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Skunk Works Talks Stealthy Aircraft Option For KC-Z

The latest Skunk Works concept is likened to Lockheed’s losing proposal for the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 tanker program, but with some major differences.

TECHNOLOGY

Stratolaunch Reveals Hypersonic Testbed Concepts

Air launch space company Stratolaunch Systems has unveiled study plans for a pair of hypersonic flying testbeds that could be launched from the company’s very large carrier aircraft.

 

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SAFETY

AAIB: Cabin-Fume Incidents Trigger Boeing, GE Changes

A first-of-its kind engine-part failure and related fume events on a British Airways Boeing 777-200 led to changes in GE Aviation's GE90 engine maintenance instructions, a UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch report revealed.

BUSINESS AVIATION

Lithium Battery Hazards: Know How To Respond When The Heat Is On

Thermal runaways and resultant fires of lithium-ion batteries powering electronic devices brought on aircraft continue to vex regulatory agencies and operators.

 

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