Additive Manufactured Parts In Service
Military transport aircraft · Lockheed Martin
Systems
Systems on Span and Spar: CFM LEAP, Pratt & Whitney GTF, Rolls-Royce Trent, GE9X, GEnx and Avionics & flight decks.
Profiles
Landing Gear
Boeing 737 Next Generation... · United States
Wing Design
Fixed-wing aircraft · Aerodynamic lift generation
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ATC Detects Altitude Errors from Incorrect Altimeter
A flight instructor's common training trick of resetting a student's altimeter mid-flight highlights how ATC uses transponder data to catch altitude
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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Completes First Flight
Bye Aerospace successfully flew its all-electric eFlyer 2 trainer for the first time on September 24, 2026, launching a flight test program aimed at FAA
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Rolls-Royce Invests $1 Billion in U.S. Engine Test
Rolls-Royce has completed a $1 billion upgrade to its Indianapolis facilities, expanding test and manufacturing capacity to support engines for the B-52J
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Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 XE Engine Triples Time On Wing
Rolls-Royce says its redesigned Trent 1000 XE engine standard delivers three times the time on wing of the previous TEN model, with some engines achieving
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1979 Rockwell Commander 114A Listed for $154,500
A 1979 Rockwell Commander 114A, featuring extensive avionics and performance upgrades, is highlighted as a top pick for sale.
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Joby S4 eVTOL Proves Compelling in Microsoft Flight
A pilot's initial skepticism about eVTOL aircraft was overturned after flying the futuristic Joby S4 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, finding it stable
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Joby's Autonomous Caravan Completes Coast-to-Coast Flight
Joby Aviation's modified Cessna 208 Grand Caravan completed a 3,200-mile autonomous flight from California to North Carolina with no pilot control inputs
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Aleutian Airways operates rare Saab 2000s in Alaska
Alaska's Aleutian Airways is one of the world's last passenger operators of the Saab 2000 turboprop, using four of the aircraft to serve remote communities
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Lockheed Martin's F-35 Single-Engine Design Driven
Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter uses a single Pratt & Whitney F135 engine across all three variants to meet a core program requirement for
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First Dutch PC-7 MKX Trainer Flies Ahead of 2027 Service
The Royal Netherlands Air Force's first Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer has completed its maiden flight. The Netherlands has ordered eight aircraft and four simulators, with the first expected to enter service in May 2027.
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Flight Deck Procedures Before Atlantic Crossing
A detailed look at the structured sequence of planning, communication, navigation, and verification tasks pilots must complete before an aircraft enters
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Body Found in Search for Missing Piper PA-34
One body has been recovered in the search for a Piper PA-34 with four people aboard that disappeared on a flight from Great Harbour Cay to Florida.
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Aena's Valuation Surpasses United Airlines by Over $10
Spanish airport operator Aena's market valuation exceeded United Airlines' by more than $10 billion in August 2026.
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US Air Force Uses B-1B Digital Twin to Accelerate Repairs
The US Air Force completed a major B-1B Lancer fuselage repair 3.5 months early using a digital twin, part of a $200 million effort to sustain the bomber
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U.S. Air Force Retires EC-130H Compass Call
The U.S. Air Force has retired its last EC-130H Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft, with its final flight conducted alongside its replacement, the
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Air India A320neo loses all hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has found that an Air India Airbus A320neo lost pressure in all three of its hydraulic systems within
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Boeing 777X's Wingtip Safety Systems Prevent Folded Takeoff
The Boeing 777X is physically and electronically prevented from taking off with its folding wingtips retracted, a critical safety feature mandated for
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GE Aerospace to build Mach 5 Derecho
GE Aerospace has won a Pentagon contract to develop the air-launched Derecho hypersonic test vehicle, aiming for a first flight in 2028 to demonstrate its
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Apollo Funds Buys Atlantic Aviation Stake
Apollo Funds buys a major stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR, valuing the FBO network at nearly $10 billion. KKR will remain a significant shareholder.
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FAA proposes flight rules for Mar-a-Lago
The FAA has proposed a Special Flight Rules Area near Trump's Florida airport at the Secret Service's request to enhance security around his residence.
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U.S. Treasury Ends Aircraft LLC Reporting
The U.S. Treasury Department has eliminated beneficial-ownership reporting requirements for many U.S. companies, including aircraft-owning LLCs, effective August 14. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network will delete previously submitted information for U.S. persons.