Bangladeshi Aircraft Crashes at Kathmandu Airport

A plane has crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, officials say. The plane, operated by US-Bangla, veered off the runway while landing on Monday afternoon, causing a blaze that firefighters have been tackling. It was not immediately known how many passengers were on board when the plane which caught fire. “We are trying … Read more

Sikorsky CH-53K Completes Critical Flight Envelope Expansion with 36,000-pound External Lift

The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion completed an external lift of a 36,000-pound payload at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center, achieving a maximum weight on the single center point cargo hook. This milestone marks completion of critical flight envelope expansion activities for the CH-53K as Sikorsky prepares to deliver the first aircraft to the U.S. Marine … Read more