Articles by Rob Vogelaar

Civilian aviation news May 6, 2026

AirAsia Secures Landmark Order for 150 Airbus A220-300 Aircraft to Power Regional Expansion

Aviation News – AirAsia has signed a historic purchase agreement for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the largest single order for the model and pushing…

DARPA’s XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric experimental aircraft

Military Drone May 6, 2026

Northrop Grumman’s XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric Uncrewed Aircraft Takes Flight at Edwards Air Force Base

Aviation News – Northrop Grumman has officially commenced flight testing of the XRQ-73, a groundbreaking hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft, at Edwards Air Force Base in California….

Joby’s aircraft flying past the Statue of Liberty - New York, NY (Photo: Joby Aviation)

Urban Transportation May 6, 2026

Joby Aviation Launches Landmark U.S. Tour as FAA Certification Nears for Electric Air Taxis

Aviation News – Joby Aviation has officially kicked off its 2026 Electric Skies Tour with historic flight demonstrations in San Francisco and New York City,…

Civilian aviation news May 6, 2026

U.S. Approves $150 Million Sale of Bell 505 Helicopters to Philippines

Aviation News – The United States has approved a potential $150 million Foreign Military Sale to the Philippines for Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters,…

Military Aviation News May 6, 2026

U.S. Approves $540 Million C-17 Sustainment Deal for Canada

Aviation News – The United States has approved a potential $540 million Foreign Military Sale to Canada for C-17 sustainment services, reinforcing long-term operational readiness…

Civilian aviation news May 6, 2026

Air China Expands Cargo Fleet with Commitment for Four Additional Airbus A350F Freighters

Aviation News – Air China has exercised an option to acquire four additional Airbus A350F freighter aircraft, bringing its total commitment for the next-generation widebody…

Rolls-Royce F130 engines for the B-52J during testing at the NASA Stennis Space Center. (Image credit: Rolls-Royce)

Military Aviation News May 6, 2026

US Air Force Clears B-52 Bomber for Massive Engine Overhaul Following Design Success

Aviation News – The United States Air Force has officially completed the Critical Design Review for its B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, greenlighting the physical…

Civilian aviation news May 6, 2026

Icelandair Accelerates Boeing 757 Retirement Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

Aviation News – Icelandair is bringing forward the retirement of its Boeing 757 fleet as fuel prices surge the war in Iran, a move set…

Boeing Completes T-7A Red Hawk First Flight

Military Aviation News May 5, 2026

Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Clears Major Milestone as Air Force Approves Low-Rate Initial Production

Aviation News – The U.S. Air Force has officially authorized the T-7A Red Hawk for production following the successful attainment of Milestone C approval. This…

Civilian aviation news May 5, 2026

AirAsia Expands Network Capacity with 150 New Airbus A220 Jets

Aviation News – Airbus is poised to finalize a massive deal with AirAsia for approximately 150 A220 aircraft, marking a significant strategic expansion for the…

Urban Transportation May 5, 2026

EHang Makes History with First Passenger eVTOL Flights in Mexico and Latin America

Aviation News – EHang Holdings has successfully completed the first-ever passenger-carrying flights of its EH216-S pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Mexico….

Military Aviation News May 5, 2026

Israel’s First KC-46 “Gideon” Tanker Completes Maiden U.S. Flight Ahead of Delivery

Aviation News – Israel’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed the maiden flight of its first KC-46 tanker in the United States, marking a key step…

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