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NASA Investigates How People Respond to Air Taxi Noise
by Dede Dinius on February 19, 2026 at 8:54 pm in Advanced Air Mobility, Advanced Air Vehicles Program, Aeronautics, Armstrong Flight Research Center, Drones & You, Langley Research Center, Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology
New kinds of aircraft taking to the skies could mean unfamiliar sounds overhead — and where you’re hearing them […]

Award-Winning NASA Camera Revolutionizes How We See the Invisible
by Joseph Atkinson on February 19, 2026 at 4:31 pm in Aeronautics, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Aerosciences Evaluation Test Capabilities, General, Langley Research Center, Transformational Tools Technologies, Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program
Imagine trying to photograph wind. That’s similar to what NASA engineers dealt with during a recent effort to study […]

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.

F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB
by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins on February 18, 2026 at 7:45 pm in MAJCOM News
The ceremony marks a significant milestone in the F-35 program’s international training mission, providing advanced […]

The brain behind the mission: Airbus and the future of collaborative combat
by marta.quintana@airbus.com on February 24, 2026 at 9:15 pm
Discover how Airbus is pioneering collaborative combat and mission autonomy to provide Europe with the cognitive […]

Airbus, Singapore achieve world-first on A330 MRTT auto-refuelling full certification
by aaron.chong@airbus.com on February 24, 2026 at 9:15 pm
Airbus, Singapore achieve world-first on A330 MRTT auto-refuelling full certification

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

US Air Force accelerates B-21 Raider production, projects 2027 fielding
by Michael Scanlon on February 24, 2026 at 2:48 pm in / MilTech
The first operational B-21 Raider is on track to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, in 2027.

The US Air Force needs more airpower — but not the kind it’s buying
by Maximilian K. Bremer and Kelly A. Grieco on February 24, 2026 at 11:23 am in Opinion
Aircraft fly, but mass sails: The lengthy military buildup for a potential strike on Iran proves joint assets matter […]

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
by HM Government on February 24, 2026 at 6:05 pm
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.

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 EASA Service Portal launched to support Organisation Approvals and Part-IS Applications
on February 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm
EASA is pleased to announce the launch of the EASA Service Portal, marking the first release of a long-term initiative […]

New EASA Service Portal launched to support Organisation Approvals and Part-IS Applications
on February 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm
EASA is pleased to announce the launch of the EASA Service Portal, marking the first release of a long-term initiative […]