technology, Ames Research Center, Commercial Supersonic Technology, Glenn Research Center, High-Speed Flight, Integrated Aviation Systems Program, Langley Research Center, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator, NASA Aircraft, Quesst (X-59), Quesst: The Vehicle, Supersonic Flight
NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight […]

Healy highlights Reserve advantage during AFA symposium
by Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs on February 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm in AFA, MAJCOM News
The Commander of AFRC, Lt. Gen. John Healy, told Airmen and Guardians attending the Air and Space Forces 2026 Warfare […]

FSS Summit strengthens AFMC Force Support enterprise
by Brian Dietrick on February 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm in MAJCOM News
The summit helps to ensure that Airmen and Guardians remain equipped to meet the evolving needs of the Air Force.

Over 10k Flight Hours: ADAS Delivers Turnkey Heron 1 UAS Services for Frontex/Malta
by marta.quintana@airbus.com on March 20, 2026 at 10:26 pm
ADAS achieves 10,000 flight hours with Heron 1 UAS, providing vital turnkey maritime surveillance services for Frontex […]

Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos for first flight with a European mission system
by josephine.wong@airbus.com on March 20, 2026 at 10:26 pm
Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft […]

Boeing to Relocate F/A-18 Service Life Modification Work to Support St. Louis Site Expansion
on September 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm
- The program will be relocated starting in 2026 with all St. Louis based work ending in 2027

Oil prices, fear of Trump? China mysteriously reduced warplane activity near Taiwan
by Military Times staff on March 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm in / Asia Pacific
Analysts are puzzled by a recent decrease in Chinese warplane sorties toward Taiwan.

Japan’s new ‘ugly duckling’ electronic-warfare aircraft takes to the sky
by Gordon Arthur on March 20, 2026 at 10:26 am in / Asia Pacific
With Japan ramping up its electronic-warfare spending, the question is how many of the planes the nation will […]

Bolivia travel advice
by HM Government on March 20, 2026 at 6:48 pm
FCDO travel advice for Bolivia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

Bahrain travel advice
by HM Government on March 20, 2026 at 6:20 pm
FCDO travel advice for Bahrain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

Flying Lessons - 130418
on April 30, 2013 at 8:08 pm
Topics this week include: •The Top Two •The Mastery Rating •Stage III pilots

Flying Lessons - 130425
on April 30, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Topics this week include: •It’s axiomatic •Test it out •Three objectives for survival

New ANCEN report maps key knowledge gaps in aviation’s non‑CO₂ climate effects
on March 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
The Aviation Non‑CO₂ Expert Network (ANCEN) Task Group 4 has finalised a new report on ‘Gaps and uncertainties […]

CZIB for Middle East and Persian Gulf adjusted in latest review
on March 17, 2026 at 10:00 pm
The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in coordination with Member States, are […]