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HONOLULU — The U.S. Army is continuing to tweak its formations to position the service for success in future fights, with the latest move the establishment of the Multi-Domain Command-Pacific, or MDC-PAC.The new two-star command will combine the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, Army leaders announced during the 2026 Land Forces of the Pacific Symposium and Exposition in Hawaii. Speaking to reporters at the symposium, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, commanding general of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, where the merging units are headquartered, lauded the change as a forward-looking departure from the…
USDA Is Bringing In New Aircraft To Fight Destructive Insects Across South Texas There is always something fascinating about seeing aviation used in ways most people never think about. While airliners and fighter jets grab the headlines, aircraft like the Cessna Caravan built by Textron Aviation quietly handle some of the most important missions in the country.
Pilot Reported That The Wind Speed At The Airport Had Increased Significantly Since His Departure About 1 Hour Earlier Analysis: The pilot reported that the wind speed at the airport had increased significantly since his departure about 1 hour earlier. He stated that at touchdown, an unexpected strong wind gust lifted the right wing, and the left wingtip contacted the runway. The airplane subsequently veered to the left and collided with an airport sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) A TFR is a regulatory action issued by the FAA via the U.S. NOTAM System, under the authority of United States Code, Title 49. TFRs are issued within the sovereign airspace of the United States and its territories to restrict certain aircraft from operating within a defined area on a temporary basis to protect persons or property in the air or on the ground. While not all inclusive, TFRs may be issued for disaster or hazard situations such as: toxic gas leaks or spills, fumes from flammable agents, aircraft accident/incident sites, aviation or ground resources engaged…
“This change is years in the making, and it reflects exactly the kind of responsibility we owe to our members. Our union continues to have enviable advocacy, negotiations, and safety resources available for our members, and due to responsible financial planning and strong contracts, we are also running a sizable surplus.” Source: From a missive by ALPA President Jason Ambrosi, as American Airlines pilots may be heading toward another serious debate over whether to stay with their independent union or join the ALPA bandwagon. The numbers have seemed to switch back and forth as merger talks and reduced cuts sway…
Aero Linx: National Waco Club The National Waco Club is recognized as the oldest aircraft “Type Club” in the United States. The history of the NWC goes back to the founding in 1958. Membership is open to anyone with a love for Waco airplanes, be it a current owner, former owner, employee, or anyone who appreciates the beautiful airplanes built by the Waco Aircraft Company.
The new AIM-260 JATM was photographed during a test flight out of Eglin Air Force Base, offering the first public look at the highly secretive air-to-air missile. After years of waiting, it appears we have a first look at the secretive AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) which is being developed as a successor to the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The weapon, notably a live example as denoted by the red and yellow bands, was loaded on one of the two fuselage hardpoints usually reserved to the AIM-120 or targeting pods, as photos taken by Jonathan Tweedy at…
13.5 kilograms of excess uranium nuclear fuel, originally supplied by the U.S. and UK, was extracted from the dormant RV-1 research reactor site in Altos Mirandinos and transported by a British ship to the Savannah River Site, South Carolina. The coordinated plan to remove the last remaining nuclear fuel from the closed RV-1 reactor site was developed following a gradual normalisation of U.S. relations with Venezuela after Operation Absolute Resolve. Formal diplomatic relations between the two nations are in the process of being reestablished: the U.S. Embassy in Caracas reopened in February 2026 for the first time since 2019, and…
The world’s largest aircraft carrier is finally returning home after etching its name into Navy history books by completing the longest post-Vietnam deployment by a carrier, the service’s top officer confirmed Thursday.Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle announced during a House Armed Services Committee hearing that the USS Gerald R. Ford will arrive at its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, this weekend after more than 320 days at sea.“We’re going to give our heroes a welcome back on Saturday and it’s just an extraordinary ship, extraordinary crew, an extraordinary strike group,” Caudle said. “And the sailors, I could…
The withdrawal of Argentina’s last A-4AR Fightinghawks was officially announced on May 14, 2026, ending 60 years of Argentinian A-4 operations. Beginning in 1966 with the delivery of 25 A-4B Skyhawks to the Argentinian Air Force, the ‘scooter’ has been active in Argentina’s combat aircraft fleet for six decades. Argentina was the first overseas operator of the American design, and utilised it both from land bases as well as from the aircraft carrier ARA Veinticinco de Mayo (formerly HMS Venerable and HNLMS Karel Doorman). Argentinian A-4AR Fightinghawk. (Image Credit: Fuerza Aérea Argentina) In the mid 1990s, Argentina began taking delivery…