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Citation M2 Gen3 first flight pushes FAA test campaign forward

The first flight of Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 might prove significant, not because of the milestone’s ...
AeroTime

RAAF and US Air Force conduct first joint F-35A weapons integration flight test

Australia, US complete joint F-35A weapons test to accelerate certification process, as allies work to reduce integration ...
Flying

Pilot Tours Archer Aviation’s ‘Secret’ Flight Test Location

Archer Aviation's Maker eVTOL aircraft successfully completed its first hover test on December 16, a significant development milestone for the company. Archer released a video featuring pilot Trent ...
WESH

SpaceX preparing for 9th test flight of Starship after 2 explosions

SpaceX is preparing the launch of Starship Tuesday night, making this its ninth flight test following two recent explosions. The first explosion occurred during flight test seven, sending flaming ...
Flying

Flight Test Safety

Flight test safety, contrary to its common daredevil perception, is a highly disciplined and conservative practice, driven by self-preservation and the astronomical costs of prototype aircraft. Safety ...
The Aviationist

Flight Testing Of The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is On Track

The secretive test campaign is proceeding well, according to the Air Force acquisition chief, and working its way through test objectives. As we often reported, the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber is ...