The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions. Big changes are coming to Army aviation, leaders say. The Army is examining a new training model for aviators as its helicopter fleet evolves into a complex network of manned and unmanned aircraft. All 10 were released from the hospital after the mishap, which occurred Thursday on the training ranges at Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada. The grounding marked at least the second such pause the fleet has implemented this year, and the third since October 2022. The new system is a part of "Barracks 2030," an initiative to improve barracks for service members. The services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn't require old-school stencils. One of the crew members was struck by an enemy round, but continued to operate his weapon despite his left arm dangling by a single tendon. By Jon Guttman
4 months ago Navy Times wants to hear from Navy aviators about what's going on in their community. Lawmakers haven't received more details on Osprey proprotor gearboxes, a component that was a factor in the 2023 crash off Japan that killed eight airmen. By Tara Copp, AP
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