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The dark truth of WWII air combat - shooting pilots in parachutes

The image of WWII pilots as “knights of the air” hides one of aerial combat’s darkest controversies. Shooting parachuting enemies forced airmen to confront the brutal line between military necessity, ...
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U.S. Air Force Taps Two Vendors to Build AI-Piloted Combat Drones

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) YFQ-42A prototypes on a California flight line during U.S. Air Force CCA flight testing. Image – U.S. Air Force. General Atomics and Anduril are ...
Task & Purpose

An Air Force special operations prop plane crashed after pilot turned off fuel

We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates. By Matt White Published Jun 26, 2026 4 ...
Aviation Week

BAE Combat Air Demonstrator Progresses Critical GCAP De-Risk Efforts

BAE has released a new artist's impression offering a more complete side profile of the FCAD. Credit: BAE Systems WARTON, England—BAE Systems has reached the "business end" of developing its Future ...
USA Today

Air Canada flight diverts to Boston after pilot medical emergency

An Air Canada flight diverted to Boston after a pilot had a medical issue. The first officer landed the plane safely without assistance. A passenger described the incident as beginning with an ...
Flying

Epic Flight Academy Graduates First Group of Air Force Pilots

Epic Flight Academy successfully graduated its inaugural cohort of U.S. Air Force pilots who completed Initial Pilot Training (IPT), earning private pilot, instrument, and multi-engine ratings. Future ...
Aviation Week

U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Advances To New Phase

Both the YFQ-44A, pictured, and YFQ-42A have been flying regularly for Air Force tests. Credit: Ariana Ortega/U.S. Air Force The U.S. Air Force will produce the two prototypes of its Collaborative ...
Yahoo

Air Canada Pilot Flew 900 Flights With Fake License: Police

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Thomas Cheng/Getty Images) A former Air Canada captain reportedly flew more than 900 flights with a fake pilot's license, ...
CNN

Air Canada pilot flew passengers for years with a fake pilot’s license, police say

A former Air Canada pilot faces criminal charges for flying tens of thousands of passengers for nearly 17 years with a fake pilot’s license, Canadian police announced Tuesday. Geoffrey Wall was ...
The New York Times

Air Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper License

The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain. By Mack Liederman See more of our coverage in ...
New York Post

Air Canada pilot flew under the radar for 16 years while allegedly operating without a proper license

TORONTO — A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday. Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia

Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying for years without proper license

A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday. Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an airline ...