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F-22 Raptor Saved From Retirement: Why The USAF Is Investing $8bn In The Fighter Jet
The F-22 Raptor is getting massive new upgrades in stealthy fuel tanks, sensors and more. But not all F-22s are getting upgrades.
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Zero Pilots: The US Air Force Is Modifying F-16 Fighter Jets For Autonomous Flight
US Air Force moving ahead in developing autonomous wingmen.
Boeing Says It’s Spent More Time Flight Testing The 777X Than Any Other Aircraft
The 777X has been racking up the hours as its commercial introduction looms in the coming years.
What Is Static Testing On An Aircraft?
Aircraft are subjected to a multitude of tests on the ground before they can fly passengers.
China Is Ditching COVID Testing For Inbound International Passengers
The policy will come into effect on Wednesday.
Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up During Tests
A Blue Origin BE-4 rocket acceptance test failure prompts a look into Blue Origin's bright future.
Chicken Cannons: How Aviation Companies Simulate Bird Strikes
A bizarre yet accurate method used to plan and prepare for high-speed bird encounters.
What Level Of Structural Damage Tolerance Must Modern Airliners Have?
OEMs must ensure that an aircraft's structural integrity exceeds design standards.
Mirus Aircraft Seating Opens The UK's Largest Crash Test Facility
The facility is also the country's most technologically advanced of its kind
India Drops Pre-Departure Testing Requirement For Several Countries Including China
The scrapped regulation will be quite an early Valentine's Day gift for arriving passengers.
PTS vs ACS: Why The FAA Changed Practical Assessments For Pilots
In 2016, the FAA released a new set of standards for practical pilot tests. How are they different from those used for decades before?
Boeing 777X Prototype Restarts Test Flights After 5 Month Pause
The aircraft is the second test model to return to testing after reported engine issues.
The UK Becomes The Latest Country To Require Pre-Departure COVID Tests For Chinese Travelers
Travelers from China will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to travel.
A Look At India's Current COVID Entry Requirements
India is stepping up COVID restrictions as a new wave of cases grows in East Asia.
Vietnam Drops Coronavirus Testing Requirement For International Arrivals
The Vietnamese government has announced that pre-departure COVID-19 tests will no longer be required for international arrivals as of May 15.
Rolls-Royce Signs Agreement To Use 10% SAF When Testing Engines
The deal concerns the company's facilities in the UK and Germany.
England Prepares To Drop COVID-19 Testing For Vaccinated Travelers
Travel to the country will become cheaper and easier for many.
