WOFA – The World of Aviation https://worldofaviation.com The world's leading aviation news website Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:57:44 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Favicon-150x150.png WOFA – The World of Aviation https://worldofaviation.com 32 32 Singapore Changi wins Skytrax best airport award https://worldofaviation.com/2023/03/singapore-changi-wins-skytrax-best-airport-award/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:46:01 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=95124 The latest rankings put Tokyo's Haneda in third, South Korea's Incheon International Airport in fourth and Paris Charles de Gaulle in fifth. ]]> Dislodged fuel filter blamed for Virgin Orbit failure https://worldofaviation.com/2023/02/dislodged-fuel-filter-blamed-for-virgin-orbit-failure/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:44:02 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=95099 The business confirmed the findings in a recent release, noting that a “comprehensive” examination indicated that a filter dislodged from its correct position during the launch phase.]]> B-21 Raider set to be unveiled before year’s end https://worldofaviation.com/2022/09/b-21-raider-set-to-be-unveiled-before-years-end/ https://worldofaviation.com/2022/09/b-21-raider-set-to-be-unveiled-before-years-end/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:23:42 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94766 The stealth bomber is the arguably most anticipated military aircraft in history – the 'sequel' to the $2 billion, UFO-like B-2 Spirit. ]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2022/09/b-21-raider-set-to-be-unveiled-before-years-end/feed/ 1 General Dynamics wins USAF cyber contract https://worldofaviation.com/2022/09/general-dynamics-wins-usaf-cyber-contract/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:17:07 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94747 The company has been tasked with designing, developing and delivering a classified data at rest (DAR) high assurance Inline Media Encryptor (IME).]]> Boeing unveils new combat aircraft facility https://worldofaviation.com/2022/09/boeing-unveils-new-combat-aircraft-facility/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:57 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94752 The purpose-built centre is expected to house the production of advanced composite components for current and future combat aircraft.   ]]> RAF Typhoons to receive multi-billion-dollar upgrades https://worldofaviation.com/2022/07/raf-typhoons-to-receive-multi-billion-dollar-upgrades/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:42:45 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94555 The new radar system is expected to improve the fleet’s electronic warfare (EW) capability, enabling the aircraft to simultaneously detect, identify and track multiple targets in the air and on the ground.]]> Global Poseidon fleet size hits 150 https://worldofaviation.com/2022/07/global-poseidon-fleet-size-hits-150/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:04:34 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94536 Boeing has announced that it has delivered its 150th P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, marking the latest milestone for the defence and aerospace company's ISR platform.]]> Airports won’t fully recover from COVID until late 2024 https://worldofaviation.com/2022/06/airports-wont-fully-recover-from-covid-until-late-2024/ https://worldofaviation.com/2022/06/airports-wont-fully-recover-from-covid-until-late-2024/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:01:48 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94494 Airports Council International's latest report said the industry is struggling to deal with “significant headwinds” such as labour shortages, inflation and the risk of an economic downturn.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2022/06/airports-wont-fully-recover-from-covid-until-late-2024/feed/ 1 Feature: How fighter jet pilots withstand high G https://worldofaviation.com/2022/06/feature-how-fighter-jet-pilots-withstand-high-g/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:00:13 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94447 Bradley Elliott discusses what aviators can do to help their bodies fight back against the effects of extreme acceleration.]]> Northrop Grumman deploys new autonomous helicopter https://worldofaviation.com/2022/01/northrop-grumman-deploys-new-autonomous-helicopter/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:10:05 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94083 The aircraft will initially be used aboard the US Navy's USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) by Sea Combat Squadron 22, Detachment 5.]]>