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Category: Aviation

Mach 2+ Monsters: Ranking the World’s Fastest Fighter Jets (U.S., Russia, China & More)

MiG-25 “Foxbat”: Mach 2.83 (about 1,900 mph / 3,058 km/h), the fastest operational fighter; in 1976 a defector flew one to Japan and testing reached Mach 3.2, with only a handful remaining in service as recon aircraft. MiG-31 “Foxhound”: Mach 2.83 (≈1,900 mph / 3,058 km/h) long-range interceptor and one of the fastest jets still…
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Drone Law in Doha: What You Must Know Before You Fly

In Qatar, drone operations require prior authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA); unapproved flights are illegal. Only Qatari citizens and permanent residents may operate drones; foreign visitors are not permitted to fly. Every drone flight requires a QCAA permit, and owning a drone does not grant the right to fly. Recreational drone use…
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Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich follows Swiss federal drone law under FOCA; there are no separate Zurich drone laws, though local rules may restrict use near parks, events, or sensitive sites such as the Kasernenareal. There is no distinction between recreational and commercial drone use in Switzerland; both follow the same rules, including registration, pilot testing, insurance, altitude limits,…
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Flying Taxi Showdown: Joby S4 vs Archer Midnight vs Volocopter VoloCity – Who Will Rule the Skies?

Joby S4 is a five-seat eVTOL with a fixed wing and six tilting propellers (four on the wing and two on a V-shaped tail), about 21 ft long with a 39 ft wingspan, capable of cruising up to 200 mph and achieving a usable range of roughly 100 miles. The S4 uses six independent motors…
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Drone Laws in Budapest: What You MUST Know Before You Fly

Hungary follows EU Regulations 2019/945 and 2019/947, applying the Open, Specific, and Certified categories, with Open flights limited to 120 m altitude, Visual Line of Sight, and no flights over large assemblies. Hungary requires national registration for virtually all drones above toy criteria, insurance is mandatory, and any flight within Budapest’s built-up area requires a…
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New Zealand Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Safe & Legal Flying

New Zealand regards drones as aircraft, requiring compliance with Civil Aviation Rules Part 101 (up to 25 kg) and Part 102 (advanced operations). The Civil Aviation Act 2023 came into force on 5 April 2025, reaffirming drone pilots’ duties and enabling new rules like registration and Remote ID. Part 101 requires drones to weigh 25…
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Amsterdam Drone Laws 2025: 8 Key Rules & Regulations You Must Know Before You Fly

In the Netherlands, the open category limits are a maximum altitude of 120 meters, must be flown in Visual Line of Sight, with specific bystander distances (roughly 50 meters for 1–2 kg drones and 150 meters from residential/urban areas), and a maximum take-off weight of 25 kg. All drones with cameras or weighing 250 g…
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Mach 2 Marvels: The Epic Saga of Dassault’s Mirage Fighter Jets

In 1958, the Mirage III became the first Western European combat aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight. The Mirage IIIC entered French service by 1961. The Mirage F1 first flew in 1966 and could land about 60 knots slower than the Mirage III. The Mirage 2000 first flew in 1978 and introduced fly-by-wire…
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Egypt’s Drone Laws Exposed: The 2025 Guide to Permits, No-Fly Zones, and Penalties

Under Law 216 of 2017, Egypt requires a Defense Ministry permit to own or operate a drone, effectively banning recreational use without authorization. Importing or bringing a drone into Egypt without prior approval is illegal, and customs routinely confiscate unapproved drones on entry. Only the smallest “toy” drones are exempt from permits, defined as ≤150…
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F‑22 Raptor’s Explosive 2025: Combat Missions, Big Upgrades & a New Lease on Life

In June 2025, F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing deployed from Langley AFB to the Middle East as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, joining a strike package of 125 U.S. aircraft including B-2 bombers dropping 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on Iran’s Fordow and Natanz, marking the Raptor’s first direct strikes against a nation-state. On July…
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