Aviation News
The ATLANTE Unmanned Aerial System has made its first flight at Rozas airfield in Lugo, Spain on Feb. 28. The entire aircraft is designed by the Spanish aeronautical industry.
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The 13th Reconnaissance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base will be deactivated later this year, the unit flies the RQ-4 Block 30.
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The iconic twin turboprop P.180 Avanti has been transformed into a UAV by Piaggio and Selex ES. The P.1HH Hammerhead can remain airborne for 16 hours at 45,000 feet.
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