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Topics related to the United States Air Force, the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces.
US F/A-18 and RAF Typhoon fighter jets strike Houthi military targets in Yemen
The United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) have launched a fresh wave of air strikes against Iranian-backed…
RAF Voyager laden with 80 tons of fuel suffers tire blowout takeoff scare: video
The Royal Air Force (RAF) had released details about the dramatic moments one of its air-to-air refueling aircraft…
US Air Force Academy says therapy dogs make cadets happy and reduce stress
It’s been said that the best therapist has four legs and fur. And while this claim is often…
B-1 bomber crew safely ejects as US Air Force aircraft crashes during training
A United States Air Force (USAF) B-1 bomber, aka B-1B Lancer, has crashed while on a training mission…
AIR ONE eVTOL moves forward with US Air Force AFWERX program
AIR, an advanced air mobility startup working on a two-seater eVTOL aircraft, announced on December 20, 2023, that…
The SR-71 Blackbird: unveiling the fastest plane ever built
The SR-71 Blackbird was an extraordinary aircraft that was developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division for the United…
US Air Force offers pilots up to $600k bonuses to fend off lure from airlines
The United States Air Force (USAF) is offering its pilots bonuses of up to $600,000 to commit their…
Uncrewed Cessna Caravan flown by remote pilot 50 miles away in aviation first
In an aviation first a Cessna 208B Caravan was successfully flown with no-one on board by US aircraft…
5 special operation troops killed after US aircraft crashes in the Mediterranean
Five US special operation troops were killed after a US military aircraft crashed while conducting training operations in…
US Air Force’s B-21 Raider bomber completes first flight: video
The United States Air Force‘s B-21 Raider, a next-generation stealth bomber, successfully completed its first flight, taking off…
US Air Force to evaluate Pipistrel Velis Electro for pilot training
The United States Air Force (USAF) will test the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first certified 100% electric aircraft,…
Archer Aviation banks US Air Force’s first eVTOL contract installment
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation has now received its first pay installment from…
US Air Force receives first eVTOL electric air taxi from Joby Aviation
The US Air Force received its first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Joby Aviation on…
US Air Force invests $235M in JetZero’s blended-wing aircraft project
The US Air Force has announced a $235 million investment in aerospace startup JetZero to develop a demonstrator…
eVTOL aircraft: the revolutionary industry that may all end in tears
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s an eVTOL aircraft! There is no question, the…
Exploring the legacy of the F4 Phantom: history and notable features
An iconic fighter jet that has left a lasting mark on aviation history, the McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom…
Pilot airlifted to hospital after WW2 Wildcat fighter plane crash-lands
The pilot of a Grumman General Motors Wildcat fighter plane was airlifted to hospital when the aircraft was…
US Air Force offers pilots bonuses to prevent exodus to commercial airlines
The United States (US) Air Force is offering its pilots bonuses of up to $50,000 a year to…