US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028

The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will ‌replace by the end of 2028 the outdated floppy disks used for weather and other critical information at more than 400 air traffic ...
MSFS Addons

Miltech shares new previews of its Dash 8 for MSFS 2024, now in Air Greenland colors

Miltech gathered more real-world data on the first A330 flight into Ilulissat’s new airport, and FSimStudios’ Ilulissat and ...
WBOC

Flight Control Actuation System Market Expected to Grow Steadily at an 8% CAGR Until 2030

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "The flight control actuation system market is experiencing notable expansion, driven ...
Variety

‘South Park’: Stan Discovers Sephora’s Backrooms Before Ike Aura Battles a Looksmaxxing Chad

In the third episode of “South Park” Season 29, the gang gets stuck in Sephora’s “Backroom,” Stan’s dad shrinks himself using products from the beauty chain and aura battles take over South America ...
Military

How does an aircraft's flight control system work?

Aircraft rotate around three axes: pitch, roll, and yaw, controlled by surfaces such as elevators, ailerons, and rudders. Mechanical control systems use cables and linkages, while modern systems ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘South Park’ Takes on Aura Battles in Midseason Episode

Kyle tries to keep his little brother from being “cringe” as the viral trend sweeps South America. By Kevin Dolak South Park’s 29th season hits its halfway point this week, with the Comedy Central ...
AeroTime

Airbus U740 Valkyrie combat drone completes first flight in Europe

Airbus U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft launches from a rocket-assisted rail system during its first flight in Europe. (Credit: Airbus Defence and Space) Airbus has completed the first flight in ...
Army Times

US Army helicopter pilots test new in-flight ‘relief’ system

A pilot adjusts equipment in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter before conducting testing with the Advanced Inflight Relief Universal System. (Capt. Andrew Lightsey IV/U.S. Army) U.S. Army Helicopter ...
androidheadlines.com

XREAL AURA Starts at $1,279, but There's a Catch if You Want One This Year

XREAL AURA starts at $1,279 for the 12GB/256GB model, and the 16GB/512GB version costs $1,499. Pre-orders are only open to existing reservation holders for now. The Android XR glasses ship soon in the ...
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101st CAB Pilots Test Advanced Inflight Relief System

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. –Today’s pilots endure the cold, heat, sand, and snow during prolonged flights supporting the ground force. As they press into enemy battle areas, the need to urinate remains a ...
CNET

Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price

Google's Xreal Aura coming this year is small and can run VR apps. Could it be a fit for fitness apps too? Scott Stein/CNET Xreal announced the Aura’s price on Wednesday, but not a release date. It ...