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Enemy drones or extraterrestrial aircraft? U.S. Navy releases reports of several Navy aircraft encounters with UFOs during the 2010s

May 15, 2020 -

The reports, obtained by The Drive and published on Tuesday, share eight instances when Navy pilots encountered unidentified aircraft in the 2010s. Several of the reports provide details about how the Navy pilots encountered what looked like unmanned drones or missiles, while others involved encounters with much smaller flying objects.UFOs more likely to be enemy drones than extraterrestrials

Each of the eight incidents occurred in the Eastern United States, off ...

China launches largest and most advanced aircraft carrier

June 22, 2022 - aircraft carrier wholly designed and built by China."

Files of sailors in white uniforms applauded under vivid clouds of smoke as jets of water arced over the enormous vessel to mark its launch. Huge banners that read, "Strive for the comprehensive construction of a first-class navy" hung with colorful streamers from its flight deck.

The launch of the aircraft carrier marked a major achievement for the Chinese military. (Related: As China’s navy gains ...

HyPoint develops breakthrough fuel cell prototype for aircraft

March 07, 2021 -

An international team of engineers developed HyPoint's breakthrough fuel cell technology, which passed key validation testing to determine if it is technically viable. The company said that full scale versions of the technology are expected to begin shipping in 2022. It added that the new technology would eventually drive the development of electric aircraft, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and urban air mobility vehicles.

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Boeing aircraft incidents put spotlight on FAA diversity hiring

January 16, 2024 -

(Article by Naveen Athrappully republished from TheEpochTimes.com)

Earlier this month, a door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 snapped off while flying at 16,000 feet, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing. On Saturday, a Japanese airline’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft returned to its departure airport after a crack was discovered in the cockpit window.

The incidents have put a spotlight on diversity policies in the airline industry, which ...

Iran, Russia finalize deal for purchase of advanced military aircraft

December 07, 2023 -

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Farahi attested to the deal, debunking rumors that the potential purchase fell apart. Included in the deal were Su-35 air superiority/multirole fighters, Yak-130 light fighter/advanced trainer jets and Mi-28 attack helicopters. Tehran's acquisition of aircraft from Moscow occurs amid the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East and increased American military presence in the region because of the ongoing Gaza conflict....

Thousands of US aircraft sit dormant amid coronavirus travel restrictions

February 22, 2021 -

Photographer Jassen Todorov took the pictures after visiting multiple locations to capture scenes of crowded airstrips. A pilot himself, he went to the 309th Maintenance and Regeneration Group in Arizona where 4,000 planes are parked. He also traveled to the Southern California Logistics Airport, the San Bernardino International Airport, and the Mojave Air and Space Port in California, as well as Pinal County Airpark in Arizona.Last year was the worst for the airline ...

Contaminated air in commercial aircraft is poisoning passengers and crew

January 18, 2019 -

The issue is known as aerotoxic syndrome, and if you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone – airlines and aircraft manufacturers have been sweeping this problem under the rug for years, and those who do try to speak out about it have been largely silenced.

The ailment is believed to affect more than 250,000 pilots, passengers, and cabin crew around the world. It can be traced back to the switch from fresh air sources to “bleed air” in 1963, which sees air pulled ...

Chinese submarines can now track AND SINK U.S. Navy aircraft carriers

November 18, 2024 -

In 2015, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) was able to successfully track an American aircraft carrier positioned near the coast of Japan using one of China's own Kilo-class fast attack submarines. The sub tracked the USS Ronald Reagan for more than 12 hours in what officials described as "more than a brief encounter."

According to Beijing, the Ronald Reagan was sailing through Chinese waters at the time of the encounter, which was similar to another from ...

FLYING COFFINS: 3 Boeing aircraft suffered mechanical FAILURES in 2 days

May 15, 2024 -

On Thursday, May 9, a Boeing aircraft experienced a tire burst during landing in Turkey – marking the third plane from the manufacturing giant to encounter technical issues or accidents within a span of two days.

Following the incident, 190 individuals were evacuated from the Boeing 737-800, operated by Turkey's Corendon Airlines, upon its landing at Gazipasa-Alanya Airport in southern Turkey. Images from the scene depicted the aircraft stationed on the ...

Chinese military aircraft used civilian plane as cover in Taiwan Strait

October 17, 2023 -

On Sept. 24, the Taiwan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), a military enthusiast group, posted on social media that it detected a Chinese Y-9 military communications command aircraft flying from south to north on the M503 route, west of the center line of the Taiwan Strait, for a short period.

Taiwan ADIZ saw the Chinese military aircraft at 8:30 a.m.

The group was worried because it noticed that the Chinese aircraft’s flight path ...

North Korea threatens to shoot down U.S. aircraft entering its airspace

July 13, 2023 -

In a statement on Monday, July 10, the North Korean Ministry of National Defense warned that they could shoot down U.S. aircraft in response to such provocative actions.

The statement, published by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), claimed that the U.S. was conducting illegal surveillance flights and deploying drones over North Korean airspace. Additionally, the statement accused Washington of further escalating tensions by positioning a nuclear ...

FedEx to shut down 29 more aircraft as shipping demand shrinks

June 27, 2023 -

Global shipping giant FedEx plans to remove 29 aircraft from its fleet this year as part of a comprehensive cost-cutting initiative. This move aims to significantly decrease permanent costs and enhance the flexibility of the company's logistics network in response to the downturn in global trade.

During a recent earnings briefing, FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam announced that the company's Express unit plans to park 20 aircraft in the ...

Former military meteorologist admits military aircraft spray aluminum into the atmosphere

February 16, 2018 - aircraft flying through the region was dropping chaff – small bits of aluminum. Sometimes it’s made of plastic or even metallicized paper products, but it’s used as an anti-radar issue and obviously they’re practicing.

He added: “Now they won’t confirm that, but I was in the Marine Corps for many years and I’ll tell you right now, that’s what it is.”

In another video from Florida, a meteorologist points to a large area of blue on the map and says: “That’s ...

U.S. deploys second aircraft carrier to Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran

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The United States is deploying the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group already stationed in the region, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.

The move signals a significant military buildup amid stalled diplomatic negotiations and heightened fears of conflict. President Donald Trump confirmed the deployment Friday, Feb. 13, stating the warship was dispatched ...

FBI probes mysterious aircraft crash near Area 51 amid signs of tampering

October 12, 2025 -

A bizarre aircraft crash near the top-secret Area 51 facility in Nevada has drawn the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into an investigation after military officials discovered signs of tampering at the site—including an inert training bomb and an unidentified aircraft panel that were allegedly planted after the wreckage was cleared.

The U.S. Air Force confirmed that an aircraft assigned to the 432nd Wing at Creech ...

NATO vows to shoot down Russian aircraft as airspace violations escalate tensions

September 23, 2025 -

A series of deliberate incursions by Russian military aircraft into NATO territory has triggered an emergency United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting and stark warnings from alliance members, who have declared they will use force to defend their skies, dramatically raising the risk of a direct confrontation.

In a tense emergency session of the UNSC on Monday, Sept. 22, European allies delivered a blunt message to Moscow: ...

China sends two aircraft carriers to the Pacific, signaling growing naval ambitions

June 13, 2025 -

On June 7, the Chinese Navy conducted exercises involving its two active-duty aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and the Shandong, in the Pacific Ocean to the east of Iwo Jima, approximately 750 miles south of Tokyo.

Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, confirmed that the Japanese Navy monitored the exercises, which included jet fighters launching and landing operations. This marked the first time China's two carriers had operated together ...