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As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role
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As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role

Gen. Shawn Bratton, the Space Force’s vice chief of space operations, spoke with SpaceNews’ Sandra Erwin as part of an event focused on the Space Force 2040 at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center on Jan. 21. Here are six takeaways from their conversation: Planning for 2040 means more space superiority A long-range planning initiative […] The post As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews • Feb 04, 2026
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Help Cranky Do a Little Research
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Help Cranky Do a Little Research

This year, I’m working with a college student from Northwestern, Noah, to learn more about how you consume Cranky Flier and what changes might be good or bad… or at least worth thinking about. And now, you can help Noah. One of the things he plans on doing is conducting short (~15 minute) interviews with...

The Cranky Flier • Feb 04, 2026
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France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army
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France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army

France’s defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement, has delivered 1,000 low-cost “drone du combattant” systems to the Armée de Terre, marking the first tranche of a rapid acquisition program launched last year. According to the DGA, the 1,000 micro-drones were delivered following an order placed on June 30, 2025, with French company Harmattan […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 04, 2026
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Milano Malpensa sees surge in Olympic arrivals ahead of Milano Cortina 2026
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Milano Malpensa sees surge in Olympic arrivals ahead of Milano Cortina 2026

Milano Malpensa Airport has entered its peak arrival phase ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, handling record passenger volumes under a dedicated Olympic operations plan. To date, the airport has welcomed around 1,400 athletes and technical staff from 77 delegations, alongside 4,600 journalists and media representatives, 200 VIP guests and 53 heads […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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Swedavia reports stable January traffic growth as international and domestic demand rises
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Swedavia reports stable January traffic growth as international and domestic demand rises

Swedavia’s ten airports handled more than 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, marking a 7% year-on-year increase and a solid start to the travel year. Growth was seen across both segments, with international travel up 5% and domestic traffic rising sharply by 14%. Stockholm Arlanda Airport welcomed over 1.6 million passengers, also up 7%, bringing […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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Uzbekistan named as Embraer C-390 Millennium customer, first operator in Central Asia
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Uzbekistan named as Embraer C-390 Millennium customer, first operator in Central Asia

Embraer has revealed the Republic of Uzbekistan as the previously undisclosed customer for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, making the Uzbek Air Force the first operator of the type in Central Asia. The aircraft will be primarily used for transport and humanitarian missions, significantly enhancing Uzbekistan’s airlift and operational capabilities. Embraer highlighted the selection […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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Op Sindoor aftermath? Indians to Turkey dropped by 25% in 2025
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Op Sindoor aftermath? Indians to Turkey dropped by 25% in 2025

One often wonders if the online “Boycott” calls and hashtags have any effect on the ground or just vanish in thin air. Indian visitors to Turkey were down 25% in 2025, data released by the Turkish tourism ministry. This comes as an aftermath of Operation Sindoor when Turkish military equipment helped Pakistan and repeated push […]

Network Thoughts • Feb 04, 2026
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Indonesia moves to buy Leonardo M-346F light fighters
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Indonesia moves to buy Leonardo M-346F light fighters

Leonardo announced at the Singapore Airshow that it has signed a Letter of Intent with PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia to cooperate on the supply and support of M-346F “Block 20” aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force. According to Leonardo, the Letter of Intent follows the […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 04, 2026
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Embraer advances first South Korean C-390 as final assembly milestone reached
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Embraer advances first South Korean C-390 as final assembly milestone reached

Embraer has confirmed that the first C-390 Millennium for the Republic of Korea Air Force has entered the final stage of assembly, marking a key milestone in Korea’s Large Transport Aircraft (LTA-II) programme. The aircraft will now move to production flights ahead of the integration of ROKAF-specific systems. The development underscores rapid progress in Embraer’s […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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Norwegian to launch direct Aalborg–London Gatwick route from April 2026
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Norwegian to launch direct Aalborg–London Gatwick route from April 2026

Norwegian will open a new direct route between Aalborg and London Gatwick from April 2026, offering two weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays. The service strengthens international connectivity from North Jutland and expands travel options beyond Denmark’s capital. The route is designed to serve both leisure and business travellers, with schedules suited to weekend breaks, […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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Copenhagen Airport sets January passenger record as traffic jumps 14%
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Copenhagen Airport sets January passenger record as traffic jumps 14%

Copenhagen Airport recorded its busiest January ever, with 2.2 million passengers passing through the terminals, a 14% increase year on year. Growth was driven by strong leisure demand, expanded winter schedules and rising transfer traffic, particularly from Norway and Sweden. Scandinavian routes saw sharp increases, with passenger numbers to and from both Norway and Sweden […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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AirBorneo orders eight ATR–600 turboprops to renew East Malaysia rural air services
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AirBorneo orders eight ATR–600 turboprops to renew East Malaysia rural air services

AirBorneo has signed a firm order with ATR for eight new turboprop aircraft—five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s—with purchase rights for four additional units. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029 and will support the modernisation of Malaysia’s Rural Air Services (RAS) network across Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan. The order underpins AirBorneo’s fleet renewal […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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Wingo Expands Bucaramanga Network in NS26
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Wingo Expands Bucaramanga Network in NS26

Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 04FEB26 Wingo during Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand service at Bucaramanga, as the carrier launches 4 routes with 737-800 aircraft.Bucaramanga – Aruba eff 17JUN26 2 weekly 737-800Bucaramanga – Barranquilla eff 24MAR26 3 weekly 737-800Bucaramanga – Cartagena eff 20MAR26 3 weekly 737-800Bucaramanga – Medellin eff 16MAR26 3 weekly 737-800Schedule filing for routes listed above are available until late-July 2026 inclusive, as of 03FEB26.

AeroRoutes • Feb 04, 2026
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