Rolls-Royce Offers Peek At The B-52’s New Engines Undergoing Testing

Now that testing has begun, Rolls-Royce has provided first looks at the F130 turbofan engines in their dual-pod configuration that will replace the outdated TF33 engines currently equipping the U.S. Air Force’s B-52H Stratofortress fleet. Rolls-Royce has offered this imagery as part of an update on the years-long effort to re-engine and modernize the service’s bombers. In fact, the fight to get the B-52 new engines is a saga that dates back decades. (www.msn.com) More...

Channel 9: How United Airlines Allowed Passengers To Listen To Live ATC Communications

When you're on board an aircraft, the only time you'll ever hear the pilots during the entire flight is when they use the public address system to make announcements and information about the flight or destination. As a frequent flyer, hearing the same generic statements can become quite dull. (www.msn.com) More...

Frank Robinson Remembered

Frank Robinson died on Nov. 12, 2022 at the age of 92. He realized his dream of building a small, simple, and affordable helicopter. It transformed the industry and today Robinson Helicopter Corporation is the world’s most prolific civil rotorcraft manufacturer, with nearly 14,000 delivered to date. But it almost didn’t happen. (www.ainonline.com) More...

Carbon Cub Pilot Takes STOL to The Extreme With Helipad Landing

For all of the pilots who enjoy the challenge of landing short enough to take the first turnoff from the runway, CubCrafters has raised the bar. (www.flyingmag.com) More...

What Happened To The Led Zeppelin Boeing 720? "The Starship"

The Boeing 720 first flew over 63 years ago. The members of Led Zeppelin once had their own private unit to tour across North America in the middle of the 1970s. The jet, dubbed The Starship, was modded to meet every requirement of the London-formed rock band. (www.msn.com) More...

Can aviation ever be sustainable?

As a growing number of passengers are once again taking to the skies, a viable path towards climate-friendly innovations in air travel is filled with challenges (www.cntraveller.com) More...

Passenger Arrested On United Airlines Flight After Stabbing Flight Attendant

Other passengers stepped in, tackling the unruly passenger the ground. (simpleflying.com) More...