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- NASA, Boeing Advance Truss-Braced Wing Research in Testby Dede Dinius on April 29, 2026 at 3:10 pm in Advanced Air Vehicles Program, Aeronautics, Armstrong Flight Research Center, Glenn Research Center, Integrated Aviation Systems Program, Langley Research Center, Subsonic Flight Demonstrator, Sustainable Aviation, Ultra-Efficient Aviation
NASA and Boeing have completed wind tunnel testing to study an innovative advanced aircraft design intended to improve […]
- There’s No Place Like NASA’s New X-59 Hangar Home by Jim Banke on April 28, 2026 at 7:41 pm in Armstrong Flight Research Center, Aeronautics, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Commercial Supersonic Technology, High-Speed Flight, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator, Quesst (X-59), Quesst: The Vehicle, Supersonic Flight
There’s no sign reading “home sweet home” in the hangar where the X‑59 now sits, but the sentiment is […]
- ANG leaders convene to align on wartime readiness, ‘bring the future faster’by Master Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan on May 6, 2026 at 4:09 pm in MAJCOM News
During the annual Wing Leader Fly-In, Air National Guard senior leadership outlined a strategic vision to "bring the […]
- Decision advantages formed by ACC’s Operations Analysis Squadronby Jasmine Braswell on March 26, 2026 at 5:25 pm in MAJCOM News
ACC’s Operations Analysis Squadron worked with the United States Air Force Weapons School to develop an innovative […]
- Everything you need to know about uncrewed collaborative combat aircraftby marta.quintana@airbus.com on May 6, 2026 at 10:01 pm
What are uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft (UCCA) and how are they redefining air combat? We answer some key […]
- Airbus leads national industry launch of Spain's new combat training systemby beatriz.lozano-mendez@airbus.com on May 6, 2026 at 10:01 pm
An Airbus-led group of Spanish companies presented the industrial programme of the Spanish Air and Space Force's new […]
- Boeing, U.S. Navy Achieve Successful MQ-25A Test Flighton April 27, 2026 at 1:48 pm
- Boeing to Build 96 AH-64E Apache Helicopters for Polandon November 26, 2025 at 9:27 pm
- B-52 engine replacement clears critical design review, first modifications to begin this yearby Michael Scanlon on May 6, 2026 at 5:57 pm in Air Warfare
The Air Force’s program to replace the B-52H Stratofortress’s 1960s-era engines cleared its critical design review, […]
- NATO nations size up an interceptor-drone bazaar where low price is everythingby Katie Livingstone on May 5, 2026 at 3:56 pm in / Europe
A price point advantage is no longer measured in millions of dollars below the competition, but in mere thousands.
- UK GREAT Zone with a strong institutional and business presence at FIDAE 2026by HM Government on May 6, 2026 at 9:47 pm
Organised by the British Embassy and the British Chilean Chamber of Commerce, the UK GREAT Zone showcased leading UK […]
- UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreakby HM Government on May 6, 2026 at 7:33 pm
Latest information on cases including British nationals.
- Flying Lessons - 130425on April 30, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Topics this week include: •It’s axiomatic •Test it out •Three objectives for survival
- Implementation of EASA Part-26 Mandateson April 23, 2026 at 9:00 pm
EASA Part-26 is a set of European aviation regulations that mandates additional airworthiness standards and safety […]








