The military has a regulation for everything, including how funerals are handled. These regulations include the formation aircraft fly in over a funeral.
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The legendary Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is nearing the end of its service life. Its replacement is expected to revolutionize military aviation.
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We know that Boeing is already designing the next generation of fighter jets for the United States, but when are these aircraft expected to enter service?
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Defense contractors are always developing cutting-edge aircraft to help protect a nation's borders, but sometimes a country can't afford the newest product.
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When Japanese forces seized Burma (now Myanmar) in WW2, it cut off a crucial Allied supply route. In response, the U.S. Army Air Force took to the skies.
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Taylor Swift owns a custom private jet to get her around the world, and it has gotten a lot of use on her Eras tour. Find out what's inside.
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Ever wonder why your flight is on one jet and not another? Airlines spend hours crunching numbers and logistics to make that choice. Here’s what drives it.
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Flying on a private jet might seem like something that is completely inaccessible. However, empty-leg flights offer a cheaper way to fly private.
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The B-2 bomber may be able to fly huge distances without refueling, but could it ever land on an aircraft carrier for a mid-mission resupply?
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The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most legendary bomber jets in the United States' fleet. In emergencies, its crews use explosives to start it up.
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No amount of military knowledge can prepare you for what the largest airstrike in history might look like. The most surprising fact is how recently it happened.
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Surprising as it sounds, there are still some countries in the world without a single airport. Find out what they are and why they remain airport-free.
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Can a used airliner could make the ultimate private jet? Yes. If you’re ready for the price tag, hidden costs, and logistical headaches that come with it.
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Boeing's long-rumored midsize aircraft, the 797, has been in the making for years. Here's what we know about when it could finally hit the skies.
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The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the greatest assets the United States Air Force has in its arsenal. Its crew is bigger than that of many other jet bombers.
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There are a wide array of different countries that make their own fighter jets, but these are 13 of the most notable.
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Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet has received a Block III upgrade, making it a 4.5-generation fighter and putting it on even footing with other fighters in the sky.
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How do you measure the power of a jet engine if not in horsepower? The real metric might surprise you and it explains why planes fly the way they do.
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Ever noticed zig-zag lines across a fighter jet’s canopy? They’re not for decoration; their purpose is far more dramatic and lifesaving.
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The AV-8 Harrier jump jet became the first VSTOL fighter jet that the Royal Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps used for decades, paving the way for the F-35B.
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The AH-64 Apache is one of the most deadly aircraft used by the U.S. military. These capabilities, however, also pose a challenge to pilots.
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Navigating an airplane during World War II wasn't as easy as looking at radar or using GPS in this digital age. Things were much more hands-on.
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The F-111 Aardvark was a solid weapons platform during Vietnam and the Gulf War, but the U.S. Air Force had to eventually say goodbye to it.
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Aircraft like fighter jets, bombers, and even helicopters employ a variety of systems to avoid enemy ordnance, but chaff and flares are the most common methods.
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Diesel engine planes are not a common sight nowadays, but not too long ago, they were at the cutting edge of long-distance, slow-moving aviation.
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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multi-role combat aircraft was developed and built by companies from across the globe.
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Developing fighter jets is the realm of superstates with high-technology infrastructure and supply chains. China's program is rising and battle-tested.
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