Articles by Rob Vogelaar

Military Drone December 12, 2025

China’s Jiutian Drone Mothership Makes First Flight, Marking Major UAV Capability Leap

Aviation News – China’s state-owned AVIC has completed the maiden flight of its new heavy-lift drone “mothership,” Jiutian, in Shaanxi Province—signaling a strategic advance in…

Military Aviation News December 12, 2025

U.S. Air Force Inactivates A-10 Test Unit as Warthog Divestment Advances

Aviation News – The U.S. Air Force has formally inactivated the 40th Flight Test Squadron’s Detachment 1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, marking a major…

Military Aviation News December 12, 2025

India to Receive Retired Omani Jaguar Jets for Critical Spare Parts Boost

India will receive the Royal Air Force of Oman’s retired SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft, which will be dismantled to bolster the Indian Air Force’s spare-parts inventory,…

Boeing ecoDemonstrator explorer 737-10 United Airlines

Civilian aviation news December 12, 2025

United Airlines Strikes New Deal With SMBC Aviation for 20 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Aviation News – United Airlines has secured a new purchase and leaseback agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital for 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, strengthening its…

Military Aviation News December 11, 2025

B-52 Takes Key Step in Modernization with First Flight to Edwards AFB After Radar Upgrade

Aviation News – A B-52 Stratofortress has arrived at Edwards Air Force Base after receiving its new advanced radar system, marking a major milestone in the…

Military Aviation News December 11, 2025

Europe Moves to Resolve Impasse on Next-Generation Fighter Jet Program

Aviation News – Germany, France and Spain will seek to end a long-running stalemate this week over Europe’s next-generation fighter jet program, a project considered…

Military Aviation News December 11, 2025

U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems $1.7B Deal for Expanded Precision-Munition Production

Aviation News – The U.S. Navy has selected BAE Systems for a five-year contract to supply tens of thousands of APKWS laser-guidance kits, reinforcing the…

Airbus A380-842 VH-OQG Qantas at London Heathrow Airport

Civilian aviation news December 11, 2025

Qantas A380 Grounded in Los Angeles After Wing Damage Discovered on First Flight Back

Aviation News – Qantas Airbus A380 forced to halt operations in Los Angeles after passengers spotted wing damage mid-flight, marking a troubled return for the…

Civilian aviation news December 11, 2025

NetJets to Equip Entire Fleet with Starlink High-Speed Internet by 2026

Aviation News – NetJets adopts Starlink connectivity across global fleet NetJets will begin installing Starlink high-speed internet systems on its aircraft this month, launching one…

Urban Transportation December 10, 2025

Electra Files for FAA Certification of EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Aviation News – Electra seeks FAA approval for hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft Electra has submitted its application to the Federal Aviation Administration for Part 23 type…

Boeing737-8 ecoDemonstrator United Airlines

Civilian aviation news December 10, 2025

Boeing and United Advance New Flight Deck Data System in ecoDemonstrator Tests

Aviation News – Boeing and United trial next-generation communication technology Boeing and United Airlines have completed flight tests of a modernized data communication system aimed…

Civilian aviation news December 10, 2025

Linfox Places Australia’s First Order for Airbus H160 Helicopter

Aviation News – Airbus secures landmark H160 deal with Linfox in Australia Airbus has received its first Australian order for the H160 helicopter, with logistics…

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