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A Flight Back in Time
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A Flight Back in Time

Aviation means many things to many people for many reasons. Some fly, some build, some simply enjoy taking it all in. For James Raymond, EAA 1170677, aviation now is a way to relive fond memories and times that have passed, and for his 91st birthday, he wanted to go for one more flight. When James […]

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Rare Helicopter Simulator Being Restored
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Rare Helicopter Simulator Being Restored

When we think about aviation restoration, we tend to think about tube-and-fabric antiques getting stripped down or warbirds getting dug out of a field. Sometimes, preserving aviation history happens on a smaller scale — like David Teitelbaum’s 1959 helicopter flight simulator. David, EAA 241322, is a helicopter pilot and serial builder — he’s even built […]

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U.S. Air Force seeks VTOL drone for operations in Qatar
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U.S. Air Force seeks VTOL drone for operations in Qatar

The United States Air Force has issued a request for information seeking vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aircraft systems capable of operating from austere locations to support operations conducted by Task Force 99, according to a notice released March 5. The effort reflects a requirement to expand operational flexibility for intelligence, surveillance, and […]

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Unlocking AI in space: the case for greater industry and space agency collaboration
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Unlocking AI in space: the case for greater industry and space agency collaboration

For decades, space has served as humanity’s most demanding testing laboratory, where only the most resilient technologies survive the vacuum, radiation and temperature extremes beyond Earth’s protective embrace. Today, we stand at an inflection point where artificial intelligence is poised to fundamentally transform how we explore, understand and operate in space. But making AI-powered space […] The post Unlocking AI in space: the case for greater industry and space agency collaboration appeared

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Delta Announces Executive Leadership Changes; John Laughter to Retire After 30-Year Career
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Delta Announces Executive Leadership Changes; John Laughter to Retire After 30-Year Career

March 5, 2026 Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced several executive leadership changes as the company prepares for the retirement of longtime operations leader John Laughter. Laughter, Executive Vice President, Chief of Operations and President of Delta TechOps, will retire on April 30 after more than 30 years with the airline. He began his […]

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Air Tahiti Nui announces the opening of a direct route between Tahiti and Australia
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Air Tahiti Nui announces the opening of a direct route between Tahiti and Australia

PAPEETE, French Polynesia, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Air Tahiti Nui continues to develop its international network and announces the launch of new direct service between Papeete and Sydney (PPT–SYD). This new service forms part of the airline’s strategy to sustainably strengthen French Polynesia’s connectivity with major regional hubs across the South Pacific. The inaugural flight is scheduled for […]

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Finnair reports higher passenger numbers and improved load factor in February
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Finnair reports higher passenger numbers and improved load factor in February

Finnair carried 904,400 passengers in February 2026, representing a 6.9% increase compared with the same month last year, when industrial action constrained operations. Capacity and traffic growth The airline’s capacity (ASK) increased 4.8% year-on-year, largely reflecting the end of last year’s labour disruptions and additional frequencies to key destinations including Osaka, Tokyo, and Dallas, as […]

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Norwegian Group reports strong February demand with high load factors
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Norwegian Group reports strong February demand with high load factors

The Norwegian Air Shuttle Group recorded solid passenger demand in February 2026, carrying 1.6 million passengers across its airlines. The main carrier transported 1.32 million passengers, while regional subsidiary Widerøe carried 298,000, reflecting healthy demand despite the traditionally quieter winter period. Norwegian: High load factor despite lower capacity In February, Norwegian’s capacity (ASK) declined 5% […]

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