Aviation News
Boom Supersonic achieved a major milestone on its path to reviving supersonic passenger travel with the first flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft Mar. 22nd. The flight took place at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California, marking a significant achievement for the independent company.
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British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps participated in a unique high-speed travel experience during his recent visit to Australia for the annual Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN). Following meetings with his Australian counterpart, Shapps was offered and cleared for a flight in the back seat of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet for a trip from Canberra to Adelaide.
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Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) resumed flights of their MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft near Tokyo on Mar. 21. This marks the reintroduction of the Osprey into Japanese skies following a nearly five-month grounding prompted by a fatal U.S. military CV-22 crash off the coast of southwestern Japan in November 2023.
The curtain falls on a storied chapter in British aviation history as the final flight of the Apache Mk.1 attack helicopter approaches. After more than two decades of service with the British Army, the venerable attack helicopter stationed at Wattisham Flying Station in Suffolk will be retired on Mar. 25th. This retirement marks the handover of the reins to the more advanced Apache AH-64E model.
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The Washington Post has a report on a remarkable transformation in Ukraine. Prior to the February 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine relied heavily on foreign suppliers for its weapons. Years of neglect and an industry focused on the Russian market left the nation with limited domestic production capabilities. However, the harsh realities of war have spurred a dramatic shift, with Ukraine’s aerospace and defense sectors undergoing a rapid transition towards self-sufficiency.
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