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Charles de Gaulle collision
Aircraft Carriers

A 10-Meter Sailboat Collided With French Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Off Toulon

No injuries were reported after a sailboat collided with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier training off Toulon. On Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at around 7.30 AM LT, a 10-meter sailboat flying…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 14, 2021
AT-6
Military Aviation

Royal Thai Air Force Becomes International Launch Customer For U.S. Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine

RTAF awarded contract for 8 Beechcraft AT-6 aircraft, becoming first foreign customer for latest USAF light attack aircraft. Textron Aviation Defense LLC announced on Nov. 14, 2021, a contract for…

Todd Miller Todd Miller
November 14, 2021
E-2C trap landing
Aircraft Carriers

Watch This: Cockpit Video Of E-2 Hawkeye Landing On USS Theodore Roosevelt In Bad Weather

Did you know that the E-2 Hawkeye is considered one of the most difficult aircraft to land on a flattop? Each airplane has its own peculiar features and needs to…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 12, 2021
Loyal Wingman
Drones

Boeing Expands The Test Program Of The Loyal Wingman Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Australia

A second aircraft joined the flight test campaign, while the first one performed its second flight. Boeing Australia recently announced that it has expanded the flight-test program of the Airpower…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
November 11, 2021
German C-130J
Military Aviation

First German C-130J Hercules Performs Maiden Flight

The aircraft is the first of six C-130Js that will be operated together with four French ones in a joint binational squadron. The Bundeswehr announced on November 8, 2021, the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
November 10, 2021
X-61A Gremlin
Military Aviation

DARPA’s X-61A Gremlin Air Vehicle (GAV) Recovered Inflight For The First Time

The successful test follows last year’s failed attempt when the drones moved within inches from recovery, however one X-61 was also lost due to an unexpected power system issue. The…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
November 9, 2021
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