miércoles, 11 de marzo de 2026
martes, 10 de marzo de 2026
Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions
…with possibilities ranging from China's annual political gathering, known as the "two sessions"… to US President Donald Trump's scheduled trip to Beijing…
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https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260309-sharp-drop-in-chinese-military-aircraft-near-taiwan-raises-questionsAir Defense: Defeating Shahed drone Swarms
Ukraine has successfully countered these attacks with its low‑cost "Sky Fortress" system, which uses thousands of cell phones to detect drone engine sounds and guide mobile gun trucks. The system has destroyed more than 80 percent of detected drones and attracted NATO interest. As Russia pushed Gerans to higher altitudes, Ukraine responded by developing interceptor drones, highlighting the rapid drone-driven arms race shaping the war.
Israeli Strike Destroys Iranian F-14s
According to The Jerusalem Post, Israel bombed several F-14s parked at an airport in Isfahan, Iran. It was not clear exactly how many F-14s were destroyed.
continue reading: https://www.flyingmag.com/israeli-strike-destroys-iranian-f-14s/
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Fuel price volatility prompts Air New Zealand to suspend earnings guidance
Air New Zealand has suspended its earnings guidance – barely two weeks after it first disclosed it – amid "unprecedented volatility" in the jet fuel market… continue reading https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fuel-price-volatility-prompts-air-new-zealand-to-suspend-earnings-guidance/166587.article
lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026
DARPA’s new X-76: the speed of a jet, the freedom of a helicopter | DARPA
SPRINT X-76 enters build phase to demonstrate runway-independent, high-speed flight
NTSB Member Says He Was Fired by White House
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member who became the public face of the agency's response to the fatal midair collision over Washington, D.C., last year was apparently fired by the White House late last week.
Volunteer Medics Will Fly This One-of-a-Kind eVTOL
[...]the project aims to accelerate emergency response times for "critical care calls." The aircraft—which lifts off vertically like a helicopter but cruises on fixed tandem wings—will soar over traffic and terrain, the idea being for it to escort first responders to the scene before an ambulance arrives.[…] Continue reading https://www.flyingmag.com/electric-aircraft-emergency-medical-services/
domingo, 8 de marzo de 2026
viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026
Turkey’s First Airborne Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Breaks Cover
The Hava SOJ program envisages four aircraft, based on the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft, with Aselsan developing the payload and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) integrating it.
New AI provided by Valkyrie Aero to be added to the A-29 sensors and weapons used to counter UAV
Embraer and Valkyrie Aero will integrate Valkyrie's Gunslinger AI counter‑UAS system on the A‑29 Super Tucano, delivering low‑cost, effective drone defense. The AI enhances real‑time targeting, leveraging the A‑29's agility, loiter time and combat‑proven performance.
RTX Unveils Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator to Revolutionize Regional Aviation Efficiency
- RTX's hybrid-electric plane is one step closer to the sky
- The turboprop demonstrator, powered in part by batteries, aims to show improvement in fuel efficiency and explore design possibilities of the future
E-commerce surge overwhelms Liège Airport as 30% of inspected parcels violate rules
Liège Airport, one of Europe's primary gateways for online shopping imports, is struggling to cope with a relentless surge in e-commerce shipments. Belgian customs officials report that around 30% of inspected parcels are in violation of regulations, with sharp increases in counterfeiting, product safety breaches and tax fraud. Customs at Liège Airport opened its doors […]
Hermeus Flies Newest Supersonic Plane, Delivering Its Second Successful First Flight in Nine Months
The company's largest and fastest vehicle to date, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 brings Hermeus one step closer to building the world's fastest aircraft.
Truth or Consequences, NM — Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company, today announced it successfully flew its latest Quarterhorse aircraft, marking the company's second first flight in less than a year. The flight kicks off a test campaign that will see the unmanned aircraft reach supersonic speeds.
The next-generation Quarterhorse builds directly on the successful first flight of Hermeus' first aircraft, Mk 1, in May 2025, which validated the company's rapid, iterative development approach. Roughly the size of an F-16 and powered by a Pratt & Whitney F100 engine (Pratt & Whitney is an RTX business), Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is nearly three times larger, four times heavier, and significantly faster than its predecessor, making it one of the largest unmanned aircraft ever built.
Flown within a year after the company's previous flight campaign, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 shows how quickly the Hermeus team can build and field high-speed aircraft — compressing timelines that traditionally take decades into a single development cycle.
"Speed is the fundamental requirement for our flight systems and for our company," said AJ Piplica, CEO and Founder of Hermeus. "We're building and flying aircraft on timelines that match the urgency of the world we're in. Today's flight kicks off a critical flight test campaign that will ultimately get us to supersonic speeds, bringing the United States closer to having the high-speed capability it needs now, not decades from now."
The flight was conducted at Spaceport America over White Sands Missile Range airspace in New Mexico. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 was flown remotely from Hermeus' ground-based flight deck, validating aircraft systems, handling qualities, and operational procedures.
Hermeus' Quarterhorse program follows a rapid, iterative development roadmap in which multiple aircraft are designed, built, and flown in quick succession — steadily increasing speed and performance. By continuously building and flying prototypes, the company uses real flight data to refine designs, reduce risk, and accelerate progress with each new aircraft.
The company is currently in the Mk 2 phase of the program, a multi-aircraft series focused on achieving and expanding supersonic flight. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is the first of multiple planned aircraft in Hermeus' Mk 2 program, followed closely by Mk 2.2, which is expected to become the world's fastest unmanned aircraft.
Subsequent phases will continue to push towards Hermeus' end goal of unlocking sustained ramjet-powered flight for the United States — this decade.
The next-generation Quarterhorse builds directly on the successful first flight of Hermeus' first aircraft, Mk 1, in May 2025, which validated the company's rapid, iterative development approach. Roughly the size of an F-16 and powered by a Pratt & Whitney F100 engine (Pratt & Whitney is an RTX business), Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is nearly three times larger, four times heavier, and significantly faster than its predecessor, making it one of the largest unmanned aircraft ever built.
Flown within a year after the company's previous flight campaign, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 shows how quickly the Hermeus team can build and field high-speed aircraft — compressing timelines that traditionally take decades into a single development cycle.
"Speed is the fundamental requirement for our flight systems and for our company," said AJ Piplica, CEO and Founder of Hermeus. "We're building and flying aircraft on timelines that match the urgency of the world we're in. Today's flight kicks off a critical flight test campaign that will ultimately get us to supersonic speeds, bringing the United States closer to having the high-speed capability it needs now, not decades from now."
The flight was conducted at Spaceport America over White Sands Missile Range airspace in New Mexico. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 was flown remotely from Hermeus' ground-based flight deck, validating aircraft systems, handling qualities, and operational procedures.
Hermeus' Quarterhorse program follows a rapid, iterative development roadmap in which multiple aircraft are designed, built, and flown in quick succession — steadily increasing speed and performance. By continuously building and flying prototypes, the company uses real flight data to refine designs, reduce risk, and accelerate progress with each new aircraft.
The company is currently in the Mk 2 phase of the program, a multi-aircraft series focused on achieving and expanding supersonic flight. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is the first of multiple planned aircraft in Hermeus' Mk 2 program, followed closely by Mk 2.2, which is expected to become the world's fastest unmanned aircraft.
Subsequent phases will continue to push towards Hermeus' end goal of unlocking sustained ramjet-powered flight for the United States — this decade.
jueves, 5 de marzo de 2026
miércoles, 4 de marzo de 2026
martes, 3 de marzo de 2026
Ryanair Refuses To Apologize After 'Abandoning' 89 Passengers In Lanzarote Amid Border Control Gridlock
Ryanair has defended its decision to leave half a planeload of passengers behind on a Spanish island, placing the blame on airport and border control authorities. With scores of passengers held up by long passport lines, Ryanair did not wait around and instead removed their bags from the aircraft and took off without them.
continue reading https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-refuses-apology-abandon-89-passengers-lanzarote-border-control/
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lunes, 2 de marzo de 2026
Los beneficios de la quinta generación en los teatros de operaciones actuales
Los beneficios de la quinta generación en los teatros de operaciones actuales
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/los-beneficios-de-la-quinta-generaci%C3%B3n-en-teatros-javier-cy52e?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/los-beneficios-de-la-quinta-generaci%C3%B3n-en-teatros-javier-cy52e?
F-15 Spins Into The Ground While On Fire In Middle East (Updated)
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Iran releases photo of F 15 American pilot whose jet crashed in Kuwait; shares visuals of drone arsenal https://www.aninews.in/news/world/middle-east/iran-releases-photo-of-f-15-american-pilot-whose-jet-crashed-in-kuwait-shares-visuals-of-drone-arsenal20260302125043/
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