Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom

The MK54 MOD 2 is an advancement over the MK54 MOD 0 and MOD 1, with a more advanced and lethal warhead, and enhanced target tracking and classification system. Northrop Grumman announced on Jan. 12, 2026, that it has received a $233 million U.S. Navy contract to manufacture and deliver the new MK54 MOD 2 torpedo. The weapon is an improvement upon the existing inventory of MK54 MOD 0 and MOD 1 variants, introducing an “advanced warhead and processing capabilities, resulting in increased performance and lethality.” The award covers the “proof of manufacturing and qualification phases, as well as delivery…

The US Department of Commerce has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have imposed broad restrictions on Chinese-made drones, easing fears of a sweeping import ban. However, the move does little to change the practical reality for major manufacturers such as DJI, which remain blocked from introducing new drone models in the United States due to separate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) restrictions.  Commerce officials confirmed that the agency scrapped the proposal early in January 2026 after months of internal reviews and discussions with the White House. The draft rule, first outlined in September 2025 and formally submitted for White House review in October, would have used the…

The U.S. Army will field the long-anticipated Bell MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft this year ahead of its former schedule, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George announced at the Army’s Senior Leader Sitrep town hall meeting that premiered online today. The Bell MV-75, previously designated the Bell V-280 Valor, promises greater maneuverability in the air than traditional helicopters. The aircraft was previously slated for delivery between 2031 and 2032, but George announced during the town hall that production has been accelerated.“We said, ‘No, we need it very quickly,” George said. “At the end of this year, we will actually have those…

"This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained growth, and is another building block in executing our Alaska Accelerate strategic plan. These planes will fuel our expansion to more destinations across the globe and ensure our guests travel aboard the newest, most fuel-efficient and state-of-the-art aircraft. We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Boeing, a Pacific Northwest neighbor and a company that stands as a symbol of American innovation and manufacturing." Source: Ben Minicucci, CEO and President of Alaska Air Group, commenting as they placed a massive order with Boeing…

Runway Heading The magnetic direction that corresponds with the runway centerline extended, not the painted runway number. When cleared to “fly or maintain runway heading,” pilots are expected to fly or maintain the heading that corresponds with the extended centerline of the departure runway. Drift correction must not be applied; e.g., Runway 4, actual magnetic heading of the runway centerline 044, fly 044.

Aero Linx: The Great War Aviation Society Over the past 50 years, we’ve built a thriving community of over 1,000 members based in over 25 countries around the world. The Great War Aviation Society is a registered charity (1117741) dedicated to researching, preserving and sharing information about this trailblazing era in global aviation. We’re always eager to hear from new members and welcome people of all backgrounds – from First World War academics to modellers, enthusiasts, and family tree researchers.

The Airplane Then Flew To The Northwest Of Harper, Where It Performed Several Maneuvers On December 30, 2025, about 1623 central standard time, a Lancair Legacy RG airplane, N618AM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A preliminary review of ADS-B data showed that the pilot, who is also the airplane owner and builder, departed in the airplane at 1547 from runway 32 at the Gillespie County Airport (T82), Fredericksburg Texas, for the local…

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): Ed McKeown Introduces His Award-Winning Rearwin Restoration Inspired by the world’s newfound aviation intrigue, Raymond Andrew Rearwin, along with his sons Royce and Ken, started Rearwin Airplanes in 1928. Bursting into the industry scene during the “Golden Age of Aviation,” the company designed and built more than 400 aircraft before closing in 1946. Among the instrument trainers and gliders, Rearwin Airplanes debuted the Rearwin Cloudster in 1939; featuring strut-braced high-wings, the aircraft included an enclosed cabin and fixed, tailskid undercarriage.

The Defense Department on Tuesday announced it has agreed to invest $1 billion in L3Harris Technologies’ solid rocket motor production in a first-of-its-kind deal.L3Harris will spin off its Missile Solutions business into a separate company as part of the direct-to-supplier partnership, the company and the Pentagon said in their respective statements announcing the signing of a letter of intent on the deal.The Pentagon said its investment will support Missile Solutions’ — a division formed after the company’s 2023 acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne — effort to expand capacity on critical missile programs such as the Army’s PAC-3, or Patriot Advanced Capability,…

Boeing delivered 600 commercial aircraft in 2025, marking its highest annual total since 2018 and signaling continued progress in the manufacturer’s multi-year recovery effort. The company said it handed over 160 commercial airplanes in the fourth quarter alone, led by strong output from its 737 and 787 programs.  According to figures released on January 13, 2026, the company delivered 117 aircraft across the 737 family in the fourth quarter, alongside 27 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 10 Boeing 767s, and six Boeing 777s. For the full year, deliveries included 447 Boeing 737s, 88 Boeing 787s, 35 Boeing 777s, and 30 Boeing 767s.   December proved particularly strong, with Boeing delivering 63 aircraft during the month, including 44 MAX jets across the 737 family. The performance capped a year in which…