DefenceTalkA feature of aircraft design unchanged for nearly a century may have been twisted into a new shape as a result of a revolutionary new structure being tested in the Mojave Desert. A specially modified Gulfstream III jet successfully took to the skies over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Nov. 6 using shape changing wings […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-tests-will-soon-fly-flapless-wing-design-61016/

DefenceTalkChina wrapped up its air show in the southern port city of Zhuhai, Guangdong Province on Sunday with over 300 deals worth a record 23.4 billion U.S. dollars signed, according to the show organizer. The 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which started on Tuesday, witnessed sales of 227 aircraft of different types. More […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-wraps-up-air-show-with-record-deals-61014/

DefenceTalkDuring a speech at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems 2014, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Manager of UAS Integration Jim Williams has announced that the FAA is working with several industries to expedite some limited commercial operations of UAS before UAS rules are finalized. “We applaud the FAA for working collaboratively with the industry and other stakeholders to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/faa-to-expedite-limited-commercial-operations-of-uas-59646/

DefenceTalkUS aerospace and defense giant Boeing raised its 2014 profit outlook Wednesday despite a first-quarter profit slide, citing strong demand for its new jetliners. A sharp rise in pension costs from a change in retirement plans offset Boeing’s robust commercial aircraft deliveries as airlines seek to renew aging fleets with more fuel-efficient jetliners. Boeing posted […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-lifts-profit-outlook-as-jetliner-demand-booms-59410/

DefenceTalkLast February, I shared my vision as the Navy’s Air Boss with you for our aviation future based on ensuring a whole, capable and affordable force. Today, I am excited to announce the publication of Naval Aviation Vision, 2014-2025 — a document that builds upon the pillars of capability superiority, wholeness and maintaining capacity to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-naval-aviation-vision-a-preeminent-warfighting-force-today-and-in-the-future-59345/

DefenceTalkAs Army aviation’s flight path continues through the drawdown and budgetary constraints, it will swap some helicopters around and defund others, said Maj. Gen. Kevin W. Mangum. In so doing, Army aviation will get the right mix it needs to be ready and relevant, he said. The general spoke during the Association of the United […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-aviation-flying-smarter-into-fiscal-squeeze-50118/

DefenceTalkUS airspace could be crowded with some 7,500 commercial drones within the next five years, this is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s new roadmap unveiled on Thursday. The announcement is the latest step toward transitioning drones from military use in the war on terrorism to collecting survey and weather data to assisting rescues and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/big-drone-plan-in-the-united-states-49618/

DefenceTalkPilots and flight crews with the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade worked closely with the U.S. Navy to conduct deck landing qualifications aboard the USS Chafee (DDG-90), USS Hopper (DDG-70), USS Guadalupe (AO-32), and the USS Tarawa (LHA-1), in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, July 15-19. More than 25 pilots from 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment; […]https://www.defencetalk.com/25th-combat-aviation-brigade-navy-perform-deck-landings-48685/

DefenceTalkThumping sounds of helicopter blades kicked up swirls of dirt as Soldiers directed 4th Combat Aviation Brigade aircraft to sling-load equipment as part of a field training exercise on Fort Carson, July 25. The 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade “Iron Eagles,” 4th Infantry Division, conducted their first field […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iron-eagles-conduct-1st-field-exercise-at-carson-48644/

DefenceTalkThe Army’s top aviation acquisition leader engaged industry members and community leaders on the future of Army aviation during an “Update for Industry” June 18 at The Summit. Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby, program executive officer for aviation, spoke to members of the local chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army, where he emphasized balance, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-aviation-executive-updates-industry-members-48256/