The F-47’s illustrated features might have been intended as red herrings—or had their proportions exaggerated—all along. That’s no accident.

General Atomics said ground testing of its YFQ-42A began on May 7. The collaborative combat aircraft will fly alongside aircraft like F-35s and F-47s.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has confirmed ground testing for the YFQ-42A, a production-representative test vehicle for the US Air Force’s (USAF) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme. The move marks a step towards its inaugural flight scheduled for later this summer. The ground testing phase began on 7 May 2025.

Aerospace startup JetZero is working to develop a potentially ground-breaking tanker concept, known as the KC-Z4. Featuring a blended-wing body, the KC-Z4 is an ambitious and distinct aircraft, that deviates significantly from conventional tanker designs featuring a fuselage and wings.

Leaders at Tinker Air Force Base highlighted their focus on readiness, technological advancements and efficiency during the 2025 State of the Base update.

Troy Meink, an Air Force veteran who flew missions in the Gulf War and helped oversee America’s spy satellites, was approved Tuesday to serve as the next Air Force secretary.

Qatar dismissed concerns about its offer to give Trump a plane, a day after a bill was introduced in the Senate to prevent a foreign aircraft operating as Air Force One.

The Trump administration first approached Qatar to inquire about acquiring a Boeing 747 that could be used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump, four sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.