Aviation

In a shocking turn of events, popular YouTuber and former Olympian, Trevor Jacob, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison. The 30-year-old, known for his daring stunts and captivating content, has found himself on the wrong side of the law. Jacob's YouTube channel, boasting 143,000 subscribers, showcases his audacious feats. Yet his latest stunt, involving the intentional crashing of his airplane, has led to serious legal repercussions.Crash Stunt for Views and SponsorshipOn a fateful day in November 2021, Jacob orchestrated a reckless stunt to boost his video views and fulfill a sponsorship deal with a wallet company. He intentionally crashed his airplane, later destroying the wreckage to obstruct a federal investigation. The incident was documented in a video titled 'I Crashed My Airplane,' which quickly went viral, amassing 2.9 million views.Lying to Federal InvestigatorsJacob initially l...

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has confirmed the selection of Embraer's C-390, a Brazilian aircraft, as the latest addition to the country's Air Force fleet. The decision, made by the Defense Project Promotion Committee, involves an acquisition project valued at 710 billion won (approximately $544.4 million) and is expected to be finalized by 2026. The C-390 will replace the Lockheed Martin C-130J currently in use and is anticipated to significantly enhance South Korea's air transport and peacekeeping capabilities.Strengthening Global OperationsWhile the exact number of aircraft to be purchased remains undisclosed, it is anticipated that South Korea will acquire three units. The country has a history of utilizing its military transport aircraft for global operations, including the recent evacuation of South Koreans from Israel during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The induction of the C-39...