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The UAS Experienced A Total Loss Of Engine Power And Began An Uncommanded Descent On August 20, 2025, at about 0632 Alaska daylight time, a Platform Aerospace VA 001 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), N246VU, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident on a beachside cliff near Ninilchik, Alaska. The aircraft was unmanned. The aircraft was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Public Use Armed Forces Aircraft on a Certificate of Authorization (COA) Waiver. According to the operator, the airplane was returning to Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai Alaska after a 72-hour continuous flight…

“The goal is to also get to a semi-autonomous first flight, which means takeoff and landing will be done via push of a button. There is no stick and throttle. It will be able to execute the actual first flight profile pre-planned, using autonomy software on the vehicle.” Source: Diem Salmon , Vice President for Air Dominance and Strike for Anduril, speaking during a Monday briefing at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber conference, after announcing that the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) “should fly [in the] middle of October…”

Every grounded aircraft means lost revenue and disrupted schedules. JOB AIR Technic’s GO TEAM provides rapid on-site support to keep fleets moving worldwide – from urgent AOG situations to planned technical projects. The GO TEAM combines licensed B1, B2, and C engineers with specialized sheet metal, composite, and NDT technicians. This mix enables the unit to handle a wide variety of assignments – from supporting the delivery of factory-new aircraft, to carrying out cabin modifications, to executing major structural repairs on narrow- and wide-body fleets. Teams are assembled with the right skills for each case, whether it’s restoring airworthiness after…

ISTANBUL — Turkey and Egypt staged their first joint naval drill in more than a decade last week, signaling a cautious thaw in relations after years of political hostility.The Eastern Mediterranean drills suggest Ankara and Cairo are easing tensions, though their strategic interests remain far from aligned.The exercise, dubbed Sea of Friendship-2025 (Bahr El Sadaka) held between Sept. 22 and 26, 2025, was the first such training after a 13-year hiatus.According to the Turkish Navy, top brass present included Turkish Fleet Commander Adm. Kadir Yıldız and Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Navy Rear Adm. (UH) Mohamed Hassan El-Sherbeny.The two…

Malaysia Airlines is the latest airline to unveil a new safety video, and I don’t think the format will surprise anyone (thanks to Pierre for flagging this)… New Malaysia Airlines safety video celebrates Malaysia Malaysia Airlines has just unveiled its new safety video, “where essential safety meets the essence of Malaysia.” The latest video is intended to showcase the beauty of Malaysia while delivering vital safety instructions. This new video comes ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, and the video is intended to “invite the world to discover our rich culture, heritage, and iconic destinations, right from your seat on…

The US Air Force’s newest jets represent the cutting edge of aerial combat, blending stealth, sensors, and networked warfare in previously unthinkable ways just a few decades ago. At the heart of this modern fleet is the F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation workhorse already serving across multiple services and allies. Yet, as threats evolve and budgets tighten, the question lingers: how long can the F-35 remain relevant? In this article, we examine the F-35’s development and service, the case for sustaining it through the 2070s, and the aircraft and drones that may eventually replace or complement it. In the era…

Air France and Delta Air Lines will appoint a new ground handling partner at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) after deciding to sever ties with KLM.   On September 29, 2025, KLM said that it was assessing the “financial and employment-related consequences of this decision”.   “Air France and Delta have informed KLM of their decision to seek an alternative ground handling partner at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for their below-the-wing operations, including baggage loading and unloading,” said a spokesperson for KLM.  KLM ground handling staff have recently staged strikes, primarily focused on Amsterdam Schiphol, causing hundreds of flight cancellations.   KLM also confirmed today…

Is there another Airbus A380 operator entering the market? The German firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) recently took to social media to announce that it has a new customer wanting to have re-activation work performed on an old A380.source

Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will cease operations at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minnesota, United States by the end of 2025.  The airline announced it will cancel its services to and from the airport starting December 1, 2025. Spirit will also stop flights to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut, beginning October 31, 2025.  According to a statement from a company representative shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune on September 29, 2025, the decision to end service at both airports is part of the company’s “ongoing restructuring”.  “We have adjusted our upcoming schedule to focus on our strongest…

PLAY Airlines has abruptly ceased operations and canceled all flights. I can’t say I’m surprised… PLAY Airlines calls it quits, cancels all flightsIn 2021, we saw the launch of PLAY, an ultra low cost carrier in Iceland that intended to use Keflavik (KEF) to connect points in North America with points in Europe, just as Icelandair does. Unsurprisingly, this business model hasn’t proven to be a success, and the airline has been losing money since launch.We’ve seen the airline try to reorganize several times, most recently cutting all flights to the United States, and pursuing a new strategy. However, all…