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…
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Uncrewed rotorcraft pitched at utility and ‘drone mothership’ applications. Airbus Helicopters displayed its recently-revealed U145 uncrewed rotorcraft concept at the ILA Berlin air show, highlighting two of its potential future operational applications. With its cockpit controls removed and the aircraft now featuring clamshell cargo doors at the front of its fuselage, its utility transport potential…
The Brazilian airframer says it is focusing engineering resources on expanding its own platforms like the KC-390 tanker/transport and A-29 light-attack aircraft. Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer currently has no plans to develop a new fighter to supplement the company’s existing defence portfolio, at least for now. Despite recently unveiling the first locally produced Saab Gripen…
The aircraft’s “inherent design limitations of battery storage” necessitated FAA exemptions prior to test flights. The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Honda Research Institute to begin flight testing its full-scale unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft – a model having 15min of flight endurance. The agency’s 4 June approval is specific to the…
Italian company showcases new ‘Fenice’ platform in German capital. Leonardo Helicopters’ AW249 attack helicopter has made its flying display debut at an ILA Berlin air show, while deliveries to the Italian army are due to start within two years. The rotorcraft being put through its paces during the 10-14 June event is Leonardo’s fourth prototype…
Pentagon classifies the Vision Jet manufacturer as a Chinese military company operating in the USA. Cirrus Aircraft, the Wisconsin general aviation manufacturer, has been designated as a Chinese military company doing business in the United States by the US Department of War (DOW). Better known as a producer of the piston-engined SR20 and SR22 and…
Electric aircraft start-up has also secured deal with GA-ASI to supply its proprietary battery know-how for current and future platforms. Electric aircraft developer Vaeridion says it has secured more than 100 new commitments for its nine-seat Microliner and completed a preliminary design review (PDR) ahead of a targeted first flight in mid-2028. Meanwhile, the Munich-headquartered…
Armed turboprop could also conduct roles including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Quantum Systems has taken the wraps off its Pulse P19 – an optionally-piloted design which it is targeting at the emerging counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) market. Revealed at the ILA Berlin air show on 10 June, the single-engined type will have a maximum take-off…
First example of latest generation of twin-turboprop due to be handed over to customer shortly after event The Do228 NXT is making its air show debut at ILA in Berlin this week, days after General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) rolled-out the latest variant of the short take-off and landing utility twin-turboprop. The US manufacturer describes…
German manufacturer pitching variant of reworked regional turboprop at defence and parapublic sectors. Deutsche Aircraft has high hopes for its latest generation D328eco in the European defence and parapublic market because it offers short take-off and landing capabilities that converted regional and business jet platforms cannot, as well as significantly lower purchase and operating costs,…
Freight services will commence earlier in July. Western Sydney International airport (WSI) will welcome its first commercial passenger flights in October, with cargo operations set to commence earlier in July. Low-cost operator Jetstar will operate the first commercial flight out of WSI on 25 October, flying to Gold Coast. Following that, the airline will also…
