Feb 18 2026

No, You Can’t Just ‘Jailbreak’ the F-35 Posted by RSS Feed

Claims about modifying the F-35’s software raise legitimate sovereignty questions. But cybersecurity

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Feb 18 2026

First U.S. Navy Aggressor F-16 Completes Structural Repair at FRCSW Posted by RSS Feed

The Navy has launched a Programmed Structural Sustainment Repair program for the dozens of F-16s

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Feb 18 2026

The New Air Force One Livery Is Back: VC-25B and Executive Fleet to Get Trump-Era Design After All Posted by RSS Feed

The new Air Force One livery is back after being rejected in 2022. The VC-25B and other executive

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Feb 18 2026

NTSB Preliminary Report: Leeds, UT Posted by Admin

On February 2, 2026, at about 1301 mountain standard time, an Enstrom F-28C helicopter, registration N5692Y, was substantially damaged near Leeds, Utah. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. At the time of the accident, the helicopter was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight

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Feb 18 2026

SC LOW COUNTRY & COAST - 20TH FW LARGE FORCE EXERCISE Posted by RSS Feed

Jacksonville Center will be supporting the upcoming 20th FW Large Force Exercise, 24-27 Feb 2026, 

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Feb 18 2026

Second and Third Prototypes of Turkey’s Kaan Fighter Have Emerged Posted by RSS Feed

The two new Kaan airframes are scheduled to begin testing in 2026, while Turkey is also developing

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Feb 18 2026

First Look at USAF C-32 in New VIP Livery Destined for the VC-25B Posted by RSS Feed

A freshly repainted C-32A shows off the livery redesign long favored by President Donald Trump,

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Feb 17 2026

Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath Posted by RSS Feed

The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by many to be one of the final

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Feb 17 2026

Japan’s EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Breaks Cover Posted by RSS Feed

The new EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, based on the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft, will replace

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Feb 17 2026

“Working 9 to 5” Goes Airborne on Themed Allegiant Flight to Dollywood Posted by RSS Feed

Dollywood travelers can clock out and board Flight 925, Allegiant’s Dolly Parton-themed route to the

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Feb 17 2026

Chris Skurat Named Director of Sales at AMSTAT Posted by RSS Feed

AMSTAT, the leader in business-aviation market intelligence for more than 44 years, announced today

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Feb 17 2026

FSF Safety Report warns of increasing risk in mixed-use airspace near airports Posted by RSS Feed

Flight Safety Foundation has warned in its 2025 Safety Report that increasing operational complexity

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Feb 17 2026

U.S. and Dutch Pilots Allegedly Flying Ukrainian F-16s in Combat, Sources Say Posted by RSS Feed

Newly emerged reports claim a mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch pilots is flying combat

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Feb 17 2026

Hawaiian flight school becomes launch customer for Tecnam P2006T NG Sport Posted by RSS Feed

Barbers Point Flight School (BPFS) in Oahu, Hawaii, was announced on Tuesday as the launch customer

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Feb 17 2026

Jet2 bans two passengers for life after fight causes diversion Posted by RSS Feed

A Jet2 flight bound for Manchester had to make an unscheduled landing at Brussels Airport due to a

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Feb 17 2026

GPS Interference Testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM 19 FEB - 14 MAR Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGWHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NEW MEXICO(WSMRNM) 26-02 19

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Feb 16 2026

India Greenlights Acquisition of 114 Rafales Posted by RSS Feed

India will acquire 114 additional Rafales as part of the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft program, with

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Feb 16 2026

Velocity FBO Network adds fifth location with BTR Jet Center acquisition Posted by RSS Feed

Velocity FBO Network has announced its fifth location with the acquisition of BTR Jet Center at the

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Feb 16 2026

Secretary Kristi Noem fires Coast Guard pilot over missing blanket Posted by RSS Feed

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had a Coast Guard pilot fired after her

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Feb 16 2026

TRU SIMULATION TO SHOWCASE FAA-QUALIFIED VERIS VIRTUAL REALITY FLIGHT SIMULATOR AT VERTICON 2026 Posted by Admin

TRU Simulation will highlight its industry-leading Veris Virtual Reality (VR) flight simulator at this year’s VERTICON, March 10-12 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Veris is qualified as a Level 7 device by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) expected soon.

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Feb 16 2026

Saudi Arabia to Acquire C-27J’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Variant Posted by RSS Feed

The Royal Saudi Naval Force will receive four C-27Js in the new Maritime Patrol Variant, with

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Feb 16 2026

Red Bull pilot lands aircraft, takes off from moving train in Turkey Posted by RSS Feed

A Red Bull pilot completed what organizers described as a world-first aviation maneuver on Sunday.

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Feb 16 2026

CandL Aerospace Appoints Kristen Lintner as Regional Sales Manager, Southwestern United States Posted by RSS Feed

Candamp;L Aerospace, a Candamp;L Aviation Group company, announced that Kristen Lintner has joined

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Feb 16 2026

Sheltair opens new MRO hangar at Tampa International airport Posted by RSS Feed

Tampa International Airport (TPA) officials announced on Thursday that Sheltair Aviation has opened

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Feb 16 2026

Flight Pro International expands with new office at Farnborough Airport Posted by RSS Feed

Flight Pro International (FPI) is pleased to announce the recent opening of their new UK-based

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Feb 15 2026

Dutch Defence Secretary Boldly Claims F-35 Software Could Be ‘Jailbroken’ Posted by RSS Feed

Addressing the F-35’s operational independence from the U.S. amid tensions between Europe and the

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Feb 15 2026

Before ETOPS: The Ambitious Twin-Engine L-1011 That Never Flew Posted by RSS Feed

The twin-engine L-1011 was studied long before ETOPS reshaped aviation. Here’s why Lockheed’s

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Feb 15 2026

GCAP Excalibur Testbed Breaks Cover with New Fighter-Style Nose Posted by RSS Feed

The Boeing 757 Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft began its latest series of test flights last week

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Feb 14 2026

U.S. Air Force Integrates Open-Architecture for Mission Autonomy on CCAs Posted by RSS Feed

Mission autonomy software by Collins and Shield AI was integrated on the YFQ-42 and YFQ-44 CCAs by

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Feb 13 2026

USS Gerald R. Ford Ordered to the Middle East After Eight Months Already at Sea Posted by RSS Feed

The U.S. Navy’s newest supercarrier is heading back towards the Middle East having already been

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