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U.S. Launches Military Operations in Venezuela, Maduro ‘Captured’
🚁 Military & Defense

U.S. Launches Military Operations in Venezuela, Maduro ‘Captured’

Airstrikes and helicopter raids have been seen inside Venezuelan territory as President Trump confirms attacks, stating that President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by U.S. forces. After a huge buildup of military assets, unparalleled to anything seen before in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) region, and attacks against alleged drug trafficking vessels as far back […]

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Skopje Airport prepares for unprecedented growth
✈️ Commercial Aviation

Skopje Airport prepares for unprecedented growth

Skopje Airport is poised for strong passenger growth in 2026, driven primarily by the continued expansion of its base carrier, Wizz Air. After handling a record of more than three million passengers in 2025, Macedonia’s main gateway is set to add over 560.000 seats in the first half of the new year alone, representing a year-on-year increase of 33%. However, TAV Macedonia CEO Nejat Kurt says the airport is not pursuing short-term traffic surges. “Our goal is not growth for its own sake, but resp

EX-YU Aviation News • 6d ago
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Eartheye Space reveals contract with Asia-Pacific customer
🚀 Space & Aerospace

Eartheye Space reveals contract with Asia-Pacific customer

SAN FRANCISCO – Eartheye Space will pool data from hundreds of Earth-observation satellites to provide imagery and data to a customer in the Asia-Pacific region. “All Earth observation sensors, including both imaging and non-imaging sensors, are provided under the contract,” which promises multi-sensor tasking, according to the Eartheye Space news release. The contract covers imagery […] The post Eartheye Space reveals contract with Asia-Pacific customer appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Happy New Year!
🛩️ General Aviation

Happy New Year!

My very first post on this site was February 2006, with a crazy plan to fly to all of the British Isles with a runway. I don’t think I managed more than ten: the whole escapade turned out to be a lot more expensive and a lot more time consuming than I had envisioned. But…

Fear of Landing • Jan 02, 2026
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Press Release: Lufthansa’s 100th provides moment of pride and reflection
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Press Release: Lufthansa’s 100th provides moment of pride and reflection

In 2026, Lufthansa marks a major milestone: on January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first “Luft Hansa” was founded, and by April 6 of the same year, it had its maiden flight. This anniversary is not only a reflection on the history of one of aviation’s most iconic brands, but also a significant step... The post Press Release: Lufthansa’s 100th provides moment of pride and reflection appeared first on Runway Girl.

Runway Girl Network • Jan 02, 2026
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Terran Orbital Selected by Lockheed Martin to Provide Satellite Buses for SDA’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer
🚁 Military & Defense

Terran Orbital Selected by Lockheed Martin to Provide Satellite Buses for SDA’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer

IRVINE, CA, Jan. 2, 2025 – Terran Orbital, a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced today that it has been selected by Lockheed […] The post Terran Orbital Selected by Lockheed Martin to Provide Satellite Buses for SDA’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews • Jan 02, 2026
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Denmark Close to Becoming Next P-8 Poseidon Operator
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Denmark Close to Becoming Next P-8 Poseidon Operator

The U.S. has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark of up to three P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, worth $1.8 billion. The U.S. Government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of the P-8 Poseidon to Denmark on Dec. 29, 2025. Should the deal go through, the Danish aircraft […]

The Aviationist • Jan 02, 2026
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SpaceX to lower orbits of some Starlink satellites
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SpaceX to lower orbits of some Starlink satellites

SpaceX plans to lower the orbits of some of its Starlink satellites, a move the company says is intended to improve space safety following two recent incidents. The post SpaceX to lower orbits of some Starlink satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews • Jan 02, 2026
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Premium Economy privacy takes wing, including at British Airways
✈️ Commercial Aviation

Premium Economy privacy takes wing, including at British Airways

You might call it ‘the COVID effect’ but winged privacy is having a serious moment in Premium Economy cabins, as a growing list of operators including American Airlines, All Nippon Airways, EVA Air and LATAM adopt recliners with this delightful feature. British Airways, too, is getting in on the action. Two months ago, it quietly... The post Premium Economy privacy takes wing, including at British Airways appeared first on Runway Girl.

Runway Girl Network • Jan 02, 2026
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Press Release: LOT Polish Airlines unveils new 737 MAX 8 interior
✈️ Commercial Aviation

Press Release: LOT Polish Airlines unveils new 737 MAX 8 interior

LOT Polish Airlines has unveiled a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin interior inspired by Poland’s natural landscapes — in particular the Tatra Mountains and the warm glow of the rising sun, reflected in copper and amber tones. The design continues the visual language already familiar from LOT’s redesigned business lounges, introduced to passengers last... The post Press Release: LOT Polish Airlines unveils new 737 MAX 8 interior appeared first on Runway Girl.

Runway Girl Network • Jan 02, 2026
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Ukraine trained nearly 100 pilots in 2025 as aviation training scales up
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Ukraine trained nearly 100 pilots in 2025 as aviation training scales up

Ukraine has reported training nearly 100 cadet pilots during 2025, as part of a broader effort to expand and professionalize its aviation personnel pipeline while continuing… The post Ukraine trained nearly 100 pilots in 2025 as aviation training scales up appeared first on AeroTime.

AeroTime • Jan 02, 2026
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Airbus vs Boeing: How the Commercial Aircraft Battle Played Out in 2025
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Airbus vs Boeing: How the Commercial Aircraft Battle Played Out in 2025

he long-running rivalry between Airbus and Boeing once again defined the commercial aviation landscape in 2025. While both manufacturers ended the year in far stronger shape than during the pandemic recovery years, the story behind the numbers shows two very different paths to success — and a clear divide between [read more] The post Airbus vs Boeing: How the Commercial Aircraft Battle Played Out in 2025 appeared first on UK Aviation News.

UK Aviation News • Jan 02, 2026
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Oman’s Salam Air to grow Sarajevo service
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Oman’s Salam Air to grow Sarajevo service

NEWS FLASHOmani low cost carrier Salam Air will increase operations on its seasonal Muscat - Sarajevo service during the upcoming 2026 summer season. The airline will restore flights between the two capitals on June 15, over two weeks earlier than last year when operations began on July 2. Furthermore, the carrier will increase frequencies from two to three per week throughout the duration of the season. The additional rotation will be added on Mondays, complementing the Wednesday and Saturday s

EX-YU Aviation News • Jan 02, 2026
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