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Nov 09, 2017
A look at two important pilot safety issues: one, the mysterious causes of hypoxia-like symptoms in pilots. And two, a new technology that could prevent crashes in the air as well as into the ground.
Mar 31, 2017
The service is re-examining training processes and exploring new programs to retain pilots.
Mar 17, 2017
Airlines themselves can control most causes of delays. They should apply ‘self-help.’
Feb 10, 2017
Why replace what still works? This ejection-seat company still relies on vintage warbirds to test its products.
Feb 10, 2017
Ejection seats have evolved along with the aircraft they serve. Here is a brief history of the changes time and technology have wrought.

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Jan 31, 2024
Senior BAE Systems executives hope to finalize negotiations on work share, work allocation and work locations for the trinational Global Combat Air Program by the summer.
Jan 30, 2024
Hanwha Systems has been awarded funds to develop an uncrewed helicopter to support South Korea's naval operations.
Jan 29, 2024
U.S. bases in the Middle East are reassessing their air defense systems following a fatal attack on an outpost in Jordan by a one-way UAS.
Jan 29, 2024
Beta Technologies has concluded the first deployment of its Alia electric aircraft to a U.S. military base.
Jan 25, 2024
The Netherlands has become the latest country to put the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter on alert.
Jan 25, 2024
The B-21 program will lose $1.56 billion combined on all bombers delivered during the first five annual lots of production, Northrop Grumman has revealed.
Jan 24, 2024
Pentagon and Air Force officials have repeatedly said the Sentinel program is critical and must continue.
Jan 24, 2024
At these margins, it is a challenge for the Space Force, argues Kristyn Jones, who is performing the duties of the under secretary of the Air Force.