Arado Ar 234 – Germany’s Most Dangerous Jet Aircraft

In 1944, Allied soldiers in Normandy looked up and saw something they could barely believe: a German jet aircraft screaming overhead at nearly 460 miles per hour, too fast for radar to track properly, too fast for anti-aircraft guns to follow, and too fast for most fighters to catch in time. This was the Arado Ar 234 — the world’s first operational jet-powered reconnaissance aircraft, and later, the first jet bomber to see combat. Continue reading →

Airbus Introduces the U145 – Unmanned Version of the H145

Airbus Helicopters will introduce an unmanned version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company will display a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The U145 complements Airbus’ helicopter and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) offering. A maiden flight with a safety pilot onboard is planned for the end of 2026, with entry into service at the beginning of the next decade. Continue reading →