Photos Show China's Most-Advanced Aircraft Carrier Closer to Completion
In addition to the J-15 family of fighter aircraft, the Chinese navy has tested the nation's next-generation fighter jet for ...
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The Age of the Aircraft Carrier Isn’t Over Just Yet
How useful, how necessary and how vulnerable are US aircraft carriers is a debate which has been going on for decades now. The conversation went up a notch or two during the 1981 Falkland Islands War ...
Why Do Some Fighter Jets Have Tail Hooks?
A hook may seem like a strange component on a fighter jet, but it has a widely important job to keep pilots safe while landing on aircraft carriers.
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U.S. Navy’s Next Trainer Jet Won’t Need to Land on Carriers
The U.S. Navy released a new Request for Information for the T-45’s replacement, which will only be required to conduct Field ...
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HMS Prince of Wales Prepares for Carrier Strike Group 25 Indo-Pacific Deployment
The HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier is working towards the UK’s most ambitious carrier deployment in recent years, with ...
New life for old jets: How cabin refurbishments deliver on sustainability as well as comfort
As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure ...
A night scramble
Palestinian terrorists hijacked the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro, killed one American, Leon Klinghoffer, and eventually ...