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New Air Force One on the Horizon: Modified VC-25B “Bridge” Aircraft Completes Testing

Julia Alexandrova — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:56:27 +0000

The modified aircraft under the U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge program has officially completed its retrofit and flight testing phases and is currently undergoing painting. It is expected to be presented this summer in a new livery combining red, white, and blue elements. The Bridge program reflects a revised approach to delivering critical capabilities within […]

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Emirates Airbus A380 equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi, with reported throughput exceeding 2 Gbps

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:08:52 +0000

The flagship Airbus A380 operated by Emirates – long regarded as one of the most recognizable aircraft in aviation history – is being upgraded to a new level of onboard connectivity. Installation of next-generation Starlink internet has been completed on the aircraft, aiming to improve in-flight connectivity for passengers across all travel classes during long-haul routes. The Emirates A380 […]

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Business Jet in Uniform: How Pilatus PC-24 Enters the Military Market

Andrij Kharuk — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:22:19 +0000

In addition to its trainer and light attack aircraft, which are operated on all continents except Antarctica, the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft is also known for several other products, including the single-engine utility aircraft Pilatus PC-6 and Pilatus PC-12. The former merits separate consideration due to its distinctive characteristics and operational history. The latter is […]

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Cessna 408 SkyCourier: From Commercial Cargo Aircraft to Military Use

Andrij Kharuk — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:21:39 +0000

On 31 January, the Belgian government announced its intention to procure Cessna 408 SkyCourier aircraft for the air component of its armed forces. This decision is notable for a platform that was originally developed as a purely civilian design. It therefore warrants a closer examination of this new aircraft from Cessna and its potential military […]

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World’s First Combined Passenger–Cargo Boeing 737 Enters Service

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:10:13 +0000

The Boeing 737-800NG in a combined passenger–cargo configuration is entering commercial service for the first time worldwide. Canadian airline Air Inuit is preparing to begin operations with this aircraft type after receiving the required approval from national regulators, according to Aerospace Global News. According to the carrier, Transport Canada has certified the modified aircraft, allowing […]

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Garmin Autopilot Lands Aircraft Without Pilot for First Time in Real Emergency Situation

Julia Alexandrova — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:37:46 +0000

In Colorado, the United States, what is believed to be the first successful real-world aircraft landing using the Garmin Autoland system without human involvement has taken place. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a small Beechcraft Super King Air safely landed at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport after the pilots became unable to control […]

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Bombardier Delivers First of Its Fastest Business Jet, the Global 8000

Svitlana Anisimova — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:45:24 +0000

Bombardier has officially put its flagship aircraft, the Global 8000, into service. During a ceremony at the final assembly center in Mississauga, Canada, the first owner, Patrick Dovigi, received the keys to his new private jet. The event featured a performance by Canadian rock musician Tom Cochrane, marking a symbolic launch for the fastest civilian […]

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New Gulfstream G300 Business Jet Completes Its First Flight

Julia Alexandrova — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:57:31 +0000

The new Gulfstream G300 business jet officially completed its first flight, the company announced on December 5, 2025. The flight took place in Israel, where Gulfstream, in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries, plans to establish production for this model. The prototype took off at 8:05 a.m. from Ben Gurion International Airport and returned approximately two […]

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Ukrainian An-124 Cargo Plane Delivers Apache Helicopters to India

Svitlana Anisimova — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:24:32 +0000

The Ukrainian An-124 “Ruslan” transport aircraft has once again demonstrated its role in global air logistics. This time, it is delivering a new batch of American AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India, intended for the country’s Army Aviation. The operation was documented by aviation photographer KIWA Spotter, who captured the loading of three helicopters into […]

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NASA’s “Quiet” Supersonic X-59 Completes Its First Flight

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:23:31 +0000

The experimental NASA X-59 aircraft, designed to break the sound barrier without producing a strong sonic boom, has taken to the skies for the first time. The flight occurred on October 28 at 17:13 Kyiv time (10:13 ET). The aircraft took off from Palmdale Regional Airport in California, home to the legendary Lockheed Martin Skunk […]

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