United States Air Force is the aerial warfare most recent subdivision of the United States Armed Forces as well as the largest and one of the most technologically developed air forces in the world.Starting 31th July 2017, the brand new investment document discloses a possible strategy for the US Air Force to procure a light air support ability for special operations forces. The light attack support for special operations was publicized on 28^th July stating that the center’s Fighter Bomber Directorate had united together with United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to research light attack aircraft and associated technology individually for special operations forces. Read more >>

Based in n Blagnac, France, a suburb of Toulouse, Airbus is an international innovator in aerospace industry. The company produces the world’s largest passenger airliner, the A380, as well as the first commercially viable digital fly-by-wire airliner. Moreover, EasyJet is a low-cost European airline based at London Luton Airport. It operates internationally with a large diversity of 820 routes in more than 30 countries. Gaël Méheust, CFM international CEO ,Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Tom Enders, Airbus CEO, and other senior executives participated at a ceremony in Toulouse honoring the event in which Airbus has delivered easyJet’s first A320neo. As a further matter, A320neo is also the airline’s 300th A320 Family aircraft. Read more >>

The Orbiter 1K is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed by Aeronautics to be an expendable platform in reconnaissance or payload delivery. The unit is launched by catapult and has an average flying time of three hours. Depending on the nature of the mission, the drone will fly itself into its target with a 2-kilogram explosive, or take video surveillance with an Electro-Optical/Infrared camera. The UAV can be recovered with an automatic parachute when the opportunity presents itself; but it is also expendable for those critical times where every second counts. Israeli military is said to have ordered hundreds of the units in a contract with Aeronautics Defense Systems. Read more >>

Aseman and Rolls-Royce have negotiated a deal where Aseman will purchase four new Tay-650 engines along with future access to spare parts. This purchase is significant because of the recent sanctions lifted against Iran’s aviation industry. Read more >>

Pratt and Whitney geared turbofan engine (GTF) has been placed on a A230neo aircraft to be used for a low-cost air service for Mexican airline, VivaAerobus. The first flight was successfully accomplished from Monterrey to Guadalajara, Mexico accumulating a total of 9hrs and 32min in flight time. Officials at VivaAerobus believe that this will be the best option for their customers to successfully fly at a great price all while minimizing the burning of fuel. “The Pure Power Engine's lower fuel burn, 18% better on the ferry flight.” Read more >>

When an issue occurs with one’s aircraft the ideal procedure typically begins with replacing the basic parts of the aircraft till they fix the problem. Most of the time this is not the best resolution if the pilot wants to fly immediately. Understanding the minor basics will save you time, money and effort in trouble shooting your own aircraft. Read more >>