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South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes approach
Seoul (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 South Korea's military said Friday it scrambled fighter jets as five Chinese and six Russian military planes flew through its air defence zone, an area wider than the country's airspace. Five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft entered and exited the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone in the East Sea and South Sea from 9:35 am (0035 GMT) to 1:53 pm, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. But the planes crossed into the KADIZ "without violating South Korean airspace", the JCS ... read more |
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Hong Kong airport third runway takes offHong Kong (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 Hong Kong started flight operations on its third runway on Thursday, with officials saying it will keep the city's airport competitive as an aviation hub despite its lagging post-pandemic recovery. ... more 
Musk calls for US to replace fighter jets with dronesWashington (AFP) Nov 25, 2024 Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future of air combat. ... more 
Germany fears outside hand in deadly Lithuania jet crashVilnius (AFP) Nov 25, 2024 A DHL cargo plane crashed Monday near the Lithuanian capital's airport, killing one crew member, with Germany raising the possibility of outside involvement in the disaster. ... more 
Near Space Labs launches nationwide 7cm resolution stratospheric imaging networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Near Space Labs has announced the nationwide deployment of its innovative Swift stratospheric robots, establishing a robust network for ultra-high-resolution aerial imagery. These advancements inclu ... more |
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NASA funds new studies looking at future of sustainable aircraftEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Picture yourself at an airport a few decades from now. What does your airliner look like? It's more efficient, with lower emissions than today's aircraft - what kinds of designs or technology make t ... more 
China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack dronesZhuhai, China (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike. ... more
Five things to watch at China's largest airshowBeijing (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 China's burgeoning aviation industry and military might will be on display this week as the country's largest air show gets under way on Tuesday. ... more
Carbon emissions from private aviation spike 46 percent since CovidBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 A recent study published in 'Communications Earth and Environment' reveals a significant increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from private aviation, with a 46% rise recorded between 2019 and 2 ... more 
Private jet carbon emissions soar 46%: studyParis (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 The carbon footprint from private jet travel grew 46 percent between 2019 and 2023 and will keep rising unless the ultra-luxury industry is regulated, according to new research published Thursday. ... more |
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NASA runs first engine tests on supersonic X-59 research aircraft
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024 NASA engineers fired the engines on the X-59 research aircraft in advance of planned test flights to determine if the aircraft can reduce sonic booms and make supersonic flight over land quieter. Engineers began test-firing the experimental aircraft's jet engine at the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, Calif., on Oct. 30 to see if the aircraft's systems work properly while the engine is in use before its inaugural test flight sometime in the near future. The single-engine ... read more 
Two Egyptian pilots killed in helicopter crash in Suez: armyCairo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Two Egyptian air force officers were killed on Tuesday when a helicopter crashed during a training exercise, the military said. ... more |
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Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israel using its airspace to attack IranBaghdad (AFP) Oct 28, 2024 Iraq has condemned Israel's use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, Baghdad said Monday. ... more 
German flying taxi startup to file for bankruptcyBerlin (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 A German flying taxi startup is expected to file for bankruptcy, US market regulators said on Thursday, a week after the firm failed to gain crucial state backing. ... more 
US approves $7.3 bn sale of F-16 upgrades for PolandWashington (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $7.3 billion sale of upgrades for Poland's F-16 warplanes, boosting the defenses of a NATO member that shares a lengthy border with war-torn Ukraine. ... more 
Hydrogen aviation has to be done properly or not at allCambridge UK (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 IDTechEx's report, "Sustainable Future Aviation 2025-2045: Trends, Technologies, Forecasts", finds that hydrogen is likely to be a main contender for decarbonizing the aviation industry. The report ... more 
US regulator finalizes air taxi rulesNew York (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 US regulators on Tuesday finalized regulations for "powered lift" vehicles, opening the door for commercial air taxis. ... more |
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