You might be wondering, why is tiny Malta suddenly the go-to spot for airlines to register their Air Operators Certificate (AOC)? Well, it’s not just because of its gorgeous Mediterranean views. Over the past decade, this small island nation has become a major player in the aviation world. As of ear
Did you know NASA isn't just about rockets and space shuttles? They also fly some pretty impressive aircraft! NASA was created in 1958 to explore space and improve aeronautics. Over the years, they've sent astronauts to the moon and even built their own space station. But what about their aircraft?
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, might face a tough time if Vice President Kamala Harris doesn't win the election. Democrats could make him their scapegoat. Musk has been vocal about his support for former President Donald Trump, which has drawn the ire of many Democrats. They've been especia
Imagine this: Ukrainian soldiers are using machine guns designed over a century ago to shoot down modern drones. It might sound crazy, but that's exactly what a recent video seems to show. The guns in question are older than your grandparents! They're called PM1919s, and they were mounted on trucks.
Last week, the Navy lost two exceptional pilots, Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, in a plane crash near Mount Rainier. These women were not just pilots; they were trailblazers in the field of aviation. Evans, a naval flight officer, and Wileman, a naval aviator, were part of the
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally unveiled its long-awaited rules for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). These aircraft, often dubbed air taxis, are set to revolutionize air travel. The FAA believes they'll be the first new aircraft category since helicopter
Ever wondered why baseball fields are sometimes covered in artificial grass? The Athletics, or A's, were planning to use it in their temporary home in Sacramento. But guess what? They've changed their mind! They'll be playing on real grass after all. This decision came after players expressed concer
Jack Sweeney, a Florida college student, found out that many of his flight-tracking accounts were disabled on Monday. These accounts, on Instagram and Threads, had been monitoring the private jets of famous people like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Kim Kardashian. The reason given by Meta, the com
Last week, a tragic event occurred when an EA-18G Growler jet from the US Navy crashed near Mount Rainier. The two crew members on board, both female pilots from California, were identified by the navy on Monday. Lt Cdr Lyndsay P Evans and Lt Serena N Wileman, both 31 years old, lost their lives dur
On Sunday night, a helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston. The tower, recently acquired by SBA Communications, stood at 999 feet tall. Four people, including a child, lost their lives in the tragedy. The helicopter was flying at 600 feet, which is much lower than the tower's hei
