A burning jet, 3 exits: How 379 flyers were saved in Tokyo

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/a-burning-jet-3-exits-how-379-flyers-were-saved-in-tokyo/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Harrier Pilot: Carrier Ops And Tactical Mission With The TAV-8B

https://theaviationist.com/2024/01/03/flying-with-the-harrier/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flying-with-the-harrier 

What's The Difference Between The KAI T-50 & The FA-50?

https://simpleflying.com/kai-t-50-fa-50-differences-guide/ 

Heavy Lift Turboprop Freighter: 60 Years Of The Short Belfast

https://simpleflying.com/short-belfast-60-years-guide/ 

Nearly 100 foreign aircraft transferred to Aeroflot Group: chief

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/nearly-100-foreign-aircraft-transferred-to-aeroflot-group-chief/156346.article 

Initial King Air 200s with Garmin’s auto-land system enter service

https://www.flightglobal.com/initial-king-air-200s-with-garmins-auto-land-system-enter-service/156354.article 

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 21-27 December 2023

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-airbus-reports-share-buyback-transactions-21-27-december-2023?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Court accepts bankruptcy request for Airbus ex-Russia branch

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135711-court-accepts-bankruptcy-request-for-airbus-ex-russia-branch 

2023 Lockheed Martin F-35 Deliveries

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/01/2023-lockheed-martin-f-35-deliveries/ 

Japan jet crash investigation: Coast Guard plane entered Haneda Airport runway without clearance

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/tokyo-haneda-hnd/japan-jet-crash-investigation-coast-guard-plane-entered-haneda-airport-runway-without-clearance/ 

U.S. Army contracts Bombardier for HADES prototyping with Global 6500 aircraft

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/bombardier/u-s-army-contracts-bombardier-for-hades-prototyping-with-global-6500-aircraft/ 

Japan jet crash investigation: Coast Guard plane entered Haneda Airport runway without clearance - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/tokyo-haneda-hnd/japan-jet-crash-investigation-coast-guard-plane-entered-haneda-airport-runway-without-clearance/ 

Japan jet crash: How crew pulled off flawless evacuation from plane inferno - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67870119 

New Spin on a Revolving Door: Pentagon Officials Turned Venture Capitalists - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/30/us/politics/pentagon-venture-capitalists.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur 

Explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine air force battles drone attack

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Explosions_in_Kyiv_as_Ukraine_air_force_battles_drone_attack_999.html 

JAL A350 ground collision is first hull loss by damage and fire of an all-composite airplane

With the ground collision (Jan. 2, 2024, Tokyo time) of a Japan Air Lines Airbus A350 and its destruction by fire, we're reposting this article from March 2009. It was then that Boeing was in early production of the 787 and the Federal Aviation Administration was studying what Special Conditions to require in the event of a fire on a composite passenger airliner.

 https://leehamnews.com/2024/01/02/jal-a350-ground-collision-is-first-hull-loss-by-damage-and-fire-of-an-all-composite-airplane/ 

Russia receives improved KUB-BLA loitering munition - EDR Magazine

https://www.edrmagazine.eu/russia-receives-improved-kub-bla-loitering-munition 

Rioters Reportedly Attempt To Shut Down New York-JFK Airport By Launching Balloon

https://simpleflying.com/rioters-attempt-shut-down-jfk-balloon/ 

Boom Supersonic's 2023 In Review: How Is The Overture Progressing?

https://simpleflying.com/boom-supersonic-overture-2023-review/ 

Russia Still Wants To Collaborate With China On Long-Range Aircraft Program

https://simpleflying.com/russia-china-long-range-aircraft-program/ 

KAI delivers first TA-50 in improved Block 2 standard

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/kai-delivers-first-ta-50-in-improved-block-2-standard/156335.article 

‘Russified’ SJ-100 certification advances as airframe secures approval

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/russified-sj-100-certification-advances-as-airframe-secures-approval/156333.article 

Airbus statement on Flight JAL516

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-airbus-statement-on-flight-jal516?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Russia's Red Wings Airlines reinducts Tu-214 after 6 years

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135662-russias-red-wings-airlines-reinducts-tu-214-after-6-years 

European Bizav Facing Uncertain Political Climate in 2024

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-01-02/european-bizav-facing-uncertain-political-climate-2024 

Japan Airlines Plane in Flames After Collision at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport - WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/japan-airlines-plane-in-flames-after-apparent-collision-at-tokyo-airport-eae1a3de 

https://youtu.be/6NLUoAmlm0A

Japan Airlines Plane in Flames After Collision at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport - WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/japan-airlines-plane-in-flames-after-apparent-collision-at-tokyo-airport-eae1a3de 

Happy New Year: Aviation's Biggest Trends To Watch In 2024

https://simpleflying.com/aviation-trends-to-watch-2024/ 

Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Embarks on Seventh Mission

Mission will expand the United States Space Force's knowledge of the space environment by experimenting with future space domain awareness technologies

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-12-29-Boeing-built-X-37B-Orbital-Test-Vehicle-Embarks-on-Seventh-Mission 

Volato expands HondaJet fleet by 50% to 24 aircraft

Press Release:  https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2023/12/volato-expands-hondajet-fleet/ 

Interesting Video Shows Russian Cruise Missile Deploying Flares During Flight

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/29/russian-cruise-missile-flares/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=russian-cruise-missile-flares 

Russia Expects 20 Deliveries Of Sukhoi Superjet SSJ NEW In 2024

https://simpleflying.com/sukhoi-superjet-ssj-new-20-deliveries-2024/ 

Another Mishap: Russia's Utair Suffers Engine Failure Of Boeing 737-500

https://simpleflying.com/utair-boeing-737-500-engine-failure/ 

UAC postponed maiden flight of Russian-powered Superjet to 2024

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/uac-postponed-maiden-flight-of-russian-powered-superjet-to-2024/ 

Turkey seeking US permission to produce F-16 fighter engines domestically

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/turkey-seeking-us-permission-to-produce-f-16-fighter-engines-domestically/156327.article 

US helicopters sink three Red Sea vessels during attempted hijacking

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/us-helicopters-sink-three-red-sea-vessels-during-attempted-hijacking/156331.article 

Taxi drivers at Brussels Airport staged a strike against proposal of mandatory Dutch language exam

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/taxi-drivers-at-brussels-airport-staged-a-strike-against-proposal-of-mandatory-dutch-language-exam/ 

CFM RISE on track for ground and flight tests mid-decade: GE Aerospace - Runway GirlRunway Girl

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2023/12/cfm-rise-tests-mid-decade-ge/ 

Project Ark Royal – Plans for angled decks and drones

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/project-ark-royal-plans-for-angled-decks-and-drones/ 

The First Secret Asteroid Mission Won’t Be the Last - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/27/science/secret-asteroid-mission-astroforge.html?unlocked_article_code=1.J00.nHJX.eSzG4S9stx7i&smid=url-share 

Boom - FlyBy - XB-1: Path to First Flight - December Update

First flight shifted to early 2024 — three safety enhancements (now completed) contributed to schedule update; XB-1 is currently configured for flight, preparing for high-speed taxi in weeks ahead; safety remains top priority for XB-1 

https://boomsupersonic.com/flyby/xb-1-path-to-first-flight-december-update?utm_source=blufly.media&utm_campaign=02776 

Russian Cruise Missile Flies Through Polish Airspace During Air Strike On Ukraine – Reports

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/29/russian-cruise-missile-in-polish-airspace/

Procurement: NATO Returning to Cold War Standards

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/20231229.aspx 

China’s EHang flies passengers in pilotless eVTOLs

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/chinas-ehang-flies-passengers-in-pilotless-evtols/156328.article 

US Space Force's not-so-secret X-37B spaceplane roars into orbit

https://newatlas.com/military/us-space-forces-not-so-secret-x-37b-spaceplane-roars-into-orbit/ 

MiG to develop new affordable jet trainer for Russia

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mig-to-develop-new-affordable-jet-trainer-for-russia 

Raytheon to build microwave weapon antennas for US Air Force and Navy

https://newatlas.com/military/raytheon-microwave-weapon-antennas-us-air-force-navy/ 

Hangzhou School buys Airbus A320 for educational purposes

https://www.tdm.com.mo/en/news-detail/914351 

easyJet orders a further 157 A320neo Family aircraft

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-easyjet-orders-a-further-157-a320neo-family-aircraft?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Air-to-air refuelling: pushing boundaries for 100 years and beyond

A330 MRTT is leading the charge in modern-day aerial refuelling capabilities. Deployed by air forces around the world, the tanker has logged thousands of flight hours in support of military and humanitarian operations.

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-12-air-to-air-refuelling-pushing-boundaries-for-100-years-and-beyond?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus: The Wing Makers

What could the next generation of wings look like? As the pioneer of sustainable aerospace, Airbus is already working on it.

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-12-the-wing-makers?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

ANRA unveils world's first Vertiport Management System

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002679/anra-unveils-worlds-first-vertiport-management-system 

DRDO carries out successful flight trial of flying-wing UAV

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002683/drdo-carries-out-successful-flight-trial-of-flying-wing-uav 

DZYNE awarded $49M contract by Air Force Research Lab | Long range UAVs

https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002686/dzyne-awarded-49m-contract-by-air-force-research-lab 

Spearheaded by a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, DZYNE's long endurance programs have consistently pushed the boundaries of autonomous flight technology. This program has successfully supported ultra-long endurance missions that exceed significant hours of autonomous flight and advanced artificial intelligence command and control integration, offering unparalleled flexibility and adaptability for a variety of demanding military applications.

EHang commences commercial delivery of EH216-S to customer

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002696/ehang-commences-commercial-delivery-of-eh216-s-to-customer 

A behind-the-scenes peek at how airplane meals are made

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/a-behind-the-scenes-peek-at-how-airplane-meals-are-made/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Su-27 Flanker On Display At The USAF Museum Originally Imported To Be Used For Oil Exploration

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/27/su-27-oil-exploration-mission/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=su-27-oil-exploration-mission 

B-2 Spirit Vs B-21 Raider: What's Changed?

https://simpleflying.com/b-21-raider-b-2-spirit-changes-guide/ 

United Aircraft Corporation to produce eighteen new Il-76MD-90A aircraft annually

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2023/12/26/18955/ 

First flight of new SJ 100 airplane to take place early next year

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2023/12/26/18956/ 

Imported components on commercial aircraft will be replaced in two years – Russian ministry

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/imported-components-on-commercial-aircraft-will-be-replaced-in-two-years-russian-ministry/ 

Aeroflot implements new approach to developing pilots’ professional competencies

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflot-implements-new-approach-to-developing-pilots-professional-competencies/ 

FAA Closely Monitoring Inspections of Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

The FAA is closely monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to look for a possible loose bolt in the rudder control system.

Under consultation with the FAA, Boeing has issued a Multi-Operator Message (MOM), urging operators of newer single-aisle airplanes to inspect specific tie rods that control rudder movement for possible loose hardware

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-closely-monitoring-inspections-boeing-737-max-airplanes 

US Army to purchase thousands of counter-UAV interceptors from Raytheon

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/us-army-to-purchase-thousands-of-counter-uav-interceptors-from-raytheon/156319.article 

Boeing urges airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for potentially loose bolt

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-urges-airlines-to-inspect-737-max-jets-for-potentially-loose-bolt/156320.article 

Airbus delivers first aircraft from new Toulouse Final Assembly Line - an A321neo to Pegasus Airlines

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-delivers-first-aircraft-from-new-toulouse-final-assembly?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Germany ditches aviation fuel levy for more passenger tax

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135311-germany-ditches-aviation-fuel-levy-for-more-passenger-tax 

CargoLux Airlines introduce a new subsidiary, Aquarius Aerial Firefighting

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/cargolux-airlines-introduce-a-new-subsidiary-aquarius-aerial-firefighting/ 

Russian An-24 plane makes emergency landing on frozen lake

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/polar-airlines/russian-an-24-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-frozen-lake/ 

Report reveals cause of Nepal’s deadly Yeti Airlines ATR72 crash: the pilots mistakenly cut power

The Nepal plane crash, which claimed 72 lives almost a year ago, was attributed to pilots mistakenly cutting power, leading to an aerodynamic stall, as revealed by a report from a government-appointed investigation panel. The ATR72 operated by Yeti Airlines crashed just before landing in Pokhara, marking one of Nepal's worst aviation disasters in three […]

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/yeti-airlines/report-reveals-cause-of-nepals-seadly-yeti-airlines-crash-the-pilots-cut-power/ 

FAA Certifies Icon A5 Amphibian in Primary Category

The Icon A5 amphibious light sport aircraft (LSA) has received FAA certification in the primary category, which will facilitate certification of the A5 in countries that have reciprocal agreements with the FAA. This includes Australia and countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2023-12-27/faa-certifies-icon-a5-amphibian-primary-category 

RTX $80 million to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for Super Hornet

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/27/rtx-80-million-to-prototype-advanced-electronic-warfare-for-super-hornet/ 

Raytheon to build microwave weapon antennas for US Air Force and Navy

The US Navy and US Air Force have tapped Raytheon to design, build and test two high-power microwave antenna systems. These will be used in field-grade directed energy weapons to counter aerial drones and similar threats.

Continue Reading

https://newatlas.com/military/raytheon-microwave-weapon-antennas-us-air-force-navy/ 

US Air Force refuels a tanker plane backwards

In a topsy-turvy bit of military aviation, the US Air Force used a C-5M Super Galaxy heavy transport to refuel a KC-10 Extender refueling tanker aircraft, pumping fuel backwards up the boom from transport to tanker instead of the other way around.

Continue Reading

https://newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-refuels-tanker-plane-backwards/ 

A Paper Backing the B-21 Claims It’s Smaller Than an Insect to Radar

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2023/12/26/a-paper-backing-the-b-21-claims-its-smaller-than-an-insect-to-radar/ 

Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-Bombers Are Falling In Startling Numbers

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/24/russias-best-su-34-fighter-bombers-are-falling-from-the-sky-in-startling-numbers/?sh=7e24ce94be9c 

Japan Performs First Ever Railgun Test From Ship at Sea - Naval News

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/10/japan-performs-first-ever-railgun-test-from-ship-at-sea/ 

Russia Spends $2bn Buying 92 Aircraft From Foreign Lessors

https://simpleflying.com/russia-2bn-airplane-buyback-lessors/ 

FAA Identifies 19 Serious Near Miss Incidents In 2023: The Most In 7 Years

https://simpleflying.com/faa-near-miss-incidents-2023/ 

The New Name For Cessna, Beechcraft & Hawker: What You Need To Know About Textron Aviation

https://simpleflying.com/textron-aviation-guide/ 

TsAGI Keeps Testing Import-Substituted SJ-100 with Russian Engines

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/6506/ 

COMAC Hikes Price Of C919; Now More Expensive Than Boeing 737

https://simpleflying.com/comac-c919-price-hike/ 

What To Expect From COMAC In 2024

https://simpleflying.com/what-to-expect-from-comac-in-2024/ 

A Look At The Weapons On Board The F-15EX

https://simpleflying.com/f-15ex-weapons-guide/ 

Two medical emergency landings in the Canary Islands on Christmas Eve, leading to one diversion

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/vueling/two-medical-emergency-landings-in-the-canary-islands-on-christmas-eve-leading-to-one-diversion/ 

Rossiya Airlines resumes flights from regional Russian airports to Beijing

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/aeroflot/rossiya-russian-airlines/rossiya-airlines-resumes-flights-fro-regional-russian-airports-to-beijing/ 

Canada Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS from GA-ASI

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/26/canada-orders-mq-9b-skyguardian-rpas-from-ga-asi/ 

Hyperloop One to Shut Down After Raising Millions to Reinvent Transit - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-21/hyperloop-one-to-shut-down-after-raising-millions-to-reinvent-transit 

Boeing Delivers First Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to U.S. Navy

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131380 

NASA and Joby simulate up to 45 eVTOLs in Dallas Fort-Worth airspace

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/nasa-and-joby-simulate-up-to-45-evtols-in-dallas-fort-worth-airspace/156279.article 

AVIC works on certification of MA60 firefighter

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/avic-works-on-certification-of-ma60-firefighter/156280.article 

easyJet orders a further 157 A320neo Family aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-easyjet-orders-a-further-157-a320neo-family-aircraft?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-spain-orders-16-airbus-c295-in-maritime-patrol-and-surveillance?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

España adquiere 16 Airbus C295 en configuraciones de patrulla y vigilancia marítima

https://www.airbus.com/es/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-espana-adquiere-16-airbus-c295-en-configuraciones-de-patrulla-y?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 18-20 December 2023

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-reports-share-buyback-transactions-18-20-december-2023?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

VT-Naut fixed-wing drone takes off vertically and makes water landings

https://newatlas.com/drones/aeromao-vt-naut-water-landing-drone/ 

Defence to destroy $900 million worth of Taipan helicopters - APDR

https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/defence-to-destroy-900-million-worth-of-taipan-helicopters/ 

Jornada de AESA con la Aviación General (15 de diciembre de 2023) | AESA-Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea - Ministerio de Fomento

• • La Aviación General en España
  • Futuro marco regulatorio nacional para la Aviación General
  • Visión y perspectiva de la Aviación General en España
  • Seguridad de la Aviación General
  • Visión y perspectiva de la Aviación General en Europa
  • Agenda Jornadas
  • Resultados Encuestas SLIDO

https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/ambitos/aviacion-general/actividades-con-el-sector/jornada-de-aesa-con-la-aviacion-general-15-de-diciembre-de-2023 

Warships Respond To Wave Of Drone Attacks Disrupting Maritime Trade In The Red Sea Area

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/18/drones-in-middle-east-recap/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drones-in-middle-east-recap 

5 Rare Military Cargo Planes You Might Not Have Heard Of

https://simpleflying.com/rare-military-cargo-planes-list/