Test Flight
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Pilatus PC-24 takes part in MAKS-2019 flight program
aerobd.news : Pilatus RS-24 business jet aircraft will be presented at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2019 on static display and in the demonstration flight program, according to Nesterov
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UK F-35Bs reach flight test milestone
aerobd.news : The UK’s Royal Air Force has announced that it has nine F-35B Lightning jets ready to be deployed on operations around the world. Chief of the Air Staff
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First flight of prototype supersonic airliner planned for this year
aerobd.news : Colorado, USA-based Boom Supersonic has confirmed plans to flight test a prototype of its Overture commercial airliner for the first time this year, after raising US$100 million in
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A319neo and LEAP-1A engines certified by FAA and EASA
aerobd.news : The A319neo has been certified by the US FAA and European EASA airworthiness authorities to run with CFM International’s Leap-1A engine. The other aircraft in the single-aisle A320neo
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The new Czech L-39NG made its first flight performing first development tests
aerobd.news : The first pre-serial L-39NG trainer and light attack aircraft with serial number 7001 made its first flight on 22nd December, at Aero Vodochody Airport. The new generation of
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F-35 begins formal operational testing
aerobd.news : The F-35 Lightning II program has reached a major milestone with the official start of its operational testing. The formal F-35 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) started
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In depth: Airbus’ Racer fast helicopter set for 2020 test flight
aerobd.news : There is a lot of excitement and interest in Racer (Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft) helicopter, a technology demonstrator being developed by Airbus Helicopters. The clock is ticking towards
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Airbus moves Zephyr flight testing to Australia
aerobd.news : Airbus Defence has officially opened the operating base for its Zephyr drone in Wyndham, Western Australia. The high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS), the development of which was originally started
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Aircraft with no moving parts makes first test flight
aerobd.news : MIT engineers have built and flown the first-ever airplane with no moving parts, powered by a flow of ions produced onboard the plane. The aircraft is propelled by
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Indian trainer aircraft begins spin testing
aerobd.news : Hindustan Aeronautics has started the spin testing of its HTT 40 basic trainer aircraft with the successful execution of two turn spins and their recoveries. The spin testing
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First A330-800 makes maiden flight
aerobd.news : The first A330-800, test aircraft MSN1888, has taken off from Toulouse in France on its maiden flight for the dedicated flight-physics tests. The flight marks the start of
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US Army flight tests autonomous helicopter
aerobd.news : Pilots from the US Army have successfully demonstrated several autonomous functions of an optionally-piloted helicopter for the first time. The series of flights by the Sikorsky Autonomy Research