Our Best Look at China’s Manned Tiltrotor in Flight
The Chinese tiltrotor that broke cover last year was recently captured in images during what appears to be more expansive…
Inside the MAGTF: Exclusive Interview with Marine F-35B Demo Pilot on Expeditionary Aviation Operations
During the 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, The Aviationist interviewed F-35B pilot Major William Horn about expeditionary operations within…
Mysterious Next-Gen Aircraft Allegedly Spotted Near Area 51
A thermal image captured near Area 51 allegedly shows a previously unseen next-generation aircraft design with cranked-kite wings and canards,…
Two U.S. Air Force KC-135s Damaged During Towing Accident At RAF Mildenhall
The port-side horizontal stabilizer of one KC-135 clipped the starboard-side stabilizer of another tanker parked nearby. The U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker…
End of an Era: U.S. Marine Corps Celebrates AV-8B Harrier II Sundown
The U.S. Marine Corps honored the legacy of the AV-8B Harrier II and the Marines who served with it in…
F-15E Pilot Downed Over Iran Had Also Survived Kuwaiti Friendly Fire Shootdown at Start of War
The pilot of DUDE44, the F-15E Strike Eagle downed over Iran, was reportedly also one of the pilots who were…
Discussions Ongoing to Expand U.S. Nuclear Presence in Europe
Talks between the U.S. and NATO allies – particularly Poland and the Baltic states – regarding the reinforcement of the…
Turkey’s Hava SOJ Electronic Warfare Aircraft Seen in Clearest Visual Yet
New visuals of the Hava SOJ aircraft allow a closer look at the modifications to the Bombardier Global 6000 jet…
Boeing Validates MQ-28’s Radar Cross Section
Boeing conducted testing for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Radar Cross Section, validating its stealth performance. Boeing announced on June 1,…
Image Shows Russia Fielded a New A-50U Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
After three aircraft destroyed by Ukraine, Russia is gradually reinforcing its AEW&C fleet with the addition of a new A-50U.…