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When it comes to exploring ways of making a drone more stealthy, France’s military has looked to the birds. France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces is exploring the use of drones that mimic the flapping wings of birds during flight as a way to camouflage or “confuse” its appearance and behavior, the ministry said. The […]

The U.S. Air Force’s concept of manned, unmanned teaming could emerge in “roughly the same time frame” as the service’s forthcoming Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter currently in production, the service’s top official said Tuesday. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed Tuesday that when it comes to exploring the use of pairing unmanned air […]

The association recently issued its 1 millionth sUAS airspace authorization.

Proceed on Course Can you address the topic of “Proceed On Course” vs. “Proceed Direct xxx”? Specifically, if after being vectored during a departure and ATC says “Proceed on Course” does that mean fly direct to the next fix or fly back towards my original GPS course line and follow that to the next fix? […]

The “leap forward in safety” could have far-ranging impacts across aviation, including air taxis.

Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing company accelerates global expansion.

Small unmanned aircraft systems, (sUAS) have become as much of a tool for companies and organizations as cellphones and laptops.

‘Macrobat’ engineer answers questions about the weird electric concept.

German company looks to build nationwide delivery network.

One of general aviation’s worst characteristics is that it’s not very environment-friendly. Putting aside (please!) the continued presence of lead in the vast majority of aviation gasoline, the typical aircraft piston engine is neither fuel-efficient nor clean-burning. That’s what happens when powerplants that haven’t fundamentally changed since before WWII are pressed into service for their […]