🛩️ General Aviation
Skyborne Launches Partial Pathway for PPL Holders
New program allows those with a private pilot certificate to bypass primary training and begin Part 141 instrument rating.
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🚀 Space & Aerospace
FCC clears Logos to deploy more than 4,000 broadband satellites
Logos Space Services has secured U.S. regulatory approval to deploy up to 4,178 low Earth orbit broadband satellites. The post FCC clears Logos to deploy more than 4,000 broadband satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
SWISS takes delivery of second Airbus A350-900 in classic livery: pictures
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its second brand-new Airbus A350-900 in Zurich, further expanding… The post SWISS takes delivery of second Airbus A350-900 in classic livery: pictures appeared first on AeroTime.
🛩️ General Aviation
Air Serbia upgrades IFE offering
NEWS FLASHAir Serbia has entered into a partnership with TS Media, one of the largest content producers and providers in Central and Eastern Europe. The agreement will see a significant number of contemporary Serbian films and television series added to the carrier’s in-flight entertainment system on board its Airbus A330-200 aircraft, complementing the existing international selection. The deal will also expand the overall volume of content available to passengers as part of the IFE offering. “
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Starlux Airlines starts new route between Taipei and Prague
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has launched its first ever service to Europe, connecting Prage-Ruzyne (PRG) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). The… The post Starlux Airlines starts new route between Taipei and Prague appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
AutoFlight unveils Matrix: world’s first five-ton eVTOL for up to 10 passengers
Chinese electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer AutoFlight has unveiled ‘Matrix’, a five-ton air taxi that… The post AutoFlight unveils Matrix: world’s first five-ton eVTOL for up to 10 passengers appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
How Many 747s Did Boeing Build?
The reign of the Queen of the Skies: Unveiling the staggering total of Boeing 747s built.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Emirates Slashes 20% Flights On Massive 615-Seat A380s: Full List Of Dropped Routes
What is behind this surprising move? Discover which destinations are losing Emirates' low-premium 615-seat A380s.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Sun PhuQuoc Airways Plans Seoul April 2026 Launch
Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 05FEB26Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways in April 2026 intends to launch its second international route, as the carrier issued travel agents bulletin in Korea earlier this week. The airline intends to operate 1 daily Phu Quoc – Seoul Incheon flight with Airbus A321 aircraft, effective 17APR26.9G450 PQC0225 – 0955ICN 321 D9G451 ICN1235 – 1625PQC 321 D
🚁 Military & Defense
Space Force may be done with R-GPS, but Congress isn’t
Few modern systems are as consequential — or as exposed — as the Global Positioning System. A temporary loss of access to its positioning, navigation and timing signals would ripple through the global economy and severely impair military operations. Yet despite repeated warnings that GPS signals can be jammed, spoofed or denied — often using […] The post Space Force may be done with R-GPS, but Congress isn’t appeared first on SpaceNews.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Morpheus raises $15 million in Series A+ round
SAN FRANCISCO — Morpheus Space raised $15 million in a Series A+ funding round announced Feb. 5. “This funding is intended to accelerate our production as we focus on bringing our GO-2 Electric Propulsion System fully to market,” Morpheus CEO Kevin Lausten told SpaceNews. “It’s about getting the product in the hands of our customers.” […] The post Morpheus raises $15 million in Series A+ round appeared first on SpaceNews.
🛩️ General Aviation
Introduction to Cranky’s Mexican Adventure (Travelogue)
Having handed over the reins of Cranky Concierge, I decided it was time for a little adventure. I came up with a whole bunch of ideas, but in the end, I settled on something relatively close to home: México. Specifically, I planned to fly on all seven of the country’s scheduled jet operators, test out...
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Where Do British Airways Fly Their A380s?
Once a staple of British Airways’ long-haul fleet, the Airbus A380 has become rarer in…
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Asiana Airlines Increases Planned Budapest Service in NS26
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 05FEB26Asiana Airlines in recent schedule update revised planned operations on Seoul Incheon – Budapest route. Initially scheduled as 2 weekly flights, the airline now plans to operate 3 weekly flights, when it begins service on 03APR26.This route is operated by A350-900 aircraft.OZ547 ICN1235 – 1805BUD 359 357OZ548 BUD2000 – 1335+1ICN 359 357
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
Distracted Pilot Loses Control On Takeoff Due To An Incorrect Transponder Setting
Something as small as an incorrect transponder setting can lead to an accident if you allow yourself to become distracted. Here's how this pilot nearly lost control on takeoff, and what you can do to avoid the same mistake.
🛩️ General Aviation
10 Skills VFR Pilots Can Learn From IFR Pilots
Here are some habits that VFR pilots can pick up even before they become IFR certified.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
U.S. Seeks Proposals for F-47 Facilities at Nellis AFB
The U.S. Department of Defense has launched a market research project seeking sources for the development of facilities for the Boeing F-47 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Posted on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE), who oversee many large construction projects for the wider Department of Defense (DoD), the Feb. 2, […]
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Vantor wins $5.3 million NGA contract to spot terrain changes using commercial satellite data
The award was made under NGA’s Luno program. The post Vantor wins $5.3 million NGA contract to spot terrain changes using commercial satellite data appeared first on SpaceNews.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Boeing to cut 300 jobs from its defense division in February 2026: Bloomberg
An anonymous source has told Bloomberg that Boeing is set to cut around 300 jobs from its Boeing… The post Boeing to cut 300 jobs from its defense division in February 2026: Bloomberg appeared first on AeroTime.