The Pentagon said two Venezuelan military aircraft flew near a U.S. Navy vessel on Thursday in international waters in a "highly provocative move." In a statement posted on the social media platform X on Thursday night, the Defense Department wrote the move "was designed to interfere with our counter narco-terror operations."

The U.S. Air Force is investigating an incident involving a military aircraft north of Las Vegas, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.

In terms of world air forces, the U.S. Navy ranks as the second largest, coming in just behind the U.S. Air Force and just ahead of China and Russia. With such an impressive fleet, the USN is capable of projecting power worldwide from the decks of its aircraft carriers.

Radia originally built the Windrunner to carry wind turbine blades, but now wants to airlift batches of Chinooks and fighter jets at a time.

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Late-model Rangemasters had fuel capacities of up to 108 gallons, although that much fuel would limit payload. Generally, expect a still-air range of about 600 miles in an older Navion with 60-gallon tanks. This will be reduced somewhat as extra passengers and baggage are added.

New video clips show three military aircraft, including a J-35 stealth fighter, taking off via electromagnetic catapult from the Fujian.

Electric aircraft maker Beta Technologies filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Monday, the latest company to join the rush to tap a record-breaking bull run in the equity market.

Lockheed and Boeing's rivalry shapes air forces worldwide. This deep dive analyzes key programs and market dynamics to declare a winner.