Plane embarrassment: when militaries use the wrong jet for publicity
Aircraft recognition is a skill most people will never need in their lives. However, in some cases, this…
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Island airlines: the carriers operating out of Europe’s overseas territories
The European landmass is not particularly large compared to that of other continents. However, several of its constituent…
Will commercial aircraft soon be flown by a single pilot?
Airlines and manufacturers have been testing the likelihood of, and the technology for implementing, single pilot operations in…
Finland to acquire David’s Sling air defense system from Israel
The Finnish Defence Forces are set to procure the “David’s Sling” system as their next long-range air defense…
International pilot unions join forces against single-pilot operations
Several pilot unions, including the International Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), European Cockpit Association (ECA), and International Federation…
Women trailblazers in the aviation industry: who are they? | Quiz
To mark the one-year anniversary of AeroTime’s Women in Aviation campaign, our team has prepared this quiz looking…
How much do you know about flight simulators? | Quiz
Flight simulators have been used for decades to help train the next generation of pilots but how much…
Rolls-Royce starts testing new B-52 strategic bomber engines
Rolls-Royce has launched testing of the F130 engine, which is set to replace the current engines of the…
The strangest Boeing 747 modifications that never flew
The size and success of Boeing’s iconic 747 aircraft made it the perfect platform for a number of…
Another coolant leak on a Russian spacecraft docked to ISS
NASA confirmed that coolant leak occurred at a Russian spacecraft, currently docked to International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft…
The strangest Boeing 747 modifications that actually flew
After Boeing completed the last-ever delivery of its iconic 747, we prepare to say farewell to the Queen…
Virgin Galactic to restart space tourism flights after leadership restructuring
Virgin Galactic has announced a plan to restart flying tourists in the second quarter of 2023 after a…
Ukrainian soldiers to start training on Patriot air defense systems
Between 90 and 100 Ukrainian soldiers are to begin training in the US to operate MIM-104 Patriot air…
Eight lessons air forces are learning from the war in Ukraine
Ten and a half months have passed since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The resulting war…
FAA forms 24-expert group to review Boeing safety management processes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a group of aviation experts who will review safety-related issues at…
Russia’s supersonic airliner technology demonstrator to enter production in 2023
A technology demonstrator for an upcoming Russian supersonic passenger aircraft will enter production in 2023, reports in state…
Japanese space startup ispace launches first commercial moon lander
Japanese lunar robotic exploration startup company ispace has successfully launched the first privately funded moon lander aboard a…
Orion splashes down following month-long journey around the Moon
Orion capsule, which splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after spending 25 days on its journey around the…