Why Do Some Fighter Jets Have Tail Hooks?
A hook may seem like a strange component on a fighter jet, but it has a widely important job to keep pilots safe while landing on aircraft carriers.
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U.S. Navy’s Next Trainer Jet Won’t Need to Land on Carriers
The U.S. Navy released a new Request for Information for the T-45’s replacement, which will only be required to conduct Field ...
NTSB investigating close call between Delta flight, Air Force jets near DC
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Monday it is investigating the close call between a commercial Delta ...
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Navy jets intercept Russian spy plane near aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson
Navy fighter jets recently intercepted a Russian spy plane flying near an aircraft carrier ordered to the Middle East to support U.S. military strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi militants, ...
US FAA to investigate close call between Delta flight and Air Force jet
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate a close call that occurred on Friday between a Delta Air Lines ...
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US F-35, F-18 intercept Russian spy jet flying too close to navy’s nuclear carrier
A Russian Il-38N spy plane flew dangerously close to the USS Carl Vinson, prompting a swift response from US Navy F-35s and F ...
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Gaza strikes latest: Israel continuing strikes on Gaza as tanks at border - after 'hundreds killed' in attacks
Israel has launched dozens of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stalled, ending a fragile truce that began in January. At least 400 people have been killed, according to Hamas officials ...
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Fighter jets take off from aircraft carrier as Trump orders strikes on Yemen's capital
President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease ...
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CancerCare Manitoba stops use of some IV lines after ‘increased risks and concerns’
The provincial cancer agency is halting its use of an infusion pump line, due to concerns over leakage and heightened risk of potentially hazardous chemotherapy drug spills. *Billed as $4 plus GST ...
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Airbus Investigating Corrosion Issues On A “Limited Population” Of A220s
In a move certain to concern US airlines, passengers, and regulators, European manufacturing conglomerate Airbus has announced that it is investigating an issue related to the ongoing corrosion of its ...
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Rangers fall to Winnipeg Jets for fourth straight loss as Connor Hellebuyck stops 21 shots
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Gabriel Vilardi scored the tiebreaking goal early in the second period, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 21 shots for his 38th win of the season, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the ...
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New Indonesian carriers set to take off this year
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s aviation sector is set to welcome two new players this year with the launch of private airlines – Indonesia Airlines and Fly Jaya. The arrival of these carriers is ...