The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released 20 pages of training materials concerning the collection, processing, and analysis of biological evidence following fatal aviation accidents. The…
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Larry W. Bryant was a UFO researcher, writer, and government transparency advocate who pursued federal records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). His work…
Read MoreA recent US-Mexico agreement could address concerns that influenced the DOT’s decision to rescind the airlines’ immunity from antitrust laws. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is not backing down from its move to scuttle the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture despite US and Mexican officials recently reaching a deal that could address broader US concerns about…
Authorities charged the former Air Canada captain with fraud and false documentation. Canada’s aviation regulator will launch a review of its crew-licensing processes after police two weeks ago indicted a former Air Canada pilot who allegedly flew passenger jets for years without proper licenses. Transport Canada is also urging airlines to more-closely scrutinise the authenticity…
The long-range bombardment shows how far Ukraine has come in developing its domestic weapons industry. Ukraine launched a significant attack against the Russian capital on 18 June, targeting energy infrastructure around Moscow with long-range drones. Dozens of one-way attack munitions breached Russia’s air defences in the early hours, with strikes continuing into the day. The…
Draft legislation from the US Senate would provide $127 million to cover four MH-6 helicopters and two MC-130J special operations transports destroyed while recovering a downed American F-15E crew. Lawmakers in Washington, DC are advancing funding to replace some aircraft lost during combat operations in Iran. The draft legislation, which comes as the Trump Administration…
The autonomous vertical take-off and landing combat jet will make a maiden sortie towards the end of 2026. AI and autonomy developer Shield AI has now almost completed the first three test assets for its X-Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) programme as it builds towards a first flight later this year. Speaking to FlightGlobal at…
NASA steps closer to beginning a series of ‘community overflights’ to evaluate public perception of the X-59’s sonic signature. NASA’s X-59 quiet-supersonic demonstrator reached 55,000ft and Mach 1.4 during a 12 June flight, achieving a key programme milestone six weeks after the aircraft took off for the first time. The agency had been eager for…
The cause of the deadly crash is under investigation. The US Air Force Boeing B-52H bomber that crashed at Edwards AFB on 15 June was being used to test a new radar upgrade for the iconic eight-engined jet. The incident at the base in California’s high desert, a primary USAF flight test hub, killed all…
The Colorado firm is among a small group of developers working to bring all-electric pilot-training aircraft through certification. US start-up Bye Aerospace is nearing the first flight of its two-seat all-electric eFlyer 2 training aircraft and envisions a clear path to certification – possibly as soon as next year under new Federal Aviation Administration rules…
The acquisition is part of a wholesale modernisation of Canada’s military trainer fleet, including both rotary- and fixed-wing platforms. Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H135 rotary-wing trainer to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The light twin will enter service with the RCAF as the CT-153 Juno after being turned over from Airbus’ completion centre…
The UK is also seeking input on its sustainable aviation fuel mandate and how it will line up with global supplies. Airlines have welcomed the UK government’s announcement that it will launch a new £219 million ($293 million) fund aimed at developing the country’s advanced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, but have expressed concerns about…
