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India.com
24-05-2025
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- India.com
Why did world's most mysterious aircraft take flight? What mission is RAT-55 aircraft on? It is suggested that US is..., suspicions rise over its...
(File) New Delhi: The world's most secretive aircraft NT-43A/737-200, also known as RAT-55, has made a highly rare flight. This aircraft is the most secretive plane of the US Air Force Material Command, which has been transformed into a modified radar cross-section measurement platform, and it has made this extremely rare flight. During its journey, it made two stops, one in Arkansas and the other in Texas. During this time, we got to see very rare close information about the working of the most intriguing 737 of the world's most mysterious aircraft. It is important to mention that 'RAT55', officially known as NT-43A, is an extremely confidential and specially modified Boeing 737-200 aircraft of the US Air Force (USAF). Its main purpose is to test stealth technology, making it a crucial component of America's defense capabilities. RAT55 landed at Rick Husband International Airport in Amarillo, Texas at 2:40 PM and departed at 3:40 PM. It was allowed to return to Tonopah Test Range Airport. The RAT55 aircraft took off from the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) to Northwest Arkansas National Airport. During its return, it presumably stopped for fuel in Amarillo. However, it is currently unclear why it went to Arkansas at this time. Questions are arising about what secret mission America is engaged in. Is the U.S. testing a new military weapon or is it working on plans to incorporate a new stealth weapon into its fleet? It is called 'The Rat' due to its unusual shape. This aircraft is equipped with advanced radar and sensors that detect stealth planes. Consequently, there has been a deep interest among people after seeing 'RAT55' taking off from the Nevada Test and Training Range. It stopped at Northwest Arkansas National Airport and Amarillo in Texas. Its public appearance has attracted the attention of aviation enthusiasts. Although the exact mission objectives have not been made public, experts believe that 'RAT55' is used for testing and evaluating stealth technologies.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Corrective to May 18 story on old jet planes
In a May 18 story about old jet planes still in use in Canada, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that the Boeing 737-200 is the only jet plane approved to land on a gravel runway. In fact, there is at least one other commercial jet with such approval. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Filipino Times
04-05-2025
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- Filipino Times
NNIC moves to clear 27 abandoned aircraft at NAIA to boost safety, efficiency
New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has launched efforts to clear 27 abandoned aircraft from the general aviation area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), in a move aimed at improving airside safety, maximizing operational capacity, and optimizing limited airport space. Some of these aircraft have been idle for over a decade, such as a Cessna 421B parked since 2009 and a Boeing 737-200 that has occupied more than 865 square meters of the North Taxiway Extension since 2015. Their prolonged presence not only limits space for active aircraft but also raises safety and security concerns. The initiative is part of NNIC's broader modernization push since it assumed control of airport operations in September 2024. In coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), NNIC has formally identified and issued notices to the registered owners or authorized representatives of the abandoned planes. NNIC is calling on these parties to immediately coordinate with the corporation to verify ownership and arrange for the aircraft's retrieval or proper disposal. Failure to respond will result in removal and disposal in line with existing laws and regulations. The clearing of these aircraft is expected to ease congestion, improve aircraft parking and ground maneuvering, and support the ongoing transformation of NAIA into a safer and more efficient international gateway.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
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- Yahoo
DC plane crash recalls similar event in 1982
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia on Wednesday night before both aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River. Sixty-four people were on the plane, which departed from Wichita, Kansas. Three Army soldiers were aboard the helicopter, which was on a training flight at the time, officials said. No survivors are expected. The incident recalls a similar tragedy that took place 43 years ago. On Jan. 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge in downtown Washington, D.C., and plunged into the icy waters of the Potomac. The Boeing 737-200 that was en route to Tampa departed from Runway 36 at Washington National Airport at 4 p.m., despite the dangerous blizzard conditions, according to various media reports at the time. The plane, struggling to gain altitude, only rose a few hundred feet in the air after takeoff before suddenly dropping toward the bridge, shearing off the tops of cars and crashing into the river. In total, 78 passengers, crew members and motorists died in the crash, according to officials. Five people were rescued from the frigid waters of the Potomac. MORE: DC plane crash marks first major commercial crash in US since Buffalo crash in 2009 The National Transportation Safety Board determined the cause of the crash to be pilot error, along with improper deicing procedures. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a report that the flight "experienced difficulty in climbing immediately following rotation and subsequently stalled." "Loss of control was determined to be due to reduction in aerodynamic lift resulting from ice and snow that had accumulated on the airplane's wings during prolonged ground operation at National Airport," the FAA said. Flight attendant Kelly Duncan, the only crew member on board who survived, told ABC News in 1982 that the crash seemed unreal. "My next feeling was that I was just floating through white and I felt like I was dying and I just thought, 'I'm not really ready to die,'" she said at the time. DC plane crash recalls similar event in 1982 originally appeared on
