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Fujian Aircraft Carrier Update: J-35B Stealth Fighter Reportedly Takes EMALS Test Flight

Key Points: China’s naval aviation may have reached a major milestone, with recent online reports claiming the Shenyang J-35B aircraft carrier-capable stealth fighter performed its first electromagnetic catapult (EMALS) launch from the aircraft carrier …

KC-46A and E-7A Conduct Historic Trilateral Test Flight

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES 04.09.2025 A KC-46A assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base positions to refuel a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail in the airspace near Edwards. Aircrews from the USAF, …

Royal Thai Police Twin Otter crashes on post-maintenance test flight killing six

A Royal Thai Police Wing Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter crashed into the sea nose-first shortly after taking off on a post-maintenance test flight. All six police officers onboard the aircraft died as the aircraft crashed not far from the shoreline in the …

The document that shed truth on many UFO sightings - but not everybody believes it

Ever since it came into the public eye in 1989, Area 51 has been a source of conspiracy, with many questioning its purpose and whether the US government is hiding something from the public behind its heavily guarded barbed wire fence. The site's …

Rocket Lab to Conduct Hypersonic Test Flight Under MACH-TB 2.0 Program

Rocket Lab to Conduct Hypersonic Test Flight Under MACH-TB 2.0 Program by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a key provider of launch services and space systems, has secured a new contract to launch a …

Heart Aerospace’s US move shows Europe is ‘driving innovation away’

Swedish electric plane startup Heart Aerospace is relocating its headquarters from Gothenburg to Los Angeles in a move it says will “bolster product development.”  The company will lay off all of its 75 employees in Sweden, company spokesperson Christina …

C919 certification in Europe not before 2028 - EASA

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency's executive director, Florian Guillermet, told the French publication L'Usine Nouvelle that claims by Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC that its C919 would be certified by the Europeans this year were …

Making Sure Wingman Drones Don’t Hit Their Crewed Companions Still A Challenge Marines Say

Ensuring future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones can fly in close proximity to friendly crewed aircraft without colliding with each other remains a major challenge, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. This is just one of many basic operational …

AI startup Merlin Labs approaching the runway at Hanscom Field

Aviation tech startup Merlin Labs could soon be touching down at Hanscom Field in Bedford as part of the Boston-based firm’s efforts to bring its test flight operations closer to home. Merlin is engaged in lease negotiations to use a former Navy hangar on …

This Film Shaped Like Shark Skin Makes Planes More Aerodynamic and Saves Billions in Fuel

MicroTau’s drag-reducing riblet film is applied to a Lockheed Martin C-130J for U.S. Air Force-funded flight testing. Credit: MicroTau Airplanes might soon fly a little greener thanks to an idea borrowed from sharks. An Australian startup has created a …

Two decades on from its first test flight, why did the Airbus A380 not fly as high as hoped?

Cooperation flies high: Iraq receives first Caracal helicopters from France

2025-04-30T19:10:40+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Iraq has received the first two Caracal helicopters from France under a bilateral defense agreement, the Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday According to the ministry’s …

Jared Isaacman nomination as NASA administrator advances to full Senate

Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA administrator, has moved to a full Senate vote after committee approval. The Senate committee vote was 19-9 in favor of Isaacman, with bipartisan support citing his experience and commitment to the Artemis moon …

Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting May 2

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for …

Boom Supersonic to test Symphony engine at Spaceport

Centennial’s  Boom Supersonic plans to test it’s hypersonic Symphony engine – that powered the first civilian aircraft to break the sound barrier last year – at the Colorado Air and Spaceport, according to a news release on April 25. “This is an exciting …

New US Army Helicopter Could Fly Twice As Fast As A Black Hawk

By Tahar Rajab is a Newsweek News and Features Journalist based in London, UK. His focus is audience engagement, traffic growth and analytics. He has covered a wide range of topics from world news to sport and politics and has a particular love for …

Five Thai police officers killed in sea crash off Cha-Am during parachute test flight

A Thai police aircraft crashed off the coast of Cha-Am, Phetchaburi, killing five officers. The crash occurred during a flight test for a parachute jump exercise. The National Police Chief has ordered swift support for the victims’ families and a thorough …

Joby Aviation completes pilot onboard transition flight

Joby Aviation has completed piloted demonstration flights including full transition from vertical to cruise flight, and back. This capability is essential for the Joby eVTOL aircraft, which can take off and land vertically like a helicopter while achieving …

KC-46 Pegasus Cleared to Refuel E-7A Wedgetail in Trilateral Agreement with US, Australia and UK

The U.S., British and Australian air forces achieved a significant milestone by certifying the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A Pegasus to refuel the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) aircraft. The test …

Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees ...

On 30 April, over 50 representatives from Central Asia, South-East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Astana to share good practices and exchange experience related to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) of returnees …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed a open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

The Rise of Intelligent Tech in Addiction Recovery: Bridging Traditional Support with Digital Innovation

Innovative tech is transforming treatment for substance use disorders, enhancing support, recovery, and accessibility through smart solutions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The landscape of addiction recovery …

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of …

Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

The American Debate No One Is Having—Until Now: Jim Rickards Spotlights a Buried Resource That Could Be Worth Up to $150 ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From stimulus packages to spending cuts, debt ceilings to deficits, every major economic decision in Washington centers on what’s immediately visible. But according to Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and …

Study reveals record-low public trust in Artificial Intelligence as new scorecard puts AI on the ballot

Survey shows Australians' trust in AI at an all-time low; election scorecard compares parties on backing an AI Safety Institute and AI Act. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australians' trust in AI has hit a …

Wahl: OSCE Mission to Skopje focuses on faster, fairer justice through targeted reform

Skopje, 30 April 2024 – Accelerating the delivery of justice was the central focus as the OSCE Mission to Skopje joined senior judicial professionals today at the Annual Judicial Conference, marking the National Day of the Judiciary. Held under the theme “ …

OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth strengthen local support for youth participation

On 29 April, representatives from the Ministry of Sports and Youth, local governments, and local youth services gathered in Podgorica for the introductory capacity-building training titled "Networking and Cooperation of the Youth Sector at the Local …

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

Make Asthma and Allergy Treatments Accessible for All

Washington, DC, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) continues a tradition started in 1984 - designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Our focus for 2025: Make asthma and …

The DevLand Foundation Sparks AI Tech Revolution to 'Serve The People'

MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DevLand Foundation Ignites a Gamified Revolution in Tech Education—Serving the People, Not Just the Elite Sick of tech training that feels like a closed club? The DevLand …

RJ Logistics: Preparing Cross-Border Shippers for June Tariff Deadline with Enhanced Compliance and Real-Time Support

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an attempt to create economic opportunities and stability for the U.S., President Trump announced new tariffs on trading partners worldwide on April 2, only to implement a 90-day-pause once they took …

Los Angeles County Bar Association Takes Stand Against Executive Overreach in New Court Filing

LACBA Among Nationwide Coalition Challenging Executive Orders That Threaten Legal Profession's Independence LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is opposing recent …

President and high-level NATO PA delegation affirm unwavering support for Ukraine, importance of peace rooted in ...

30 April 2025 As efforts towards a ceasefire and peace in Ukraine intensify, a high-level delegation from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly led by President Marcos Perestrello (Portugal) travelled to Kyiv on 28-29 April to reaffirm the Assembly’s unwavering …