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The Airbus A350F is the latest freighter to be developed by Airbus, promising operators an advanced and efficient widebody cargo aircraft. A clean-sheet design featuring light composite materials and Airbus’ forward-thinking philosophy, the A350F looks set to become an integral member of the global widebody freighter fleet, a market that Boeing has traditionally dominated. Airbus claims its new freighter will offer “unbeatable efficiency” ahead of its entry into service, which has been pushed back to the middle of 2027. First Delivery February 20, 2018 Number Delivered 613 Production Sites Toulouse, France Boeing has its own upcoming widebody freighter entering the…
France’s Air and Space Force (AAE) carried out its latest “Operation Poker” nuclear-deterrence exercise during the night of September 23 to 24, 2025, activating a complex web of restricted and danger areas across French metropolitan airspace. According to an official airspace notice (SUP AIP 155/25), temporary zones were active from 19:45 local time on September 23 into the early hours of September 24, with a 24-hour postponement option if required. The notice described a “national operation” involving flights at low, medium, and high altitudes, as well as air-to-air refueling, interceptions, and airborne detection missions. The designated zones spanned several control…
In recent times, we’ve seen an increasing issue with airlines getting new seats certified with regulators, to the point that it’s in some situations causing planes to be delayed by years. Lufthansa is probably dealing with the worst of this, but even Delta is having issues with certification on its newest narrow body aircraft. This isn’t some minor issue — we’re talking about billions of dollars worth of new planes being parked for extended periods of time, due to lack of certified seats. All of this says nothing of the other issues airlines are facing, with aircraft delivery delays, new…
The United States Air Force has received its ninth Bombardier Global aircraft this year, according to a statement from Bombardier Defense. The jet is a highly modified Global 6000, dubbed the E-11A by the USAF. Stock Code BBDB Date Founded July 10, 1942 CEO Éric Martel Headquarters Location Dorval, Canada Business Type Planemaker The E-11A serves a critical role in the data-centric battlefield of 2025, providing an airborne communications bridge for troops on the ground in harsh terrain. The delivery took place earlier this month at Hanscom Air Force Base. It is the most recent of a long and successful…
Civil aviation and maritime operators face a growing threat from GPS jamming and spoofing that can disrupt satellite navigation and put safety at risk. That was the message from a coalition of industry groups in a recent letter to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Defense (DOD) highlighting what experts say is a rising danger. The warning underscores how interference, once confined to military conflict zones, is spilling into civilian operations and prompting calls for faster US action to address the potential threat. Airlines for America, the Air Line Pilots Association, the National Business Aviation Association, and…
TROIA, Portugal — Rheinmetall Canada said it has successfully tested an unmanned ground vehicle in a novel scenario, plunging the robot into the Atlantic Ocean to see it crawl out on a sandy beach here as part of a NATO military exercise.The vehicle was the latest version of the company’s Mission Master series, shipped to Portugal to partake in NATO’s Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Unmanned Systems, or REPMUS, from Sept. 1-26 in local waters.The drill, led by the Portuguese Navy, brought together 24 participating countries that tested 276 unmanned systems for maritime operations.For the first time abroad, the Canadian-made…
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has confirmed that, beginning on November 12, it will end the use of paper boarding passes across its network. The change means that passengers will now have to check in and access their passes through the carrier’s mobile app. The airline says the move will create a faster and more efficient experience for travelers while aligning with broader industry trends toward digital-only ticketing. The decision follows years of investment in its app and digital services, which the carrier says already see widespread use among its customer base. Rollout Date Pushed To November 12 For Smoother Transition…
Pilot’s Failure To Land At The Manufacturer’s Recommended Approach Speed, Which Resulted In A Runway Excursion Analysis: The pilot reported that he aligned the airplane on final approach, lowered the flaps, pitched for an airspeed of 85 kts, and then landed the airplane at the runway threshold. He stated that during the landing roll, he applied brakes, but the brakes failed. The airplane exited the end of the runway and impacted trees which resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage.
Feathered Propeller A propeller whose blades have been rotated so that the leading and trailing edges are nearly parallel with the aircraft flight path to stop or minimize drag and engine rotation. Normally used to indicate shutdown of a reciprocating or turboprop engine due to malfunction.
Aero Linx: Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) The Airborne Public Safety Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational, individual membership organization, founded in 1968 to support and encourage the use of aircraft in public safety. Currently over 3,000 members strong from the international to the local level. We provide networking systems, educational seminars, and product expositions that members find invaluable.