The next-gen aerospace company Electra has achieved a remarkable milestone with its hybrid-electric test aircraft, which took off in under 170 feet on its first test flight — around 10% of the typical length of conventional airplane runways. In a company news release, Electra said that test flights of its hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing […]
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Houthi bomb boats, including some not seen before, are threatening Red Sea ships while the US Navy’s aircraft carriers are away
The Houthis have stepped up their attacks and intimidation efforts with their drone boats. In their latest messaging, the rebels shared a new video of a previously unseen system in action. The uptick comes as the US Navy lacks an aircraft carrier in the region. The US Navy is in the middle of changing up […]
WestJet cancels hundreds of flights after aircraft mechanics strike
Labor negotiations between WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association remain at a standstill after the union called a surprise strike last week, forcing more than 400 flight cancellations and delays over the weekend. The union, which represents nearly 700 aircraft engineers and technicians, went on strike Friday after negotiations over the […]
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Startup unveils ‘world’s largest aircraft’ with out-of-the-box design — here’s how it could change the transportation industry
Before giant turbine blades can catch wind, they must first fly with it. At least that’s the case for the blades that will be transported by Radia’s WindRunner, billed as “the world’s largest aircraft, specialized to deliver the largest onshore turbines.” Radia, a Colorado wind energy developer, is working to capitalize on what its leaders […]
Rare aircraft designed for bulky loads touches down at Denver airport
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver International Airport visitors might have seen a big surprise on one of the airport’s runways Tuesday as one of the world’s largest aircrafts touched down. There are only 26 Antonov An-124 Ruslan planes in commercial service across the globe. One of them had a job that led it from Milan, Italy, […]
China says it picked up a submarine detector dropped by a US Navy aircraft in the South China Sea
Chinese state media shared a video of what it characterized as a submarine detection device dropped by a US Navy aircraft. The apparent sonobuoy was discovered in the South China Sea near the Second Thomas Shoal. Military maritime patrol aircraft, including China’s planes, routinely use systems like these. China’s coast guard found a submarine detection […]
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Aircraft carrier Nimitz returns to sea after maintenance stint
The aircraft carrier Nimitz left Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington, on Wednesday and has returned to sea after months of maintenance. Nimitz began a “planned incremental availability” period in January, and underwent repairs and updates to aircraft elevators, sleeping quarters and defense systems, involving more than two million man-hours of work, according to the Navy. […]
Yemen’s Houthi rebels target ship in the Gulf of Aden as the Eisenhower aircraft carrier heads home
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a commercial ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden but apparently caused no damage, authorities said Saturday, in the latest strike on the shipping lane by the group. The Houthi attack comes after the sinking this week of the ship Tutor, which […]
A US Navy aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea just days after Russia and North Korea signed a defense pact
A US aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for military exercises. Its arrival comes days after Russia and North Korea agreed to an unprecedented defense pact. The carrier group sends a message to Russia and North Korea and projects US power in the region. A US Navy aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea […]
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force against nuclear-armed North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier arrived Saturday in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats, which have escalated following a security pact with Russia. The arrival of the USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group in Busan came a […]