Ducted Fan Personal Aircraft Prototype In Development
// Aero-News Network
Airvinci Nearing Flight Testing A Prototype A personal aircraft based on ducted fan technology is reportedly in development by Airvinci, which hopes to flight test a prototype heavy drone version of the aircraft this summer.
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Augmented reality headset helps helicopter pilots see through the clouds
// Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

Unlike commercial airlines, helicopters often fly amidst serious obstacles like skyscrapers, power lines and mountains. So when heavy fog or clouds roll in, navigating can become a dangerous proposition. A new augmented reality vision system out of the Technical University of Munich though, could help pilots see clearly through difficult weather using more than just their eyes.
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F-15E Strike Eagles unable to shoot down the F-35s in 8 dogfights during simulated deployment
// The Aviationist
"0 losses in 8 dogfights against F-15E Red Air" The U.S. Air Force F-35A fleet continues to work to declare the Lightning II IOC (initial operational capability) scheduled in the August – December timeframe. Among the activities carried out in the past weeks, a simulated deployment provided important feedbacks about the goal of demonstrating the […]
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Brazilian Air Force begins operational testing of KC-390 transport aircraft
// Air Force Technology News Press Releases
The Brazilian Air Force is conducting operational testing of the KC-390 transport / tanker aircraft at Campo Grande air base.
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