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IFR Aircraft Loses Separation With 1,500 Foot Tall Antenna
When you're on an IFR flight plan, it's a natural assumption that ATC is a big part of the safety of your flight.
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6 Tips To Improve Your Radio Calls
When it comes to radio calls, there's always room for improvement...
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What's An LDA Approach?
Here's what a Localizer Directional Aid (LDA) approach is, and how it's different than an ILS.
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U.S. Launches Military Operations in Venezuela, Maduro āCapturedā
Airstrikes and helicopter raids have been seen inside Venezuelan territory as President Trump confirms attacks, stating that President NicolĆ”s 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 [ā¦]
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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, Macedoniaās 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. āOur goal is not growth for its own sake, but resp
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Eartheye Space reveals contract with Asia-Pacific customer
SAN FRANCISCO ā Eartheye Space will pool data from hundreds of Earth-observation satellites to provide imagery and data to a customer in the Asia-Pacific region. āAll Earth observation sensors, including both imaging and non-imaging sensors, are provided under the contract,ā which promises multi-sensor tasking, according to the Eartheye Space news release. The contract covers imagery [ā¦] The post Eartheye Space reveals contract with Asia-Pacific customer appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Airbus searches for museum homes for retiring Beluga cargo fleet
Airbus is facing an unusual challenge as it retires its first-generation BelugaST cargo aircraft: finding places large enoughā¦ The post Airbus searches for museum homes for retiring Beluga cargo fleet appeared first on AeroTime.
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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 donāt 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. Butā¦
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Press Release: Lufthansaās 100th provides moment of pride and reflection
In 2026, Lufthansa marks a major milestone: on January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first āLuft Hansaā 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 aviationās most iconic brands, but also a significant step... The post Press Release: Lufthansaās 100th provides moment of pride and reflection appeared first on Runway Girl.
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Terran Orbital Selected by Lockheed Martin to Provide Satellite Buses for SDAās Tranche 3 Tracking Layer
IRVINE, CA, Jan. 2, 2025 ā Terran Orbital, a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced today that it has been selected by Lockheed [ā¦] The post Terran Orbital Selected by Lockheed Martin to Provide Satellite Buses for SDAās Tranche 3 Tracking Layer appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Cathay Pacificās Retro A350 Spotted Ahead Of 80th Anniversary Celebrations
Aviation enthusiasts have been buzzing this week after images and videos emerged showing a Cathayā¦
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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 [ā¦]
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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.
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Brazil clears United Airlinesā $100 million investment in Azul
Brazilās antitrust authority has approved United Airlinesā plan to increase its minority stake in Azul Linhas AĆ©reas, clearing the way forā¦ The post Brazil clears United Airlinesā $100 million investment in Azul appeared first on AeroTime.
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Premium Economy privacy takes wing, including at British Airways
You might call it āthe COVID effectā 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.
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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 Polandās natural landscapes ā 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 LOTās 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.
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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 continuingā¦ The post Ukraine trained nearly 100 pilots in 2025 as aviation training scales up appeared first on AeroTime.
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Changi Airportās Terminal 5 underground link to reach Terminal 2 in four minutes
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has unveiled an underground people-mover system that will enable connections between the future Terminalā¦ The post Changi Airportās Terminal 5 underground link to reach Terminal 2 in four minutes appeared first on AeroTime.
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A Growing Force: Which Airlines Fly the COMAC C909 in 2026?
The COMAC C909 ā better known for most of its life as the ARJ21-700 āā¦
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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 ā 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.