Watch Live Coverage of Second Attempt of SpaceX Starship First Flight Test

STARBASE, TEXAS – Watch SpaceX‘ live coverage of the second attempt of the first flight test of a fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket from Starbase in Texas, after the first attempt was scrubbed due to to an issue with the pressurization system in the Super Heavy booster. The Starship SN24 spacecraft is a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and … Continue reading Watch Live Coverage of Second Attempt of SpaceX Starship First Flight Test

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023Leave a comment

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FIRST FLIGHT OF THE BOEING F-15EX

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – The Boeing F-15EX took off for the first time for its inaugural flight on February 2, 2021, DefenseNews reported. The F-15EX should initially conduct its first flight on February 1, but was canceled due to weather conditions. This milestone will allow Boeing to deliver the first 2 planes to the USAF by the end of March, 2021. Boeing test pilot Matt … Continue reading FIRST FLIGHT OF THE BOEING F-15EX

FLYHIGH.NEWSFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021Leave a comment

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THE DAY AN AIRBUS A380 DREW A CHRISTMAS TREE OVER GERMANY

HAMBURG, GERMANY – Three years ago – on December 13, 2017 – Airbus A380 test pilots were getting into the Christmas spirit by ‘drawing’ a giant Christmas tree on a flightpath in the sky over Germany and Denmark during a test flight. This was only to be seen on radar, as you can watch in the next flightradar24 video by Jerry Taha Aviation. Who could … Continue reading THE DAY AN AIRBUS A380 DREW A CHRISTMAS TREE OVER GERMANY

FLYHIGH.NEWSDecember 22, 2020December 22, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – BOEING 777X FIRST FLIGHT

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Last week Boeing shared this beautiful video of the 777X’ first flight. On January 25, 2020, the Boeing 777X took off for its first flight at Paine Field in Everett, Washington at 10:09 AM local time. During a 3 hour and 51 minute flight over Washington state, 777X Chief Pilot Van Chaney and Boeing Chief Pilot Craig Bomben began exercising the airplane’s … Continue reading VIDEO – BOEING 777X FIRST FLIGHT

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THE BOEING 777X TAKES FLIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – After years of designing and testing, and after 2 earlier attempts this week, the Boeing 777X has made it’s first flight Saturday on January 25, 2019. Due to extreme winds at Paine Field the takeoff was canceled on Friday, after the first flight already had to be canceled on Thursday, due to thunder storms. The weather on Saturday still wasn’t great, but … Continue reading THE BOEING 777X TAKES FLIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME

Jerry TahaJanuary 25, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – WATCH THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE BOEING 777X LIVE!

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – After 2 earlier attempts this week, the beautiful 777X is going to fly for the first time! Due to extreme winds at Paine Field the takeoff was canceled yesterday, after the 777X’ maiden flight already had to be canceled on Thursday, due to thunder storms. Watch live how Boeing’s 777X test aircraft number one takes flight for the first time at Paine … Continue reading VIDEO – WATCH THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE BOEING 777X LIVE!

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 25, 2020November 27, 20202 Comments

The Boeing's 777X three key features explained - engines, wings and fuselage

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VIDEO – BOEING’S 777X ENGINES, WINGS AND FUSELAGE EXPLAINED

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – It’s almost time for the stunning 777X to fly today! Due to extreme winds at Paine Field the takeoff was canceled yesterday, after the 777X’ maiden flight already had to be canceled on Thursday, due to thunder storms. Boeing will try again today at 10:00 AM (PST). For now though, take a look at what defines the Boeing 777X. ☆☆☆ (Head image: … Continue reading VIDEO – BOEING’S 777X ENGINES, WINGS AND FUSELAGE EXPLAINED

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 25, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

Royal Navy F-35B completes first phase of test flights on HMS Queen Elizabeth

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VIDEO – ROYAL NAVY F-35B LIGHTNINGS COMPLETE FIRST PHASE OF FLIGHT TESTS WITH HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND – Royal Navy F-35B Lightnings have disembarked on completion of the first phase of operational tests onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in the USA. This 5-week period has been a significant, and historic step towards their first operational deployment together in 2021. The test period included further flying with USMC F-35Bs. Watch how leading photographer Dan Shepherd captured the adrenaline-fuelled action onboard in this … Continue reading VIDEO – ROYAL NAVY F-35B LIGHTNINGS COMPLETE FIRST PHASE OF FLIGHT TESTS WITH HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH