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Topics related to the United States, often in the context of aviation.
Top 10 busiest airports in the US during 2022: high-traffic aviation hubs
Air travel is a key aspect of contemporary transportation, and today the United States (US) boasts a vast…
US military veterans say UAPs are serious concern for pilot safety
Retired military veterans testified at a House Oversight Committee hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), commonly known as…
North Korea confirms successful test launch of its latest ballistic missile
North Korea has completed a successful test-fire of a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on July 12, 2023,…
North Korea warns of consequences for US spy planes violating its airspace
A spokesperson for the North Korean Ministry of National Defense said the country is prepared to react against…
US Reaper drones ‘harassed’ by Russian aircraft kill top ISIS leader in Syria
Three MQ-9 Reaper drones were able to carry out a successful airstrike that to lead to the death…
Delta Air Lines pilots aim for Guinness World Record with 48-state flight
Two Delta Air Lines pilots have attempted to set a Guinness World Record for the fastest journey by…
Israel secures third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth jets
Israel has approved the purchase of a third squadron of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 stealth fighter jets, which includes…
US, China agree to consider commercial flight increase amid diplomatic efforts
The United States and China have agreed to consider a significant increase in commercial flights between the two…
US bolsters Ukraine defenses with $500 million military aid package
The Biden administration has announced that it will send another $500 million in military equipment to Ukraine, which…
Delta 4-Heavy lifts off with rumored payload for the US spy satellite agency
Early on the morning of June 22, 2023, a powerful Delta 4-Heavy rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space…
Aggressive Russian behavior in Middle East tied to Ukraine crisis, AFCENT says
A commander of US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) has suggested that reckless and aggressive Russian air force behavior…
From highways to dirt landings: MQ-9 Reaper expands operational capabilities
The US military has landed an MQ-9 Reaper drone on a dirt strip for the first time, liberating…
US approves the production of fighter jet engines in India, reports suggest
The United States has granted approval for the manufacturing of F414 jet engines in India ahead of a…
US deploys F-22 Raptor fighters in response to airspace violations by Russia
The US has deployed F-22 Raptor fighters to the Middle East due to an increase in “unsafe and…
US military helicopter incident in Northeastern Syria leaves 22 troops injured
A “helicopter mishap” involving the US military occurred in northeastern Syria, resulting in injuries to 22 service members,…
FAA key leader to step down in summer 2023, leaving a vacancy
The acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Billy Nolen announced his decision to step down from…
Biden’s nominee to head FAA exits campaign amid criticism
Phil Washington, the current chief executive officer (CEO) of Denver International Airport (DEN) in the United States, decided…
US evaluates Ukrainian pilots, considers training them: report
US military is currently assessing two Ukrainian pilots and trying to determine how long would it take for…