Chinese Aircraft Conduct Flight Drills on Aircraft Carrier near Japan’s Okinawa Pref.; About 130 Takeoffs, Landings ...

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Shandong, a Chinese aircraft carrier, is seen in Dalian, China, in May 2020. The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:59 JST, April 27, 2025 The Chinese Navy aircraft carrier Shandong was seen near Okinawa Prefecture from Wednesday to Friday, …

All of the aircraft flying in Duxford's VE Day air show

If you are interested in World War Two history or are looking for something to do with your family over the weekend, you might want to take a trip to the Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford for its latest air show. The museum will be holding its first flying …

The Navy Built a Big Fleet of 50 ‘Jeep’ Casablanca-Class Aircraft Carriers for 1 Reason

Key Points: During World War II, escort carriers, nicknamed “Jeep Carriers,” were small, slow, lightly armored aircraft carriers built quickly and affordably, often on commercial hulls. They were built to help win the war as fast as possible.  -Though less …

The Biggest U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Problem You Never Saw Coming

Key Points: Decommissioned aircraft carriers, despite being billion-dollar “floating cities” during service, present immense disposal challenges. -Scrapping these massive vessels is so complex and expensive—involving nuclear fuel removal, hazardous …

‘India lost 2,374 aircraft, 1,305 pilots’ in crashes up to Sept 2023

ISLAMABAD: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost 2,374 aircraft in crashes up to September 2023, including 1,126 fighter jets and 1,248 non-fighter aircraft. In addition, 229 trainers and 196 helicopters have crashed. These incidents have resulted in the …

Hanwha aims to expand U.S. MRO service to aircraft

Published: 27 Apr. 2025, 12:00 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI A Hanwha Aerospace employee explains about the company’s engine testing facility at Changwon, South Gyeongsang, during a press tour on April 24. [HANWHA AEROSPACE]   CHANGWON, …

Airbus launches study on non-CO2 aircraft emissions with Canadian aerospace partners

Airbus and major Canadian aerospace academic and research organisations have launched a project to measure non-CO2 emissions produced from different jet fuels, including 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  The project named Contrail Research Yielding …

Whisper Aero ultralight aircraft scores $500K for “UltraQuiet” electric jet motor tests

Along with Tennessee Tech, Tennessee-based ultralight aircraft company Whisper Aero has secured a $500,000 grant to help advance the company’s innovative electric jet motor concept off the drawing board and onto the testing phase. Earlier this month, the …

Intensive flights by Israeli enemy aircraft over 17 Lebanese regions

[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:16:50 +0300] Beirut - Saba: Today, Saturday, the skies of 17 southern regions in Lebanon witnessed intensive flights by Israeli warplanes and reconnaissance aircraft, without carrying out any bombing. The National News Agency reported …

Aircraft makes emergency landing in Weyers Cave