Aircraft

From the days of dogfighting to loyal wingman and collaborative combat aircraft

Aerial warfare has transformed from manned aircraft to drone flying alongside them, extending mission capabilities and platform survivability

Loyal Wingman drone from Boeing supporting fighters in 3D illustration.
Israel's new KC-46 aircraft.

Israel procures two new additional refueling aircraft for the IDF from Boeing

A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber flying over Moscow as part of the 2008 Victory Day Parade; illustrative.

Russian strategic bombers take off for possible attack on Ukraine, Ukraine's military warns

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

Is Russia leaving Iran behind? Rift emerges over Moscow's Shahed-136 drone production  – CNN


US sanctions international drone procurement network working for Iran

The sanctions targeted an individual based in Iran, and entities based in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

L3Harris, Joby Aviation partner to develop military aircraft

Joby's gas turbine hybrid VTOL aircraft is designed for low-altitude missions and offers both piloted and fully autonomous flying.

The Joby Aviation Air Taxi is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 11, 2021.

Saudi Arabia to launch new low-cost airline

The alliance will begin operations with 45 aircraft, aiming to carry 10 million passengers annually.

 The interior of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Critical timing: Why the first and last minutes of a flight are the most dangerous

Studies show that 80% of air accidents occur during the first and last 11 minutes of a flight, meaning pilots must maintain absolute focus during this critical window.

 An Iberojet airplane, to be operated by Arkia for the TechAir round-trip flights to and from Tel Aviv and New York.

Delta jet aborts landing to avoid B-52 in North Dakota

After landing his plane safely, the pilot informed the passengers that he had acted to avoid the aircraft, which he said was "kind of, sort of coming at us."

A B-52 STRATOFORTRESS prepares for refueling during a close-air-support mission.

Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea

Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.

Beechcraft 350 reconnaissance aircraft.

US moving B-2 stealth bombers toward Guam, American officials confirm

One official said no forward orders had been given yet to move the bombers beyond Guam. They did not say how many B-2 bombers are being moved.

 The U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber "Spirit of Oklahoma" is refueled in-flight over Eastern Washington state, April, 27, 2002 while participating in "Northern Edge," Alaska's largest annual joint training exercise.

IDF drone destroys Iranian F-14 fighter jets in Tehran airbase just before taking off

In recent days, Air Force aircraft have been tracking the launch team, identifying the launchers deploying the jets and the weaponry in the area.

 A fighter jet fly during a military exercise called Fidayeen of Hareem Velayat in Isfahan, Iran, in this picture obtained on July 24, 2023.

This is the airline that will continue flying the world's legendary giant plane for many more years

Many airlines ditched the A380 over high costs, but Emirates still invests in it and plans to fly it through the next decade. A new first-class cabin is now in development.

 A380 aircraft parked at Dubai Airport. Expensive maintenance

Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 240

The 242 people included 217 adults and 11 children, a source told Reuters. Of them, 169 were Indian nationals, 53 were Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian, Air India said.

 A view shows the rear of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane following its crash, in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025

Wizz Air received its new aircraft that will fly up to 8 hours

The low-cost airline is the first in the world to be equipped with an Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which will offer long-haul intercontinental flights of up to 8 hours.

 Wizz Air's Airbus A321XLR