Bethany Whitfield

U.S. Navy divers are currently spending the week off the coast of Florida investigating quite an unusual find: A Curtiss SB2C Helldiver lying upside down approximately 185 feet below the water’s surface. The aircraft was spotted several months ago by a group of individuals on a routine tech dive near the waters off the coastal […]

The Solar Impulse set out in attempt of its latest feat on Thursday, heading toward Madrid and then onto Morocco for what will constitute its first transcontinental flight completed without the help of traditional fuel sources. During the 48-hour journey, the Solar Impulse will cover more than 1,500 miles, all the while relying on 11,628 […]

After aborting Saturday’s scheduled launch because of a faulty engine valve, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket made a successful second attempt early Tuesday morning, shooting the Dragon cargo capsule into orbit for its historic attempt to become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station. The Dragon – which has only entered orbit once […]

The 2012 Reno Air Races passed a key logistical hurdle last week by obtaining a one-year special permit for the event, further clearing the way for the competition that has remained somewhat shrouded in uncertainty following last year’s fatal crash. The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board of Trustees approved the permit on Thursday under the condition […]

Preliminary analysis of the cockpit voice recorder from the** Sukhoi SuperJet 100 that crashed into the side of a volcano** in Indonesia two weeks ago showed no sign of aircraft system malfunctions, according to a statement released by the aircraft manufacturer. United Aircraft Corporation, the parent company of Sukhoi, went on to say the CVR […]

SpaceX is slated to launch its unmanned Dragon spacecraft to the international space station this weekend for what will mark the first time a commercial vehicle has made the trip, if all goes according to plan. Final preparations are currently under way at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Central Florida, where engineers are […]

AgustaWestland’s AW169 took to the skies for the first time last week, marking a significant milestone on its path to certification in 2014, the company announced. According to AgustaWestland representatives, the AW169 – launched nearly two years ago at the Farnborough International Air Show – performed and handled “as expected” during the test flight at […]

A Polish oil worker surveying a remote area in Western Egypt recently stumbled upon a surprising find: The remains of a Kittyhawk P-40 that crash-landed in the Sahara Desert seven decades ago. Time and the elements have taken their toll on the aircraft, but aside from some corrosion, as well as damage likely sustained during […]

The Hawker 400XPR engine test article made a successful first flight this week, paving the way for certification of the upgraded jet this September, Hawker Beechcraft announced. The dual Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines slated to power the new 400XPR – announced last year – will provide 470 pounds of additional combined thrust over that provided […]

The wreckage of a Sukhoi SuperJet 100 that disappeared yesterday during a demonstration flight in Indonesia has been found in a remote mountainous region south of the capital city of Jakarta, authorities said Thursday. According to a Reuters report, the crash site was located by a search and rescue helicopter that identified debris on the […]