The War ZoneJoseph Trevithick

Aurora moves DARPA CRANE-linked X-65 demonstrator toward first flight as triangular wings integrate in Virginia

Aurora Flight Sciences says the X-65 demonstrator’s triangular wings have arrived at its Virginia facility and integration is underway for DARPA’s CRANE program. The X-plane design—built to maneuver with just bursts of air—has slipped due to delays and cost growth, with a hoped-for first flight next year.

2026-06-23T11:07:48.419084-07:00
Vertical Mag

U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crashes during training flight

By Vertical Mag: A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska, left all crew members safe with minor injuries. Learn more.

2026-06-23T05:13:49.901908-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Hungary's first C-390 completes scheduled maintenance at OGMA

By Air Data News: Portuguese facility expands support role for growing European fleet of Embraer Embraer and Portuguese aerospace company OGMA have completed the first scheduled 24-month maintenance inspection of a Hungarian Air Force C-390 Millennium .

2026-06-23T06:55:47.805503-07:00