Airbus to lead Spanish Air Force new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C)

Publicada en 30 de diciembre de 202530 de diciembre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Getafe, 30 December, 2025 – The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force (Ejército del Aire y del Espacio) new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C). The contract, led jointly by Airbus, as national coordinator for Spain, and Turkish Aerospace Leer másAirbus to lead Spanish Air Force new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C)[…]

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest wins CNO Aviation Safety Award

Publicada en 14 de abril de 202514 de abril de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Story by Janina Lamoglia, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. – Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has been recognized with the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aviation Safety Award for its exceptional commitment to safety, risk management, and operational excellence. This achievement highlights the command’s dedication to fostering a culture Leer másFleet Readiness Center Southwest wins CNO Aviation Safety Award[…]

US Navy approves upgraded KC-130T Hercules tanker aircraft

Publicada en 24 de febrero de 202524 de febrero de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Story by NAWCAD, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division The Navy Reserve’s KC-130T Hercules fleet, upgraded with the NP200 propeller system, is cleared to aerially refuel a significantly wider range of aircraft across the carrier airwing following envelope expansion testing at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) which concluded in early 2025. The Leer másUS Navy approves upgraded KC-130T Hercules tanker aircraft[…]

National Guard Bureau Chief thanks firefighting Guardsmen

Publicada en 16 de enero de 202516 de enero de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Zach Sheely, National Guard Bureau Cannel Islands Air National Guard Station, California. – The National Guard is part of a multi-agency firefighting response to the historic wildfires across the Los Angeles Basin and Southern California. Over the weekend, Guard members took to the sky to help extinguish the flames. Air Leer másNational Guard Bureau Chief thanks firefighting Guardsmen[…]

Wyoming, Nevada Guard C-130 crews assist California firefighters

Publicada en 14 de enero de 202514 de enero de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Story by Joseph Coslett, 153rd Airlift Wing CHEYENNE, Wyoming. – Three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) and associated personnel were activated by U.S. Northern Command to help firefighters due Los Angeles area wildfires. The three C-130 aircraft were activated January 9 Leer másWyoming, Nevada Guard C-130 crews assist California firefighters[…]

NAVAIR FRCE receives the 2024 SECNAV Environmental Award

Publicada en 3 de mayo de 20243 de mayo de 2024 por Admin

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The Office of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) recently recognized Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, awarding the command the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Sustainability in the Industrial Installation category. SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams Leer másNAVAIR FRCE receives the 2024 SECNAV Environmental Award[…]

MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors begin reintegration with 15th MEU

Publicada en 24 de marzo de 202424 de marzo de 2024 por Admin

Story by Capt. Brian Tuthill, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The 15th MEU began MV-22B Osprey reintegration training March 21, 2024, transporting a platoon of Marines across Camp Pendleton to regain proficiencies in foundational skills for pilots and infantry Marines. The training was conducted at two sites and involved Leer másMV-22B Osprey tiltrotors begin reintegration with 15th MEU[…]

US Air Force Flight Nurses: Saving Lives Miles High

Publicada en 22 de marzo de 202422 de marzo de 2024 por Admin

Story by Maj. John Stamm, 908th Airlift Wing As senior members of aeromedical evacuation teams, it’s the responsibility of U.S. Air Force Flight Nurses, Air Force specialty code 46NXF, to provide life-saving emergency and pre-hospital care to servicemembers up to 30 thousand feet in the sky. From planning a mission to disembarking the aircraft, flight Leer másUS Air Force Flight Nurses: Saving Lives Miles High[…]

Future Sikorsky HEX / VTOL Hybrid-Electric Systems

Publicada en 28 de febrero de 202428 de febrero de 2024 por Admin

ANAHEIM, California, February 27, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, unveiled its plan to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX / VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. The design is the first in a series of large, next generation VTOL aircraft — ranging from more traditional helicopters to winged configurations Leer másFuture Sikorsky HEX / VTOL Hybrid-Electric Systems[…]

ALIA electric aircraft conducts medevac training with an HH-60W

Publicada en 30 de enero de 202430 de enero de 2024 por Admin

Story by Samuel King, 96th Test Wing EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The BETA Technologies ALIA team waited and watched as an HH-60W Jolly Green II dropped in fast to the clearing beside them deep within the Eglin range to conduct a joint medevac training, on Jan. 11, 2023. As soon as it touched Leer másALIA electric aircraft conducts medevac training with an HH-60W[…]