In modern warfare, airpower is arguably the most important asset that a military can have.  From the P-51 Mustang to the F-22 Raptor, the U.S has always been good in this regard. With the strongest arsenal of fighter jets in the world, the U.S is usually defines “modern airpower” instead of striving for it. As such, it’s no surprise that so many countries have joined up with America so that they can get a piece of the latest batch of fighter jets. In the 90’s, the U.S, Canada, the U.K, Australia, the Netherlands, and their allies formed the Joint Strike Fighter program. The JSF program was…

Boeing delivered its first batch of all-new 787 Dreamliners this month, ushering in a new generation of commercial aircraft. The Dreamliner is more efficient and offers more passenger comfort than its predecessors, and it’s being dubbed as the “first new airplane of the 21st century” by Boeing execs. Boeing’s Dreamliner is unique because it’s lighter and faster than older planes, while offering greater fuel-efficiency. Its structure also sets it apart, as it’s composed largely of composite materials rather than sheets of aluminum. Travelers will benefit from the Dreamliner’s…

Boeing’s long-delayed 787 Dreamliner has finally finished flight testing and is ready for delivery. Airlines looking to add the 787 to their fleets will benefit from the plane’s advanced technology, which makes it far more efficient than comparable aircraft. Passengers will also benefit from technology inside the 787′s cabin. According to Mark Larson, technical manager at Boeing’s Dreamliner Gallery, all 787s now in production will be fitted with Android-based servers and touchscreens. Google’s Android operating system will be used to provide music, video and even airline-specific…

Boeing has just wrapped up the final tests needed to certify its new Rolls-Royce-powered 787 Dreamliner. Although the 787 faced well publicized delays, Boeing is now preparing to make its first deliveries next month. Boeing has more than 800 orders for the $185.2 million 787 on the books. More than 200 orders are for the “stretched” 787-9 variant, which can carry up to 290 passengers. “We are very pleased with the performance of the airplane during the Function & Reliability and Extended Operations testing over the last month,” said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the…