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Operation Absolute Resolve: How 150+ Aircraft and Aviation Precision Defined the Capture of NicolĂĄs Maduro
🚁 Military & Defense

Operation Absolute Resolve: How 150+ Aircraft and Aviation Precision Defined the Capture of NicolĂĄs Maduro

Operation Absolute Resolve details the aviation-driven mission that brought over 150 aircraft together to support the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. In the early hours of Saturday, 3 January 2026, an aviation-heavy U.S. military operation unfolded over and around Venezuela that culminated in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his […] The post Operation Absolute Resolve: How 150+ Aircraft and Aviation Precision Defined the Capture of Nicolás Maduro appeared first on A

AVGeekery • Jan 04, 2026
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SpaceX launches next second-generation Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellite
🚀 Space & Aerospace

SpaceX launches next second-generation Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellite

MILAN – A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, successfully launched a second-generation satellite for Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Earth observation constellation, on Jan. 2 at 6:09 p.m. Pacific time.   The Falcon 9 deployed COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3, the third into a sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 618 kilometers at 2:22 […] The post SpaceX launches next second-generation Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews • Jan 03, 2026
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New Details Emerge about Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. Raid in Venezuela
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New Details Emerge about Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. Raid in Venezuela

U.S. officials detail Operation Absolute Resolve, revealing the scale, planning, and aftermath of the joint operation that captured Venezuela’s president. Following the U.S. special operation in Venezuela in the night of Jan. 3, 2026, a press conference was held by the U.S. administration, attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Chairman […]

The Aviationist • Jan 03, 2026
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U.S. Launches Military Operations in Venezuela, Maduro ‘Captured’
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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 […]

The Aviationist • Jan 03, 2026
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Skopje Airport prepares for unprecedented growth
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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, 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 • Jan 03, 2026
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Eartheye Space reveals contract with Asia-Pacific customer
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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.

SpaceNews • Jan 03, 2026
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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
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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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