✈️ Commercial Aviation
Over 3,000 Miles: Jetstar Reveals New Long-Haul Airbus A321LR Route
Low-cost carrier Jetstar prepares to launch its first-ever flights between Western Australia and New Zealand's South Island.
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✈️ Commercial Aviation
Scoot Upgauges Selected E190-E2 Service to A320 in 2026
Published at 1130PST / 1930GMT 02MAR26Scoot in 2026 plans to increase capacity on selected destinations currently operated by Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, based on schedule listing as of 01MAR26. Planned aircraft changes include the following.Singapore – Balikpapan eff 13MAR26 A320neo replaces E190-E2 on Day 5 (except 20/27MAR26. 1 weekly A320neo, 3 weekly E190-E2)Singapore – Krabi eff 25OCT26 A320neo replaces E190-E2, 1 dailySingapore – Manado eff 26OCT26 A320neo replaces E190-E2 on Day 15 (Overal
🚁 Military & Defense
Qatar Shoots Down Two Iranian Su-24 Fencer Tactical Bombers
The Qatari MoD says the Qatar Emiri Air Force has shot down two Iranian Su-24s, as well as seven ballistic missiles and five drones. As the third day of combat operations against Iran draws to an end, the Qatari Ministry of Defense has announced that the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) has shot down two […]
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
Aces of the Great War: Georges Madon – The 41 Victories of France’s Strategic Ace
Profile of French World War I ace Georges Madon, who scored 41 confirmed victories and later died in a 1924 crash in Tunisia.
🚁 Military & Defense
How Lockheed Martin Fighters Stack Up Against Each Other In 2026
Lockheed Martin's fighters continue to define the shape of Western airpower, but how do the F-22, F-35, and F-16 compare in evolving scenarios?
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Fuel & Flight-Paths: The Hidden Cost Of Avoiding Hostile Airspace
Airlines operating between Europe and Asia are facing a dual pressure point as they are rerouted to avoid risk zones in the Middle East.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Mystery ‘Project Autobahn’ Eyes Florida Airport
Executive director says company behind secretive project is ‘very well-established and enormously respected organization.’
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6 Of The Most Comfortable Premium Economy Seats You Can Book Today
Premium economy has become increasingly popular in recent years.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Air France NS26 Intercontinental Network Changes
Published at 1030PST / 1830GMT 02MAR26 Air France in recent weeks gradually filed various changes to its Intercontinental operation for Northern summer 2026 season. Latest service adjustment as of 01MAR26 includes the following.Certain comparisons are based on initial schedule filing as of late-September 2025 (AeroRoutes’ previous summary update on AF during NS26 was published in August/September 2025).Paris Charles de Gaulle – Abidjan 29MAR26 – 29JUN26 AF706/705 operated by a mix of 777-200ER/-
🚁 Military & Defense
Greece Sends Frigates and Fighters to Defend Cyprus After RAF Akrotiri Attack
After a drone struck RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus, Greece has elected to deploy naval vessels and F-16s to the Republic of Cyprus in order to help defend their close ally. On the evening of Feb. 1, 2026, reports emerged of an emergency situation at RAF Akrotiri, situated within UK sovereign territory on the southern coast […]
🛩️ General Aviation
WINTER in MAY
By Mike Davenport, Langley, British Columbia Last month, Bits and Pieces editor Ian challenged us to provide some insight into winter flying. I don’t have any wisdom to share about winter other than it is usually cold and I have a severe reaction to same. Back when the world was still flat (1983), I did […]
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
The Paradox of General Aviation
By Michael J. Martin, EAA 1047599 Rules keep you out of trouble. Judgment gets you out of trouble. A safe pilot respects both, and never confuses obedience with wisdom. Introduction General aviation teaches a paradox early. Safety demands discipline, and discipline demands rules. Yet real flying happens in weather that shifts, equipment that surprises, […]
📋 Regulatory & Policy
Senate Bill Would Mandate APRT At Contract Towers
Measure calls for FAA acquisition, funding and training program.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Middle East Flights Cancelled from Birmingham
Flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to several destinations in the Middle East and South Asia have been cancelled amid escalating regional tensions. Passengers due to travel to Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Mumbai (BOM) and Delhi (DEL) on Monday, March 2, were told not to travel to the airport unless advised otherwise by their airline. Airport […] The post Middle East Flights Cancelled from Birmingham appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Collaborating Through Data: Inside the PSI Users Group
About the PSI Users Group The Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) Users Group is a recurring Webex forum that brings together researchers, open-science practitioners, and collaborators from across the physical sciences community. Designed to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and data-driven discovery, each meeting provides participants with a platform to directly engage with leading researchers and PIs. Each […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Flughafen Wien AG posts solid 2025 results despite one-off impact from third runway project
Flughafen Wien AG delivered a strong operational performance in 2025, increasing revenue by 7.2% to €1.13 billion, despite a one-off accounting impact linked to the terminated third runway project. Group net profit reached €210.1 million, down from €239.5 million in 2024, while EBITDA declined 6.8% to €412.4 million. The earnings dip was primarily driven by […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Why Did British Airways Order The Airbus A380?
The aircraft was an exception fit for the airline's network.
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Revealed: The US's 10 Most Popular Long-Haul Routes Without Nonstop Flights
How many of them might have regular nonstop flights in the future?!
🛩️ General Aviation
Air Busan – Jin Air NS26 Codeshare Routes
Published at 0900PST / 1700GMT 02MAR26 Air Busan since November 2025 has started carrying Jin Air’s LJ-coded flight numbers on selected service, ahead of planned integration. Although Jin Air did not publicly files codeshare flight numbers, the flight number range LJ1000 – 1999 and LJ3000 – 3999 is already filed in Air Busan’s schedule listing since 03NOV25.The following Air Busan service will continue to carry Jin Air’s LJ-coded flight numbers on/after 29MAR26.Busan – Denpasar Busan – Jeju
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Sunglint on Atlantic Ocean
Sunlight beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above on March 5, 2025. This is an example of sunglint, an optical phenomenon that occurs when sunlight reflects off the surface of water at the same angle that a satellite sensor views it. The result is […]