How to Choose the Right Aviation University: A Comprehensive Guide Choosing the right aviation university is a pivotal decision for anyone aspiring to make a career in the skies. With the aviation industry poised to grow at a compound annual growth...
The F-22 will receive an embedded set of TacIRST sensors as part of the Infrared Defensive System to enhance aircraft survivability and lethality. Lockheed Martin announced on Jan. 22, 2025, that it has been awarded a $270 million contract from the...
First flown in 1948, the first Cessna 170s were essentially scaled-up 140s. The airframe was all metal, with a fabric-covered wing, and the vertical stabilizer lacked the curved dorsal fairing of later 170s. While the flaps were not terribly effective, owners...
The Impact of Economic Factors on Pilot Training In the world of aviation, pilot training is an integral component that ensures the safety, efficiency, and reliability of air travel. However, the journey to becoming a qualified pilot is heavily influenced by...
When I showed up for my first discovery flight before I started training, I was handed a cheap, plastic headset held together by what appeared to be nothing more than a couple of thin pieces of metal. Though it was hardly...
The production of the first MQ-28 Block 2 aircraft progresses ahead of the first flight later this year, while testing of the Block 1 continues both in Australia, at the Woomera Range Complex, and in the United States, reportedly at the...
Although the Stinson 108 looks very similar to the Cessna 170 on paper with four seats, a six-cylinder engine, a high wing, and classic lines, the two differ in some pretty substantial ways. Unlike the Cessna’s all-aluminum airframe construction, the Stinson...
The Role of Government Policies in Pilot Licensing In an era where the aviation industry is witnessing unprecedented growth, the role of government policies in the regulation and licensing of pilots is more crucial than ever. Pilot licensing is a critical...
The milestone “signal(s) progress toward reducing emissions while maintaining mission readiness,” according to Lockheed Martin. On Jan. 14, 2025, the Royal Norwegian Air Force conducted a test flight of an F-35A Lightning II fighter using a blend of traditional jet fuel...
The new Electric Launch System for Unmanned Aircraft allows UAS operations on a variety of vessels, including aircraft carriers, destroyers and expeditionary sea bases. General Atomics has unveiled a new “Electric Launch System for Unmanned Aircraft” to be installed on a...
