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Air Force Flies its Last KC-10 - avgeekery.com
WEBSeptember 26, 2024. Mike Killian. After more than 40 tremendous years of service, the Air Force today flew its last KC-10 Extender. The 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, CA is the last active-duty wing to operate the KC-10, and held a ceremony Sep 26 to thank its history and bid farewell to the aircraft. KC-10 Final Farewell Ceremony.
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WEBSep 20, 2024 · Harris/Walz Boeing 737 Makes Debut As Presidential Race Heats Up. September 2, 2024. Avgeekery. The 2024 US Presidential campaign is in full swing. Presidential and vice presidential candidates are criss-crossing the country to make their pitch to voters. This year, both vice presidential candidates…. News.
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · The C-46 Commando by Curtiss-Wright during World War II, was an aircraft that looked ahead of its time. The aircraft was initially designed as a sleek commercial airliner. And like…. Military and defense aviation news, stories, photos, and videos all offered with a unique perspective by aviation enthusiasts (avgeeks).
FAA Approves AerSale Mixed Reality Headset Allowing 737 Pilots …
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Headset said to utilize synthetic vision to improve visibility in low visibility situations. The FAA recently approved an STC authorizing the use of the AerAware headset device called the SKYLENS (HWD) head wearable display as part of a comprehenvive enhance flight vision system. This mixed reality headset allows transport pilots better ...
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WEBJul 15, 2024 · February 1, 2024. Avgeekery. The passion for flying in some families runs deep. For one pilot and father named Jared Black, his love for flying was not only a cherished career but a bond…. General Aviation, Business Aviation, and Hobby News as shared by an informed aviation enthusiast (avgeek) perspective.
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WEBAug 6, 2024 · WWII Triple-Ace Col Bud Anderson Has Passed Away. May 18, 2024. Mike Killian. WWII triple-ace fighter pilot legend Col Bud Anderson (ret.) has passed away. He was 102 years young. “On 17 May 2024 at 5:29pm, Anderson passed away in his home peacefully…. General Aviation.
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WEBJul 27, 2024 · Helen Richey broke barriers, but her life was tragic The journey into aviation was rough for women in the early years. They faced serious discrimination from male counterparts, and had…
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WEBAug 4, 2024 · Military fighter jet news and history, shared by informed aviation enthusiasts (avgeeks).
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WEBAvgeekery. Australia discount airline REX has entered voluntary administration. The airline flies a fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft for Austrialian domestic routes and Saab 340s on regional routes. All flights that…. Airline news, unique stories, and historical events with an informed aviation enthusiast (avgeek) perspective.