NASA’s X-57 Electric Research Plane!

The world of aviation is rapidly changing with some amazing technology right around the corner. NASA’s X-57 electric research aircraft is a prime example. With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed “Maxwell.” […]

Watch: Romanians Jumping Over Sainte-Mere-Eglise

Video of Romanians joining 4 other countries in jumping over Sainte-Mere-Eglise on June 3, 2018. This was the first time that the Romanians jumped for this event. Building bonds with the other countries through jumping and learning from each other, filling the skies with fellow paratroopers. Video by Tech. Sgt. Jeff StSauveur Defense Media Activity […]

GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team Member Killed in Crash

A small vintage plane crashed in Suffolk County on Long Island Wednesday afternoon, killing the pilot. Authorities said the pilot, identified as Ken Johansen, was the only one on board the small plane that crashed at 1:52 p.m. along Northcote Drive in Melville. College student Lauren Peller was in her home with her mother when […]

Airplane Tries to Land on I-80 and Hits Truck Hauling Pigs

A single passenger bi-plane lost power and tried to land on Interstate 80 Thursday afternoon east of Evanston, where it hit a tractor-trailer carrying pigs, authorities say. The plane, which was traveling from Colorado to Utah, lost power to its engine shortly before 6 p.m., the Wyoming Highway Patrol said. The pilot attempted an emergency landing […]

Watch: Tom Cruise Announces Top Gun 2 with Photo Release

Tom Cruise released a photo to announce the movie Top Gun 2. Notice the F-18 Hornet. So who has a guess what role will Cruise play in the new movie? CO of Top Gun? Over the hill fighter pilot? Featured image by video screen capture

Marine Corps First CH-53K King Stallion Delivered to Marine Corps Air Station New River

The helicopter’s arrival to MCAS New River enters it into the Supportability Test Plan where Marines will conduct a logistics assessment on the maintenance, sustainment and overall aviation logistics support of the King Stallion. The CH-53K is a new build aircraft with the same logistical footprint as the current CH-53E Super Stallion, but is fly-by-wire, […]