RT by @SpaethFlies: The NTSB normally does not release cockpit voice recorder audio from accidents. In this case, however, they published a spectrogram image, and people were able to reconstruct portions of the audio from it. It appears the NTSB later realized the issue and temporarily shut down the docket system.
What are your thoughts on this mistake?
2026-05-23
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RT by @SpaethFlies: Unfortunately, that is true.
Here is the reconstruction.
2026-05-23
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Night Stalker MH-47 Chinooks May Get Aerial Refueling Tanker Role
Special ops MH-47 Chinooks that could refuel other aircraft midair would give the Night Stalkers their own organic tanker capability.
https://www.twz.com/air/night-stalker-mh-47-chinooks-may-get-aerial-refueling-tanker-role
2026-05-22
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Inside SOCOM’s Search For New Machine Guns, Rifles And Ammo
Lt. Col. Alan Wood, SOCOM's Program Manager for Lethality, offers some exclusive insights into the future of SOCOM small arms.
https://www.twz.com/land/inside-socoms-search-for-new-machine-guns-rifles-and-ammo
2026-05-22
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RT by @thewarzonewire: U.S. Military’s LUCAS Kamikaze Drone Is Getting Hivemind Swarming Capability
Shield AI is providing the software to unlock the combat-proven LUCAS's cooperative swarming potential, which could drastically increase its lethality.
https://www.twz.com/air/u-s-militarys-lucas-kamikaze-drone-is-getting-hivemind-swarming-capability
2026-05-22
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RT by @thewarzonewire: New Engines Key To Night Stalker MH-60M Black Hawk Upgrade Plans
The Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program has promised a major boost in performance for Black Hawk helicopters, but its future is murky.
https://www.twz.com/air/new-engines-key-to-night-stalker-mh-60m-black-hawk-upgrade-plans
2026-05-22
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RT by @SpaethFlies: No audio, but the text transcription from the MD-11 crash synced to the reconstruction using the data recorder.
2026-05-22
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RT by @SpaethFlies: Caught on camera! A Passengers on a Viva Aerobus flight captured the moments when a lightning strike hit the aircraft as it approached AIFA, coming from Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.
#aircraft
2026-05-22
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Hunt For C-146 Wolfhound Special Ops Transport Plane Replacement Underway
On any given day, C-146s are criss-crossing the globe to far-flung locales, but they are increasingly difficult to sustain.
https://www.twz.com/air/hunt-for-c-146-wolfhound-special-ops-transport-plane-replacement-underway
2026-05-21
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These Are The American Destroyers Actually Equipped With Laser Weapons
The U.S. Navy has placed directed energy systems on nine surface combatants and is looking to expand testing and deployment of similar systems across the fleet.
https://www.twz.com/sea/these-are-the-american-destroyers-actually-equipped-with-laser-weapons
2026-05-21
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Germany Unveils Latest Tranche 4 Eurofighter
With an advanced radar and other upgrades, the Tranche 4 Eurofighter is increasingly central to Berlin’s airpower plans.
https://www.twz.com/air/germany-unveils-latest-tranche-4-eurofighter
2026-05-21
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Navy Working On Teaming SEALs In Mini-Submarines With Underwater Drones
Pairing uncrewed underwater vehicles and SEALs in submersibles opens the door to new operational possibilities, but there are challenges.
Exclusive:
https://www.twz.com/sea/navy-working-on-teaming-seals-in-mini-submarines-with-underwater-drones
2026-05-21
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The White House Ballroom Is A Deep Fortress In Disguise
We now know the building goes six floors underground and will have "the greatest drone empire you've ever seen that's going to protect Washington" on its roof.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/the-white-house-ballroom-is-a-deep-fortress-in-disguise
2026-05-21
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RT by @SpaethFlies: NEW: For the first time, the NTSB has released security video of the fatal UPS Boeing MD-11F crash in Louisville last November.
The video shows the left engine separating from the wing after the catastrophic failure of the aft engine mount.
2026-05-21
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Pretty cool - world's first @ATRaircraft
#ATR72 in "bizjet" layout with just 26 seats 1+1 for Berjaya #Malaysia #avgeek #paxex
https://youtu.be/AmC9iHANUu8?si=Yhxqu21tHoiCSHmu
2026-05-21
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RT by @SpaethFlies: NTSB has released a new animation showing how the left engine separated from the wing of the UPS MD-11F crash in Louisville.
On Nov. 4, 2025, UPS Flight 2976 crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing all 3 crew members and 11 people on the ground, while injuring 23 others.
The aircraft involved was MD-11F N259UP.
2026-05-21
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RT by @SpaethFlies: The same part that caused UPS MD-11 crash has failed ten times before, NTSB said Tuesday in first day of investigative hearing
In post-accident investigation, UPS found three planes showed signs of that part migrating
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-maintained-plane-flaw-found-10-other-times-ntsb-finds/
2026-05-21
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Plan To Test OA-1K Skyraider II’s Rapid Deployability Outlined By Air Force Special Ops Command
The Air Force also plans to add laser-guided rockets to the OA-1K’s armament as it works toward operational capability amid relevance concerns.
https://www.twz.com/air/plan-to-test-oa-1k-skyraider-iis-rapid-deployability-outlined-by-air-force-special-ops-command
2026-05-20
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BlitzBox Packs 100 Weaponized Drones Into An Unassuming Container
DZYNE's BlitzBox is exactly the kind of containerized drone launcher the U.S. military is now very actively pursuing.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/blitzbox-packs-100-weaponized-drones-into-an-unassuming-container
2026-05-20
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Sweden Chooses Unusual French Design For Its New Frigates
The security situation in Europe led Sweden to choose the in-production FDI design, but it will be packed with Swedish weapon systems.
https://www.twz.com/sea/sweden-chooses-unusual-french-design-for-its-new-frigates
2026-05-20
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