Kunsan Air Base Reported the Accident During Routine Operations
The US Air Force has confirmed that it lost an MQ-9 Reaper drone to the South Korean waters on November 24. The aircraft, assigned to Kunsan Air Base, was conducting what officials described as a routine mission when it encountered an unspecified incident around 4:35 am near Maldo-Ri Island.
Structural, Avionics, Reusability, Recovery Enhancements To Be Phased In
Blue Origin announced that its New Glenn rocket will be getting new, more powerful engines along with enhancements to it structures, avionics, reusability, and recovery operations. The upgrades to New Glenn will be implemented in phases beginning with its upcoming NG-3 mission.
State-Of-The-Art Common Automation Platform To Replace Legacy Systems
The FAA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the initiative of the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation S. Duffy to design, build, and implement a brand-new Air Traffic Control System. This Request represents the first step in developing a Common Automation Platform, or CAP, that is intended to replace legacy systems with a state-of-the art platform.
From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Germany’s Best by Way of Florida
Established in 1980 by German aerobatic pilot Walter Extra as a means by which to design and develop his own airplanes, EXTRA Aircraft—EXTRA Flugzeugbau in its founder’s native tongue—has evolved into one of the world’s premier makers of aerobatic aircraft. EXTRA’s aircraft line-up comprises the EXTRA 330 SC, a single seat, low-wing, aerobatic monoplane possessed of the sort of aerobatic performance that won world championships in 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022; the EXTRA 330 LX, a two-seat, tandem arrangement, low-wing, aerobatic monoplane eminently suited to both aerobatic competition and dual instruction; the EXTRA 330, a slick, two-seat, glass-panel machine that EXTRA rightfully touts as the Aerobatic Tourer; the EXTRA 330 LP, a two-seat, tandem arrangement, low-wing aerobatic monoplane that’s slightl
Collab With Near Earth To Serve More Defense And Commercial Applications
BETA Technologies, developer of electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, and Near Earth Autonomy are collaborating to speed up the development of integrating autonomy on BETA aircraft to enable it to fly faster, further, and carry more payload in support of a growing range of defense and commercial applications.
Company Delivers Second Of Two Multi-Mission Aircraft For Air Force
Embraer announced the delivery of the second and last C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force during a ceremony at Kecskemét Air Base. Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defense of Hungary, along with Embraer executives and other authorities.
One Instructor At The Flight School Stated That The High Fuel Flow Was A Common Issue With The Airplane
Analysis: During takeoff, a crew alerting system (CAS) message for fuel flow illuminated. The flight instructor reported that the engine immediately began “sputtering” and did not provide sufficient power to climb. The flight instructor attempted to land the airplane on the remaining available runway but was unable to stop the airplane before it departed the end of the runway and impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.
Are you on Instagram yet? It's been around for a few years, quietly picking up traction mostly thanks to everybody's new obsession with mobile photography. Instagram is a social networking app made for sharing photos and videos from a smartphone - which has lent itself well to the news industry. Did you know that approx. 62% of adults in the United States get their news from social media? That’s more than you thought right! Aero-News Network has jumped on the bandwagon and we are now posting our news stories and recaps of our Airborne episodes on Instagram (as well as
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Aero Linx: The de Havilland Moth Club Ltd
The de Havilland Moth Club evolved from a belief that an association of owners and operators of Moth aeroplanes should be formed to create a suitable environment for safeguarding the type; for the interchange of spare parts and encouragement of the widest possible spread of technical information and assistance. The de Havilland Moth Club welcomes anyone with an interest in the classic aeroplanes designed and built by the de Havilland Aircraft Company at Stag Lane and Hatfield between the wars. This website contains only part of the knowledge and services offered to members.
Ultralight Vehicle
A single-occupant aeronautical vehicle operated for sport or recreational purposes which does not require FAA registration, an airworthiness certificate, or pilot certification. Operation of an ultralight vehicle in certain airspace requires authorization from ATC. (Refer to 14 CFR part 103.)
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