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As a passenger, do you ever look out of the window and wonder what all those moving things on the wing are actually doing? Slats slide forward and back, flaps are lifted and then shut… what’s it all about? Those devices are just one part of the flight controls […] Read more at simpleflying.com
In a video made public on November 23, a prototype of Turkey’s TF-X next-generation fighter can be seen in the assembly line. Turkish Aerospace Industries, or TUSAS, is developing the aircraft. China’s Naval Fighter Jet, J-15 ‘Flying Shark,’ Is Finally Powered By Indigenous Turbofan Engines — Media With China’s […] Read more at eurasiantimes.com
A Russian DJI Mavic quadcopter was taken down by the Ukrainian unmanned aircraft in an aerial battle, according to the Clash Report. The footage, posted by the Clash Report, reportedly shows a Russian drone, with the black letter ‘Z’ daubed on them, being attacked by a Ukrainian drone. “Russian […] Read more at defence-blog.com
The 22nd FIFA World Cup kicked off on Sunday in Qatar. To celebrate the occasion and show national pride, several airlines, partnered up with their national football teams, have introduced special liveries for the quadrennial event. Simple Flying takes a look at some of the most eye-catching special liveries […] Read more at simpleflying.com
NEW DELHI : As the global aviation industry seeks to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, original equipment manufacturer Boeing is exploring what it will take to transition airlines’ current fleet to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is a biofuel with a lower carbon footprint than conventional […] Read more at www.livemint.com
A new report by the Government Accountability Office details how much it costs to fly certain U.S. military aircraft . The report lays bare the reality that it costs far more to fly the planes than it does to buy them. The U.S. military is the largest and most […] Read more at www.popularmechanics.com
There are several reasons why many modern aircraft designers have elected to place the primary fuel tanks in the wings. An aircraft’s wing contains a significant amount of extra space not used for storage, is easily accessible, and is responsible for creating lift for the entire airframe. Placing the […] Read more at simpleflying.com
Archer Aviation has publicly unveiled its production aircraft, Midnight. The Midnight eVTOL aircraft is the evolution of the demonstrator aircraft, Maker. (Photo: Archer) Archer Aviation revealed its production aircraft, Midnight, to the public today following its Open House event in Palo Alto on Nov. 16. The company previously developed […] Read more at www.aviationtoday.com