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AW609
Aviation

First Production AW609 Tiltrotor Takes Flight

This maiden flight brings the world’s first commercial tiltrotor closer to certification and delivery to the first customers. The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor recently reached a new milestone, with the maiden…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 31, 2022
Spanish parade
Military Aviation

The Spanish National Day Flypast Over Madrid

Almost 70 aircraft and helicopters took part in the flypast to celebrate Spain's National Day. On Oct. 12, 2022, at the presence of King Felipe VI of Spain and Prime…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 30, 2022
AW159
Helicopters

Missiled Up Royal Navy AW159 Wildcat Helicopter Carries Out High Altitude Testing In Italy

The AW159 Wildcat spotted while conducting high altitude tests with a load of 20 Martlet missiles. After completing a testing campaign in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea recently, the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 28, 2022
Steadfast Noon
Military Aviation

Let’s Have A Look At This Year’s NATO Nuclear Strike Exercise In Europe

Codenamed "Steadfast Noon", the yearly NATO drills involve both DCA (Dual Capable Aircraft) as well as non-nuclear aircraft. NATO’s yearly “deterrence” exercise, codenamed “Steadfast Noon”, is currently underway in Europe.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 28, 2022
CL-415 crash
Aviation

Italian Canadair CL-415 Crashes During Firefighting Mission

The "water bomber" aircraft was fighting a fire in the mountains near Catania. A Canadair CL-415 aircraft with registration I-DPCN and radio callsign "Canadair 28", crashed early in the afternoon…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 27, 2022
Aviation

Scaled Composites Model 401 Testing Possible Directed Energy Weapon Payload

The mysterious pod appeared two years ago, but a new artwork might shed some light on its function. One of the most mysterious aircraft currently being used for flight testing…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 27, 2022
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