The National Interest3h
McDonnell XP-67 “Moonbat”: The Plane That Didn’t Quite Work
While the Moonbat never quite made it out of the prototype stage, the aircraft marked a promising beginning for the ...
The National Interest1d
The F-47 Sixth-Generation Fighter Might Have Canards. Here’s Why That Matters.
The benefit of canards is improved maneuverability and stability, especially at high angles of attack. But canards lead to higher observability—and hence less stealth.
The Bulletin7d
Erickson Aircraft Collection museum in Madras temporarily closes
The iconic Erickson Aircraft Collection has announced it will be closed to the public beginning March 1 until Aug. 21, ...
The Tribune-Democrat9d
Last surviving pilot from Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, dies at age 105
John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain, has died at the age of 105.
autoevolution16d
USAF Chooses Skyraider II Name for Rugged Attack Plane Derived from Agricultural Aircraft
The Air Force Special Operations Command has named the L3Harris OA-1K attack and ISR aircraft Skyraider II, first ones to enter service this spring.
NBC News25d
China is working on an enormous aircraft carrier that rivals the biggest in the U.S. fleet, analysts say
It already has the world’s largest navy, but new satellite imagery shows that China is developing a huge nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ... matching the general configuration of American ...
Simple Flying26d
Virgin Atlantic's 2 Different Airbus A350-1000 Cabin Lay-Outs: Compared
This guide will explain the differences between the two configurations (registrations below) and why Virgin has adopted this approach to its flagship aircraft.