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Weather Requirements When You Depart Class D Airports
Here's the minimum weather you need...
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U.S. Air Force conducts Minuteman III missile test launch
The United States Air Force conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile late March 3 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to Air Force Global Strike Command. The missile, equipped with two test reentry vehicles, lifted off at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time as part of a routine flight […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Eric Trappier: ‘Airbus is not respecting the FCAS agreement, not Dassault’
Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier used the company’s 2025 annual results briefing to reject allegations that Dassault is failing… The post Eric Trappier: ‘Airbus is not respecting the FCAS agreement, not Dassault’ appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
China Eastern Resumes Shanghai – Stockholm in late-2Q26
Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 04MAR26China Eastern from late-June 2026 plans to resume service to Sweden, as the carrier opened reservations for Shanghai Pu Dong – Stockholm Arlanda route. From 22JUN26, Airbus A330-200 aircraft will serve this route 3 times weekly.MU289 PVG1500 – 2010ARN 332 146MU290 ARN2240 – 1440+1PVG 332 146The airline last served this route until 2020.
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Dassault 2025 results: deliveries rise, backlog tops €46.6B on Rafale demand
Dassault Aviation’s 2025 results were lifted by higher Rafale and Falcon deliveries and a defense backlog that continues… The post Dassault 2025 results: deliveries rise, backlog tops €46.6B on Rafale demand appeared first on AeroTime.
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
UK government charters first repatriation flight for Brits fleeing Middle East
The UK government has scheduled its first repatriation flight for British nationals fleeing the Middle East in response… The post UK government charters first repatriation flight for Brits fleeing Middle East appeared first on AeroTime.
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U.S. Air Force signs $1.9B C-130J simulator support deal
The United States Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.9 billion contract for the C-130J Maintenance and Training System (JMATS) IV, according to a contract announcement. The agreement covers production, modernization, sustainment, and support of training systems used by crews and maintenance personnel operating the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The program addresses the continued […]
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Air Serbia and Air Montenegro operate evacuation flights
NEWS FLASHAir Serbia and Air Montenegro have operated evacuation flights for their citizens from Israel. The Serbian carrier deployed an Embraer E195 aircraft to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, where stranded nationals from Israel had been transported. The flight, which arrived in Belgrade this morning, carried 67 passengers from Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia.Air Montenegro also deployed its E195 aircraft to Sharm el Sheikh, transporting just over seventy
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Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant in Kirov region
Ukrainian long-range drones struck a chemical plant in the city of Kirovo-Chepetsk in Russia’s Kirov region, according to local reports describing a nighttime attack on an industrial facility located more than 1,300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The strike reportedly targeted the Kirovo-Chepetsk Chemical Combine, a major industrial complex situated at the confluence of the […]
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Russia likely downed its own military helicopter
Russian forces likely shot down one of their own military helicopters in the Rostov region during a Ukrainian drone attack late on March 3, according to reports cited by the Militarnyi. The incident reportedly occurred near the town of Millerovo, where Russian air defenses were responding to a large wave of unmanned aerial vehicles. Crew […]
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Breaking: Israeli F-35I Shoots Down Iranian Yak-130 Over Iran
This is the first time an F-35 has shot down a manned fighter jet. We will probably get more details throughout the day, but on Mar. 4, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces announced on social media that an F-35I Adir jet belonging to the Israeli Air Force shot down an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran. מטוס […]
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Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 jet
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday that an Israeli F-35I fighter jet shot down an Iranian Yak-130 aircraft, marking what officials described as the first fighter-to-fighter aerial engagement of the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. According to the IDF, the Russian-made Yak-130 operated by the Iranian Air Force was intercepted and destroyed […]
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Breeze Airways July 2026 Network Additions
Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 04MAR26 Breeze Airways last week extended schedule listing into mid-September 2026, including the launch of 17 routes from early-July 2026, with Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Planned operations as follows.Cincinnati – Greenville/Spartanburg eff 03JUL26 2 weekly A220-300Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood – Birmingham AL eff 03JUL26 1 weekly A220-300Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood – Charleston SC eff 02JUL26 3 weekly A220-300Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood – Greenville/Spartanburg eff 0
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Here’s How Much Bigger The Airbus A350-1000 Is Compared To The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
The design differences between the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, and why the two planes are so different.
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Brussels Airlines to Revamp On-board Passenger Experience in 2026
Brussels Airlines is set to enhance the on-board passenger experience across both short-haul and long-haul flights. The Loft, the award-winning lounge in Brussels, will benefit from a complete renovation, while free, high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi will be available for all passengers. Elevated Premium Economy The most significant investment goes to Premium Economy on long-haul flights. Improved […] The post Brussels Airlines to Revamp On-board Passenger Experience in 2026 appeared first on Travel Rad
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Ryanair warns Croatia to scrap tax and denies Zagreb base issues
Ryanair has reiterated that Croatia must abolish its passenger departure tax and reduce Public Service Obligation (PSO) spending in order to secure further growth from the low cost carrier. The airline’s Chief Commercial Office, Jason McGuiness, said, “The market is extremely competitive, and Croatia must remain competitive if it wants to continue growing. There are concrete steps the government can take, such as abolishing the 1.8-euro tax per departing passenger, which is not imposed by any ot
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Air Tahiti Nui Resumes Sydney Service in Dec 2026
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 04MAR26 Air Tahiti Nui on Tuesday (03MAR26) announced service resumption to Australia, as the carrier opens reservations for Papeete (Tahiti) – Sydney route. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to operate this route twice weekly, effective 14DEC26.TN301 PPT1210 – 1745+1SYD 789 14TN302 SYD2010 – 0625PPT 789 25The carrier last served Sydney until 2009.
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Kuwaiti F/A-18 may have mistakenly shot down three USAF F-15Es: WSJ
Initial findings from the investigation into the loss of three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles over Kuwait… The post Kuwaiti F/A-18 may have mistakenly shot down three USAF F-15Es: WSJ appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Qantas keeps it simple with new safety video
The four-minute video, which premiered on 28 February, is filmed mostly on board aircraft and focuses more on Qantas’ reputation for safety, with scenes also including an opening sequence on the runway at Western Sydney Airport and shots inside Qantas training centres.