Military Aviation

The DARPA program is looking for a candidate that can fly at speeds up to 450 knots, hover ‘in a stable manner’ and transition to forward flight.

The U.S. Air Force began investigating electric aviation’s potential military applications in 2020, but now lawmakers want the effort to be ramped up.

The Fighting Falcon pilot safely ejected during the mishap near White Sands National Park and has been released from a local hospital.

The Martin JRM-1 flying boat has no landing gear and operates only from water.

The multi-engine trainer is replacing the T-44C Pegasus, which has been in service since 1977.

The test flight marks a key milestone for the manufacturer, which is looking to certify its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design in the U.S. by 2026.

The service is investigating the aircraft’s potential utility in environments with operational challenges or minimal infrastructure.

The confirmation comes days after the Nordic country marked the sale of two dozen of its F-16s to Argentina.

Gentry said he chose drones after graduation 10 years ago because they were the ‘most deployed’ units.

The aircraft was based on a T-37 ‘Tweet’ primary jet trainer modified for civilian use.