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X-59 test flights rely on chase aircraft for monitoring

NASA’s X-59 test flights rely on chase aircraft to monitor safety, communications, data collection, and instrumentation as ...
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How NASA Is Using F-15s to Unlock Supersonic Flight

Space agency doubles the jet fighter research fleet for its X-59 quiet supersonic flight program.
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NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center lead research pilot David “Nils” Larson details early flight tests of the X-59 experimental aircraft

NASA pilot David “Nils” Larson outlines X-59 early flight tests, design features, risk management, and planned research ...
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2025: A Big Year for Electric Air Taxi Testing, But 2026 Will Be Bigger

Electric air taxis and other novel aircraft are expected to participate in operational trials as soon as summer 2026.

Boeing begins final 737 MAX 10 flight tests as de-icing problems persist

A pivotal moment looms as Boeing's largest MAX variant enters the next phase of certification, but lingering issues threaten ...
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Lockheed conducts first flight test of NGSRI, a potential Stinger replacement

Lockheed Martin completes first flight test of its NGSRI, a potential replacement for the Stinger developed from concept to ...
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KF-21 Boramae Completes Flight Tests Ahead of Schedule

South Korea confirms the completion of the KF-21 Boramae flight test program after 1,600 sorties, paving the way for ROKAF deliveries and Block 2 development. South Korea's indigenous KF-21 Boramae ...
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FAA clears 737 MAX 10 for expanded flight testing

The FAA has cleared Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 to begin expanded flight testing as part of its certification campaign, with approval ...
Aviation Week Network

Japan's New SSM Missile Begins Advanced Flight Testing

SINGAPORE—Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ new surface-to-surface missile (SSM) program has entered an advanced flight-test phase The new SSM made its first demonstration flight on Oct. 21, 2025, at ...