Category: Aviation News

Imagine a giant kite floating in space, but instead of wind, it uses the sun’s rays to move! This isn’t science fiction – Japan actually launched the very first spaceship powered by sunlight in 2010!…

There might be a delay in getting some new fighter jets to the military! A US government report says that a company called Lockheed Martin is building a bunch of F-35 fighter jets, but the…

Tragedy struck at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas this week. An instructor pilot, Captain John Robertson, died after the ejection seat of his training plane activated unexpectedly while the plane was still on the…

Blue Origin is back in the space tourism business! They launched their New Shepard rocket again on May 19th, carrying six people on a short trip to space. This was their first passenger flight since…

Imagine a super-fast airplane that can take off and land straight up like a helicopter! That’s what DARPA, a part of the US military, is trying to build, and they’ve partnered with a company called…

US military is getting a giant cargo drone for deliveries! This drone, called RUMRUNNER, is made by a company called Pyka and can carry up to 400 pounds of stuff for 200 miles. It’s basically…

In 2024, Boeing found itself under intense scrutiny from the aviation community due to ongoing issues with its 737 MAX program. To address concerns surrounding aviation safety, President Joe Biden signed a $105 billion measure,…

Heart Aerospace has revealed a revamped hybrid propulsion system for its ES-30 regional aircraft, along with several design changes. The new system, termed an “independent hybrid propulsion system,” combines off-the-shelf turboprops with electric motors. This…

Planes are aiming for zero emissions by 2050, but right now, there aren’t many options to cut down on pollution except for using new, cleaner airplanes. A special kind of fuel called sustainable aviation fuel…

It’s the end of an era for NASA’s DC-8 airplane! After faithfully serving for 37 years, the plane took its last flight on May 15th. This historic aircraft wasn’t always a NASA research plane. Built…

Spirit AeroSystems, a major player in aerostructures manufacturing, is facing challenges that will result in the layoff of 400-450 hourly employees in the coming weeks. This decision comes as Spirit adjusts its production of 737…

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, known as “The Boneyard,” in Tucson, Arizona, is famous for having the world’s largest collection of stored military aircraft. Managed by the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), it holds…

The F-16 Fighting Falcon, affectionately known as the “Viper,” holds the title of the world’s most widely used fixed-wing military aircraft, with 26 nations employing it in their air forces. This makes it comparable in…

Approaching nearly two decades since its debut in 2006, the Cessna 510 Citation Mustang remains a popular choice in the very light jet (VLJ) category despite production coming to a halt. With a total of…

In aviation history, one feat stands out as a testament to human endurance and ingenuity. It all began with the Cessna 172, a stalwart aircraft introduced in 1956, boasting a Lycoming engine and an impressive…

As competition intensifies in the military drone sector, nations are leveraging past and present conflicts to gain strategic advantages. While many countries conduct drone development discreetly, the U.S. military’s approach is more transparent. The U.S.…

Piloting an aircraft demands courage and skill, yet passengers often take the cockpit crew for granted. This sentiment was challenged when a pilot executed a flawless emergency landing without landing gear, turning what could have…

The electric air taxi industry has reached a pivotal moment, with tangible progress evident in certified aircraft, vertiports, and manufacturing facilities. Leading the charge is Archer Aviation, a prominent eVTOL company in the United States,…

Modern airliners are composed of millions of unique parts, many of which go unnoticed by passengers. While items like windows, wings, and tires are easily visible, there are numerous other components essential to the aircraft’s…

Testing autonomous flight technologies poses significant challenges. Many aviation companies, whether startups or established entities, opt to develop entirely new aircraft solely for this purpose, incurring substantial costs. While some utilize existing platforms, this often…

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stands as a potent symbol of American Air Force strength, but its fleet is facing a reduction. Recent reports reveal that one of the B-2 Spirits will not undergo upgrades…

One of Air Tanzania’s fancy Boeing 787 Dreamliners has been stuck in Malaysia for almost seven months! This plane hasn’t flown any passengers since last August because of problems with its Rolls-Royce engines. Mechanics are…

Boeing’s 737 family of aircraft has enjoyed remarkable success since its inception, with over 11,700 units sold as of March. Despite its healthy order book of approximately 5,000 aircraft across various variants, it’s easy to…

Jet2 took off 21 years ago in 2003 and has grown into a major UK airline with leisure flights. They now have 11 bases from which their planes can take off and land, with Liverpool…

Ed Wegel, former CEO of Global Crossing Airline’s Group (GlobalX), is embarking on a new venture by planning to launch his own airline called Zoom! The airline aims to operate various routes from Florida, starting…

SpaceX is gearing up to expand its Starship operations to Florida’s Space Coast, but first, it must navigate through another regulatory process. While the company is currently developing and testing its 400-foot-tall Starship rocket in…

Air traffic controllers are the guardians of the skies, keeping planes safe and on schedule. This critical job requires a lot of training, but you might be surprised to learn that you don’t always need…

The US Air Force is facing some tough decisions with its 2025 budget. The Department of Defense is only asking for a small increase in spending, which means the Air Force can’t buy everything it…

Airbus, a giant plane maker in Europe, recently sold more than 50 brand new A321neo airplanes. These are super fuel-efficient jets that airlines love. Normally, Airbus tells everyone who buys their planes, but this time,…