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Airborne 05.23.25: Global 8000, Qatar B747 Accepted, Aviation Merit Badge

Also: Virtual FLRAA Prototype, IFR-Capable Autonomous A/C, NS-32 Crew, Golden Dome Missile Defense

Bombardier announced that the first production Global 8000 successfully completed its inaugural flight from its assembly center in Mississauga, Ontario. 

During the flight the aircraft performed a series of production test procedures and manipulation of all flight controls with test pilot Sandro Novelli at the controls. The Pentagon announced that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar that will be used by President Donald Trump after the Pentagon performs upgrades to include “proper security measures and functional mission requirements” according to a statement from the Department of Defense. Scouting America (aka Boy Scouts of America) has updated its Aviation Merit Badge, allowing the youth to explore everything from aerodynamics to industry careers through hands-on education. The badge is now the first in the organization’s collection to feature an interactive online resource guide. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Airborne 05.23.25 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Friday, May 23rd, 2025... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:

  • Successful Maiden Flight For First Production Global 8000
  • Pentagon Announces Acceptance Of B-747 From Qatar  
  • Scouting America Re-Debuts Aviation Merit Badge
  • Bell Shows off its Virtual FLRAA Prototype to the Army
  • Wisk, NASA Partner to Develop IFR-Capable Autonomous Aircraft
  • Blue Origin Announces Crew For NS-32 Mission 
  • President, SecDef Announce Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan

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