USAF releases 5,000lb Penetrator bomb for the first time
A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle of the 96th Test Wing flew over the Eglin Air Force Base test range in Florida and released a GBU-72 Advanced 5,000Ib Penetrator bomb from 35,000ft on October 7
New Australian low-cost airline Bonza to launch
A new budget airline is set to be launched in Australia, offering affordable air travel across the country from early next year.
Laminar Research Announces X-Plane 12
Laminar Research has formally announced X-Plane 12 at FlightSimExpo 2021 in San Diego, with the team highlighting various aspects of the simulator that have been overhauled and improved.
USAF receives airborne laser weapon for AC-130J testing
Lockheed Martin announced on October 6 that it has completed the factory testing process for the Airborne High Energy Laser (AHEL) weapon that is bound for the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) fleet of AC-130J Ghostrider fixed-wing gunships
RAF Poseidon performs first overseas visit to Iceland
As part of increased cooperation between the UK and Iceland, a detachment of RAF personnel visited Iceland with an Airbus A400M Atlas C1 heavy-lift tactical transport and a Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft
53WRS Hurricane Hunters conclude Hurricane Sam operations
The US Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (WRS), named Hurricane Hunters from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, completed its final flight into Hurricane Sam on October 2
Why the RAF’s latest Poseidon has a unique grey nose cone
The Royal Air Force took delivery of its sixth Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 last month, but this one is different from rest. We reveal the reason for this very noticeable ‘modification'
Kuala Lumpur airport chooses Rohde & Schwarz as auxiliary ATC radio
R&S Series5200 ATC radios to provide Kuala Lumpur airport with communications and the highest level of security in case of emergencies.
FlightSafety and GE Digital unveil data deal
FlightSafety International and GE Digital have joined forces to use actual flight data to reduce flight risks through training delivery
Vantis and Thales announce BVLOS plans
Thales is to build the United States’ first statewide drone infrastructure network