NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Out of an abundance of caution and following the AFSOC operational stand down, NAVAIR grounds the V-22 Osprey. The grounding bulletin is efective for all V-22 Osprey tiltrotor variants. December 6, 2023. This decision comes after the V-22 Osprey mishap on Nov. 29, off the shore of Yakushima, Japan. Leer másNAVAIR grounds V-22 Osprey tiltrotor fleet[…]
PALMDALE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 — Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and the US Air Force completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady’s Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program. The successful first flight tested the new advanced capabilities aboard the U-2 as part of the ATR contract, including: During this mission the aircraft successfully performed a low-altitude Leer másLockheed Martin conducts first flight in U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh[…]
Beijing, 7 April 2023 – During French President Macron’s visit to country, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT China for 50 H160 helicopters. GDAT is one of China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators. This contract is the largest single order for the Airbus H160 on the civil and parapublic market since the helicopter Leer más50 Airbus Helicopters H160 signed with GDAT China[…]
Longueuil, Quebec, February 9, 2023 – Pratt & Whitney Canada and ATR, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, announced an agreement to collaborate on an initiative to achieve 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines, including the new PW127XT powering next-generation ATR deliveries, by 2025. “Our collaboration with ATR will be underway throughout 2023 and 2024 Leer másPratt & Whitney and ATR combine efforts to achieve 100% SAF[…]
PALMDALE, Calif. – Dec. 2, 2022 – Northrop Grumman Corporation and the USAF (United States Air Force) unveiled the B-21 Raider to the world today. The B-21 joins the nuclear triad as a visible and flexible deterrent designed for the U.S. Air Force to meet its most complex missions. “The Northrop Grumman team develops and Leer másNorthrop Grumman and USAF Introduce the B-21 Raider[…]
Story by 1st Lt. Sarah Eason, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) completed a successful year of aviation excellence as it celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2021. The Marines and Sailors of 2nd MAW call the Carolinas home, but their impact is felt Leer más2nd Marine Aircraft Wing completes its 80th year of aviation excellence[…]
NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 20, 2021 – The U.S. Navy and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have successfully maneuvered the Boeing-owned T1 test asset on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier for the first time – an early step forward in ensuring the MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler will seamlessly integrate into carrier operations. During an underway demonstration aboard the USS Leer másU.S. Navy, Boeing complete first carrier tests for MQ-25[…]
August 16, 2021. By Jim Garamone, DoD news Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban, and U.S. troops now in the country are working to secure Hamid Karzai International Airport to enable the safe departure of U.S., allied and Afghan partners from the country. News reports show many Taliban in the streets, some toting American weapons. Other Leer másTaliban take Afghanistan, U.S. Troops arrive to facilitate departures[…]
SAN FRANCISCO — A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin aircrew rescue a man near Bluff Point Wednesday morning after his boat capsized in the San Francisco Bay. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders received a 911 relay at 2:57 a.m. from Marin County Dispatch stating they had a man on the line who was clinging on to Leer másCoast Guard MH-65 aircrew rescue man near Bluff Point[…]
An early milestone for an engine that’s changing the face of general aviation. May 25, 2021 — The Pratt & Whitney PT6 E-Series engine may be the new kid on the General Aviation block, but it’s already celebrating a milestone: 100 engines produced. It was the work of our engineers, manufacturing teams, and the staff Leer másPratt & Whitney Canada Celebrates 100th PT6 E-Series Engine[…]
