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Essential Gear for Underwing Camping
Creating the perfect underwing patio at events like AirVenture requires the right equipment.
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🚁 Military & Defense
Space Force ends ‘Resilient GPS’ satellite program
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has ended an exploratory effort to add smaller, lower-cost navigation satellites to bolster the Global Positioning System, shelving a program that had been identified as a priority. The effort, known as Resilient GPS, or R-GPS, began in 2024 and funded three industry teams to develop designs and early prototypes […] The post Space Force ends ‘Resilient GPS’ satellite program appeared first on SpaceNews.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Ethiopian Airlines NS26 Africa Service Changes – 18JAN26
Published at 0500PST / 1300GMT 19JAN26Ethiopian Airlines in Northern summer 2026 season schedules various service changes in Africa, including new service to Nacala in Mozambique. Planned service changes include the following.Addis Ababa – Abuja eff 29MAR26 Increase from 12 to 14 weekly, A350/737 MAX 8Addis Ababa – Accra eff 29MAR26 Increase from 14 to 15 weekly, 16 from 29JUN26. A350/737 MAX 8 operatingAddis Ababa – Blantyre – Beira – Addis Ababa eff 26JUN26 Reduce from 5 to 4 weekly, 737 MAX 8
🛩️ General Aviation
Dream It, Fly It: These Airplanes Always Make the Cut
Every pilot keeps a bucket list of aircraft they wish to conquer someday.
📋 Regulatory & Policy
China's COMAC Jets May Be Headed For Europe As EASA Confirms Test Flights
The tests are said to have taken place last November.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
airBaltic brings forward Belgrade service launch
NEWS FLASHLatvian flag carrier airBaltic will bring forward the launch of its new service between Riga and Belgrade. The airline’s two weekly rotations will now begin on March 30 instead of the initially planned May 1. Further flight details can be found here.EX-YU Aviation News
🚁 Military & Defense
MH-139 Conducts First Minuteman III Convoy Security Mission
Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy security mission to and from a launch facility over 100 miles away from Malmstrom AFB. The U.S. Air Force has announced that the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter is now being employed operationally by the Air Force Global Strike Command for nuclear security […]
📋 Regulatory & Policy
Press Release: Safran sells shares in EZAir, its interiors JV with Embraer
Safran has entered into a definitive agreement with Embraer for the sale of Safran Cabin’s shares in EZAir, their 50/50 joint venture. The JV manufactures Embraer’s interiors in Chihuahua, Mexico, provides associated aftermarket activities, and is responsible for related activities (engineering and manufacturing) in Brazil. The transaction is subject to obtaining the applicable regulatory approvals... The post Press Release: Safran sells shares in EZAir, its interiors JV with Embraer appeared fi
🚁 Military & Defense
Ukraine halts additional orders of German HX-2 attack drones
Ukraine has paused additional orders of HX-2 strike drones from German defense technology firm Helsing after the systems showed technical problems during frontline testing, according to Bloomberg. The decision follows field trials conducted by Ukraine’s 14th Regiment, a unit specializing in unmanned aerial systems, where the HX-2 experienced repeated difficulties during launch and operation. The […]
🔧 Technology & Innovation
Windracers drones to support World Food Programme supply efforts in Madagascar
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) manufacturer Windracers has been awarded a contract by the World Food Programme (WFP) to… The post Windracers drones to support World Food Programme supply efforts in Madagascar appeared first on AeroTime.
🚁 Military & Defense
Ukrainian firm develops ODIN anti-drone interceptor
A Ukrainian defense company, CENTRE ZAKHYST, has announced the successful development and combat testing of its ODIN counter-unmanned aerial systems, a domestically produced solution designed to intercept attack drones, according to a statement released by the company. CENTRE ZAKHYST said the system has been implemented in combat conditions and tested both at training grounds and […]
🚁 Military & Defense
Ukraine expands partnership with ICEYE for tactical satellite intelligence
Ukraine has expanded its cooperation with Finnish synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operator ICEYE under a new agreement… The post Ukraine expands partnership with ICEYE for tactical satellite intelligence appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Emirates Expands Operations With Four New Weekly Flights To Manila
Commencing April 2, Emirates airline will introduce four new weekly flights between Dubai and Manila, as part of an ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia. Current Details on the Flights Emirates has announced that these new flights will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The EK330 flight will depart from Dubai at 12:45 […] The post Emirates Expands Operations With Four New Weekly Flights To Manila appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Qatar Airways 1Q26 South Africa Service Expansion
Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 19JAN26Qatar Airways in the first quarter of 2026 plans to expand service to South Africa, with additional frequencies scheduled for Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg, as well as Maputo in Mozambique. Planned service increase, as well as planned variations in second quarter of 2026, as follows.Doha – Cape Town 17FEB26 – 28MAR26 Increase from 12 to 14 weekly, A350-90019APR26 – 13JUN26 Reduce from 12 to 7 weeklyeff 14JUN26 Increase from 12 to 14 weekly. Selected dat
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Superjumbo Surge: Emirates Doubles A380 Flights To Europe's 5th Busiest Airport
A surprising twist for the world's largest passenger aircraft at a major European hub.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
The Complex World of Air Traffic Control: Challenges and Stressors
Explore the intricate challenges and stressors faced by air traffic controllers, from staffing shortages to government shutdowns, and their impact on the aviation industry and flying public.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
JAL Expands Qatar Airways Europe Codeshare in 1Q26
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 19JAN26Japan Airlines (JAL) this week plans to expand codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, covering the latter’s various markets in Europe. Following codeshare routes to commence on 21JAN26.JAL operated by Qatar AirwaysDoha – AmsterdamDoha – BelgradeDoha – BrusselsDoha – Bucharest Doha – Milan MalpensaDoha – Nice Doha – Prague Doha – Rome FiumicinoDoha – SofiaDoha – Venice Marco PoloDoha – ViennaDoha – WarsawDoha – Zagreb
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Airport Operations Questions?
How much do you really know about your airport?
🛩️ General Aviation
Can You Use The Glideslope On a Back Course Approach?
You might see glideslope indications, but...
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Emirates names world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka as its first tennis ambassador
Emirates has announced a landmark partnership with world No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, appointing the four-time Grand Slam champion as the airline’s first-ever tennis ambassador. The agreement reinforces Emirates’ long-standing commitment to the sport as the Official Airline of all four Grand Slam tournaments. To mark the partnership, Sabalenka unveiled an Emirates Airbus A380 […]