HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association Elite II Emergency Autoland is FAA certified. Learn how it enables aircraft to land autonomously in an emergency where the pilot has become incapacitated: https://buff.ly/He6o9L0 #aerospacemfganddesignmag #amdmag #aerospace #defense #manufacturing #hondajet

Gecko Robotics & U.S. Navy Advance Fleet Maintenance in 2026 https://lnkd.in/deFctjzH Gecko Robotics secures a $71M U.S. Navy contract, advancing fleet maintenance with cutting-edge inspection robots. Read the full article on Business 2.0 News #gecko #robotics #navy #advance #fleet #maintenance

Every sortie is a significant investment. Every Airman is a high-performance human system. ✈��� LMR is proud to announce we've been awarded task order FA489025F0072 in support of the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) program, a premier Air Force initiative managed by Air Education and Training Command (AETC) out of Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. CRAFT exists for one reason: to ensure that pilots, boom operators, loadmasters, and aviators arrive at every aircraft sortie and simulator mission at their absolute best. Through this effort, LMR will deliver integrated human performance services across AETC installations, including: 🧠 Cognitive performance coaching & academic study strategies 🥗 Precision performance nutrition & body composition support 💪 Strength & conditioning 😴 Fatigue and stress management This isn't just fitness. This is full-spectrum readiness, from initial training through the demands of operational service. "We are honored to support AETC's mission to develop the world's most capable Airmen. CRAFT represents the gold standard of human performance optimization, and LMR is proud to bring our deep expertise in warfighter readiness to this critical program." — Chris Larkin, CEO, LMR Technical Group Awarded under the HPO Master IDIQ, a $988M vehicle designed to optimize aircrew and warfighter performance across the Air Force enterprise, this task order reflects the trust placed in LMR as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with over 200 employees and 180+ years of combined defense experience. Proud of our team. Honored to serve the next generation of Airmen. 🇺🇸 #AETC #CRAFT #HumanPerformance #MissionReadiness #Airforce #Warfighter #SDVOSB #HPO #LMRTechnicalGroup #AircrewReadiness #WarfighterPerformance https://lnkd.in/e5PduZ5S

https://lnkd.in/gKBqd-7y Helicopter Alliance signed 5-year framework agreement with SAF Aerogroup (Starlite) for up to 10 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, with the first four UH-60L aircraft to be delivered from Ace Aeronautics starting in Q4 2026

Changing batteries on an Airbus A320 goes beyond routine maintenance, it's a vital safety procedure. The two nickel-cadmium batteries, each with 23 Ah capacity and located in the avionics bay, deliver essential backup power to hot buses, powering critical systems like cockpit instruments, fly-by-wire controls, and communications during electrical failures or APU starts. Designed for high reliability, rapid discharge, and recharge under harsh conditions, they serve as the ultimate safeguard in this redundant aircraft, demanding rigorous checks and timely replacements #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots #aviationtech #MilitaryAviation #warfare #DefenseTech #FighterJets #Tactical #Airbus #A320 #Battery #avionics

Sikorsky has delivered an experimental UH-60MX Black Hawk to the US Army, equipped with its MATRIX autonomy suite. The aircraft will support testing of optionally piloted and autonomous rotorcraft. Full story here: https://ow.ly/w94N50YxEjZ

Leonardo’s #AW119T #helicopter delivers unmatched value and performance as a U.S.-made, single-engine training helicopter with twin-engine capabilities. Backed by an active production line and reduced operational costs, it’s a complete military training system built for #safety, readiness, and pilot progression. Key advantages include: • Modern Flight Deck: reinforces smooth transition to combat aircraft; • #HUMS-equipped: proactive maintenance, enhanced safety • Unrestricted maneuvers: full touchdown autorotations, crashworthy design; • #NVG compatible: cockpit, cabin, and formation lighting; • Observer seat: maximizes aircrew learning and coordination; • Redundant systems: hydraulics, electrical, pitot static, and displays; • Built in the USA: supported by a dedicated team and proven performance; The AW119T supports the primacy of learning while ensuring safety, cost-efficiency, and combat readiness from day one. #LeonardoHelicopters #PilotTraining #MadeInUSA #PrimacyOfLearning #LeonardointheUS

For the 1942 film “Retour de flamme” (“Backfire”), French aeronautical engineer Nicolas Roland Payen created the experimental Payen PA-22, a sleek delta-wing aircraft with small forward canard surfaces, an exceptionally bold layout for its time. He was so convinced by this innovative configuration that he went on to develop several PA-22 derivatives, including the Pa.22/7 variant with folding canards, and continued refining his delta-canard research in the years that followed. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots #aviationtech #MilitaryAviation #warfare #DefenseTech #FighterJets #Tactical #France #French #WWII

The early jet age moved fast, literally and figuratively, and in our hometown of Dallas, one of the fastest yet was being built. On 25 March 1955, Chance Vought test pilot John William Konrad took the prototype XF8U-1 Crusader aloft for its first flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft, BuNo 138899, had been shipped from the company’s Dallas factory earlier that month, reassembled, and subjected to ground and taxi testing before being cleared for flight. The XF8U-1 represented a new generation of U.S. Navy carrier fighters, designed for high speed and improved performance at both altitude and low approach speeds. During its maiden flight, the Crusader immediately demonstrated its capabilities by exceeding the speed of sound in level flight. This was a significant achievement, as it made the aircraft the first fighter capable of sustaining supersonic speeds without relying on a dive, and the first to surpass 1,000 miles per hour in level flight. One of the Crusader’s most distinctive features was its variable-incidence wing. This design allowed the entire wing to be raised during takeoff and landing, increasing lift at low speeds while keeping the fuselage relatively level for better pilot visibility during carrier operations. The concept proved highly effective and became a defining characteristic of the aircraft. The success of the prototype’s early testing quickly led to production. The first operational F8U-1 Crusader flew just over six months after the prototype’s maiden flight, an unusually rapid transition that reflected both the aircraft’s strong performance and the Navy’s urgent need for advanced fighters during the Cold War. The Crusader would go on to become one of the U.S. Navy’s most important fighters of the late 1950s and 1960s, earning a reputation as “The Last of the Gunfighters” for its emphasis on cannon armament in an era increasingly dominated by missiles. Have you ever seen one up close?

Why black? In "Skunk Works," Ben Rich insisted on it for the A-12/SR-71: black paint radiated heat better, dropping wing temps ~35° to use pliable titanium alloys—win-win for Mach 3+ flight (600°F skin heat). The iron-ferrite "ball paint" boosted emissivity, shed radar, and debunked blue myths (those were toys). #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots #aviationtech #MilitaryAviation #warfare #DefenseTech #FighterJets #Tactical #SR71 #Blackbird #USA