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Avelo Airlines announces end of U.S. deportation flight operations
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Avelo Airlines announces end of U.S. deportation flight operations

Avelo Airlines today announced that it will conclude its participation in U.S. Department of Homeland Security charter flight operations, the so-called deportation flights. This change will take effect following the planned closure of Avelo’s base at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport on January 27, 2026. “The decision reflects a strategic shift to focus exclusively on Avelo’s core […]

Aviation24.be Jan 08, 2026
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Emirates NS26 Service Changes – 08JAN26
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Emirates NS26 Service Changes – 08JAN26

Published at 0800PST / 1600GMT 08JAN26Emirates today (08JAN26) announced additional changes to its planned operations for Northern summer 2026 season. Latest service changes include the following.Dubai – Cape Town eff 01JUL26 3rd daily (EK778/779) resumes with 298-seater A350-900, instead of initially filed 777-200LR (This flight was last served until January 2019)Dubai – Copenhagen eff 01JUN26 Increase from 1 to 2 daily, new flight operated by 298-seater A350-900EK151 DXB0820 – 1315CPH 77W DEK1

AeroRoutes Jan 08, 2026
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2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space
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2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space

Launchers Isar Aerospace is expected to attempt its second two-stage Spectrum vehicle test flight, a key step after its first, partially successful liftoff in 2025. In parallel, Spain’s PLD Space and its Miura-5 remain the second contender — after Isar — for the European Launcher Challenge, a competition that increasingly looks like Europe’s closest analogue […] The post 2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews Jan 08, 2026
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Chinese National Charged With Unlawfully Photographing Home Of U.S. B-2 Fleet In Missouri
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Chinese National Charged With Unlawfully Photographing Home Of U.S. B-2 Fleet In Missouri

Federal prosecutors say the suspect took images of sensitive military infrastructure at Whiteman AFB, home to the B-2 stealth bomber. A Chinese national has been charged in the United States with unlawfully photographing sensitive military infrastructure at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, home to the U.S. Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet. The […]

The Aviationist Jan 08, 2026
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What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Van’s Aircraft RV-14
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What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Van’s Aircraft RV-14

By Rich Grue, EAA 1397125 This piece originally ran in the November 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. About five years ago, I saw an ad on a social media post for RV-14 parts. As it turned out, he had almost an entire airplane in parts. I bought what I could and thus was […] The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Van’s Aircraft RV-14 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

EAA Hangar Flying Jan 08, 2026
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Global air passenger demand rises 5.7% in November 2025 as load factors hit record high
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Global air passenger demand rises 5.7% in November 2025 as load factors hit record high

Global air passenger demand continued to grow in November 2025, with traffic rising 5.7% year-on-year, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Capacity increased by 5.4%, allowing airlines to accommodate demand while pushing the global load factor to a record 83.7% for the month, the highest ever recorded for […]

Aviation24.be Jan 08, 2026
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Clear Prop!
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Clear Prop!

Unveiling the all-new Plane + Pilot The post Clear Prop! appeared first on Plane + Pilot.

Plane & Pilot Jan 08, 2026
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The ‘space tax’ on your self-driving car
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The ‘space tax’ on your self-driving car

LiDAR costs, compute power and AI training are the “big three” usually associated with the high cost of autonomous vehicles (AVs). We rarely look up. But maybe we should. High above the Earth, the ionosphere, a chaotic, sun-charged layer of our atmosphere, is levying an invisible tax on every self-driving car in development. If you […] The post The ‘space tax’ on your self-driving car appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews Jan 08, 2026
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