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IFR Alternate Weather Requirements For Precision And Non-Precision Approaches
What are the minimums for precision and non-precision?
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🚁 Military & Defense
Russia delivers two modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers
Russia claims to have delivered two modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces, a modest but politically significant addition… The post Russia delivers two modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers appeared first on AeroTime.
🛩️ General Aviation
Flydubai boosts Ljubljana service
NEWS FLASHFlydubai will increase operations between its hub and the Slovenian capital during the 2026 summer season. The airline plans to maintain five weekly services between the two cities, up from four last summer. The additional weekly rotation will be added on Mondays, complementing the Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday schedule. During the January - October period in 2025, Flydubai handled 48.058 passengers on its Ljubljana service. The figure represents a year-on-year increase of 2.5
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
Belgrade-bound family sues KLM over bedbugs
A family from Virginia in the United States bound for Serbia with KLM has filed a federal lawsuit after alleging that their transatlantic journey aboard the airline turned into a distressing ordeal due to a bedbug infestation in the aircraft cabin. Romulo Albuquerque, his wife, Lisandra Garcia and their two children, Benicio and Lorenzo Albuquerque, travelled from Roanoke to Atlanta with Delta, after which they continued to Belgrade via Amsterdam with KLM. Roughly two hours into the overnight fl
🚁 Military & Defense
Israel Signs Contract for 25 F-15IA Aircraft
The Israeli Air Force will get 25 new F-15IA fighter jets as part of a deal worth up to $8.5 billion, with 25 more jets on option. The Israeli Air Force will get new F-15s based on the Advanced Eagle variant, called F-15IA (Israel Advanced). The contract, worth up to $8.5 billion, was signed on […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Press Release: Ontario airport’s visitor pass program nears 100,000 users
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approaching a major milestone with its innovative ONT+ Visitor Pass Program, which is on track to surpass 100,000 registered users – a significant achievement that underscores both the program’s popularity and ONT’s leadership in reimagining the airport experience. Launched in 2022, ONT+ is a free digital visitor pass program that allows non-ticketed visitors to... The post Press Release: Ontario airport’s visitor pass program nears 100,
🛩️ General Aviation
Happy New Year! Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes Vol 2 update coming & what is going in Hush-Kit world
Happy New Year! A year (and a gazillion maiden flights of new Chinese aircraft types) has passed. 2025 was a bugger for many, but it also had some cool moments in the world of aviation. Experimental aircraft are weird again, which is wonderful. Three engines is fashionable. Which is pleasingly mental. After years of aircraft […]
📋 Regulatory & Policy
Freezing Rain: How It Forms
According to the FAA, freezing rain is created when snow falls through a warm layer, then through a sub-zero layer of air.
🛩️ General Aviation
3 Ways To Identify Mountain Waves From Forecasts
Forecasts are excellent tools for being able to pinpoint mountain wave activity. Here's how to use them so you can avoid uncomfortable and dangerous flight conditions on your next mountain crossing.
🛩️ General Aviation
Crosswind Landing Technique: Control Inputs
Rudder, then aileron, or both at the same time?
✈️ Commercial Aviation
The David Neeleman Interview
Recorded on-stage at our recent Skift Aviation Forum, Gordon sits down with aviation legend David Neeleman. In this fast-paced discussion, few topics are left on the table, as we hear Neeleman's views on everything from the health of the U.S. airline industry to sustainable aviation fuels. For details of upcoming Skift events, visit live.skift.com Listen […]
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★ HAPPY NEW YEAR ★
BelgradeHappy New Year and welcome to 2026 to all EX-YU Aviation News visitors. If you are reading this today count yourself amongst the site's very loyal readers. Many thanks to you for your ongoing support! ZagrebMay this year bring all aviation enthusiasts and professionals success, blue skies and tailwinds. Buckle up for a fantastic flight through 2026Ljubljana ✈ Sretna nova godina Srećna nova godina Срећна нова година Среќна нова година Srečno novo leto Gëzuar Vitin e Ri ✈ SkopjePodgor
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Trending in 2025
As we enter the first day of 2026, this is what you read, liked and discussed the most on EX-YU Aviation News in the past year according to accumulated statistics.✈ MOST POPULAR NEWS ✈1. Wizz Air launching new Skopje and Ohrid routes in 2026, September 32. Wizz Air to shut Vienna base, end three EX-YU routes, September 113. Air Serbia passengers on eight-hour flight to nowhere, September 234. Air Serbia discontinues route after three years of service, October 145. Britis
🛩️ General Aviation
Happy New Year 2026!
Filled with Blessings!In whispered dreams, the old year fades,With lessons learned and joys that cascaded.The clock strikes twelve, a vibrant sigh,A tapestry of stars, the endless sky.Hope unfurls like blossoms in spring,Each petal cradling the joy we bring.With every heartbeat, let courage arise,To paint the future in radiant skies.Beneath the weight of yesterday’s care,We rise together, inspired to dare.With hands held tight, we’ll journey this way,Chasing the dawn of a brand new day.Through l
🚁 Military & Defense
Gogo launches 5G air-to-ground network for business aviation
Gogo, a US-based inflight connectivity provider serving business, military, and government aircraft worldwide, said it has completed flight… The post Gogo launches 5G air-to-ground network for business aviation appeared first on AeroTime.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Landspace targets $1 billion for reusable rockets as IPO application accepted
Landspace, one of China’s leading launch startups, has had its application for an initial public offering accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market. The post Landspace targets $1 billion for reusable rockets as IPO application accepted appeared first on SpaceNews.
🛩️ General Aviation
40 Years Since Tridents Last Flew in the UK
On 31 December 1985, a quiet but significant moment in British aviation history took place.…
🛩️ General Aviation
Hindustan Aeronautics completes first flight of Dhruv NG civil helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has completed the first flight of the Dhruv New Generation (NG) multi-role helicopter, marking… The post Hindustan Aeronautics completes first flight of Dhruv NG civil helicopter appeared first on AeroTime.
🚁 Military & Defense
Saab Receives French Contract for two GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft
The French government is acquiring two Saab GlobalEye platforms, with an option for two more, to maintain a credible and deterrent airborne radar capability. Saab announced on Dec. 30, 2025, that it has been formally contracted by the French Direction Générale de l’Armement (Directorate General of Armaments – DGA) for the procurement of two GlobalEye […]