US’s NATO Ally Test-Fires Nuclear Missile

While the Charles de Gaulle is the only NATO surface ship equipped to carry nuclear weapons, it does not deploy with the FANU ...
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Boeing turns Microsoft Flight Simulator into a pilot trainer

In a groundbreaking move, Boeing has teamed up with Microsoft to incorporate Flight Simulator into its professional pilot ...

Boeing is turning Microsoft Flight Simulator into a real pilot training tool

Boeing recently announced the launch of its Procedures Trainer, the first application for its new Virtual Airplane platform, powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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U.S. Navy Looking to Add AGCAS to Super Hornets and Growlers

NAWCAD is seeking sources to add Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (AGCAS) to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G ...
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Boeing to start training pilots with Microsoft Flight Simulator

Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) uses Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Azure to train new and ...
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Cubic to supply 130 P5 IS units for F-35 Lot 20 production aircraft

Lockheed Martin has awarded a contract to Cubic Defense to supply 130 P5 IS for the F-35 Lot 20 aircraft production line.
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Embraer positions A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft as effective counter-UAS platform citing weapons and sensors

Embraer is marketing the A-29 Super Tucano as a counter-UAS platform, highlighting the light attack aircraft's ...
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First Flight Bag: What Fledgling Pilots Need to Succeed

The kneeboard is sort of a lap desk a pilot uses in flight. It doesn’t have to be huge. They can be as simple as a 5-by-7 ...

Microsoft Flight Simulator isn't just for nerdy dads anymore: Boeing will start using its tech to train actual pilots

The Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer is "powered by" the storied aviation sim and Microsoft Azure.