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The GJ-21 is considered a naval derivative of the GJ-11 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, as demonstrated by features such as launch bar and arrestor hook, meant to fly off the Type 076 Sichuan LHD.  A new unofficial picture of China’s GJ-21 naval Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) emerged on Apr. 30, 2026, showing the aircraft with its landing gear extended. It is unclear when and where the photo was captured. It was previously assessed that the unmanned aircraft, a naval variant of the GJ-11, is meant to fly off the Type 076 Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) amphibious assault ship. A November…

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Also: Pilot And Technician Outlook, KS Aviation $$, Avelo Sued By Female Captain, MD-11s Returning to FedEx? At the Battle Creek, Michigan, facility of Waco Aircraft, employees reportedly finished a normal workday—then received emails telling them not to return. Roughly 60 people were affected (from a previous high of nearly 140). Production, already limited to a handful of hand-built aircraft each year, appears to have halted outright, though completed aircraft are reported onsite as well as an extensive parts supply. So… silence. After nearly 5 months of buildup, Van’s Aircraft has officially opened its order book for the tail kit…

“These flights will showcase the evolution of RAF aircraft over the years, set against the backdrop of the nation’s most iconic fighter aircraft. The Spitfire became a symbol of British resilience during the Second World War, playing a pivotal role in the Battle of Britain and securing its place as one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. Over 20,000 Spitfires were built during its production run and it remains a celebrated symbol of innovation, courage and engineering excellence…” Source: From a statement by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), who aircraft are to take part in a…

The U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has completed modification and flight testing, and is now being painted ahead of its introduction in service this summer. The U.S. Air Force has announced on May 1, 2026, that the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, Boeing 747 gifted by the government of Qatar, has completed the modification and flight testing required to fly as an interim Air Force One (the callsign used when the U.S. President is on board). The aircraft is now being painted in the new red, white and blue livery ahead of the introduction in service this summer. The aircraft was recently spotted…

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By Bjorn Fehrm May 1, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We are making a series of articles on the Blended Wing Body (BWB) as a potentially more efficient design for passenger-carrying airliners than the classical Tube-And-Wing (TAW) configuration. In the seventh article last week, we discussed the structural difference between a BWB and a Tube-And-Wing aircraft. The classical aircraft has divided the cabin pressure problem, causing cyclic pressure stress on the cabin enclosure, by enclosing the cabin in an optimal closed-tube configuration, and the wings’ aerodynamic stresses from gusts, hard landings, and the possible engine-out case are managed by a one-piece…

While it’s not over until it’s over, all signs point toward Spirit Airlines ceasing operations in the coming hours, after what can only be described as a wild ride… Spirit Airlines runs out of cash, likely to shut down imminently The Wall Street Journal reports that Spirit is preparing to stop flying, as the carrier has run out of cash, and has failed to reach a deal on a planned $500 million government bailout. For context, Spirit is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years. In recent weeks, we’ve known that the airline was on the…

Lufthansa has launched its latest promotion on purchased miles, which is in line with the best such promotions we’ve seen from the program. While I’d argue that this is niche, it has the potential to be a good value, especially given that this is a points currency that can otherwise be hard to accrue. Lufthansa sells Miles & More miles. The airline isn’t flat out selling miles like most programs do, but rather is selling mileage bundles. These bundles are branded as Bundle&Go, and you can purchase an extra small, small, medium, or large bundle. Between May 1 and May…

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