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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Feb 13 2026

No More DEI: FAA Orders Airlines to Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring Posted by RSS Feed

The DOT and FAA are requiring airlines to certify that pilot hiring is merit-based in accordance

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Feb 13 2026

Italy Evaluating F-35 Highway Operations To Boost Fleet Survivability Posted by RSS Feed

Speaking at a geopolitics and aerospace conference in Rome, the Commander of the Italian Air Force’s

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Feb 13 2026

VIP Movement Notification - Rome, GA Posted by RSS Feed

19 FEB, 2026Rome, GA 30/10 NMR – 17,999FT MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available

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Feb 13 2026

Piper Saratoga narrowly misses 6 skydivers during freefall in Arizona Posted by RSS Feed

A group of 6 skydivers almost collided with a Piper Saratoga (N95T) while they were in freefall

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Feb 13 2026

U.S. Air Force Moving to Replenish GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Inventory Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Air Force acquisition documents show that Boeing is being contracted to replenish the inventory

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Feb 13 2026

Bill introduced in House and Senate to improve aircraft certification process Posted by RSS Feed

The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act was introduced on Friday in both the U.S.

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Feb 13 2026

FAA expects Canadian certification of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft soon Posted by RSS Feed

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said on Tuesday that he expects an announcement on the Canadian

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Feb 12 2026

L3Harris Pitches Red Wolf and OA-1K Skyraider II Integration for Standoff Strike Capability Posted by RSS Feed

The integration of the Red Wolf missile opens up a host of possibilities for the Skyraider II, as

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Feb 12 2026

GPS Interference Testing at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ 17 - 20 FEB Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGYUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA(YPG_AZ) 26-04 17 – 20

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Feb 12 2026

Bay Area airports report 3x the normal business jets traffic during Super Bowl Posted by RSS Feed

WINGX has released a report on the effect the 60th annual NFL Super Bowl on Sunday had on business

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Feb 12 2026

Airbus and partners launch the next phase of ENGRT Posted by Admin

In the world of military aviation, "strategic autonomy" is more than a buzzword; it is a necessity for the next generation of defence. Following the completion of the first phase of the European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies (ENGRT) project, Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo Helicopters have officially kicked off ENGRT II. 

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Feb 12 2026

VAI Announces Leadership and Staff Alignment Updates Posted by Admin

Alexandria, VA (Feb. 12, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces leadership appointments and an organizational alignment to strengthen accountability, support disciplined execution of goals, and reinforce governance as VAI grows in scale, complexity, and influence.

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Feb 12 2026

Boeing retires final 787 Dreamliner test aircraft after 16 years Posted by RSS Feed

Boeing has retired its last 787-8 Dreamliner test aircraft after 16 years of flight.The aircraft

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Feb 12 2026

Reports Suggest F-35s Are Being Delivered Without Radar Amid APG-85 Delays Posted by RSS Feed

According to reports, U.S. F-35 might have been delivered since June 2025 with a ballast in place of

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Feb 12 2026

Electra secures additional patents for hybrid-electric architecture Posted by RSS Feed

Electra announced on Wednesday that it has been granted a series of patents for the core components

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Feb 11 2026

Algeria’s First Su-57E Reportedly Captured in Flight Posted by RSS Feed

A grainy video captured in Algeria appears to show an Su-57 flying overhead, following unconfirmed

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Feb 11 2026

Signature Aviation launches Signature Vision digital portal for guests Posted by RSS Feed

Signature Aviation has announced the launch of Signature Vision, a new digital portal that is

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Feb 11 2026

Textron holds 2026 Flight Operations Safety Standdown with over 200 attendees Posted by RSS Feed

Textron announced on Wednesday that its 2026 Flight Operations Safety Standdown brought in over 200

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Feb 11 2026

Textron Aviation holds 2026 Flight Operations Safety Standdown with over 200 attendees Posted by RSS Feed

Textron Aviation announced on Wednesday that its 2026 Flight Operations Safety Standdown brought in

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Feb 11 2026

ARGUS, WINGX release aircraft activity reports for January Posted by RSS Feed

ARGUS Analytics has released its January aircraft activity report and WINGX has released a report on

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Feb 11 2026

Trust and Accountability: The two-engine crew concept bizav leaders forget Posted by RSS Feed

Most leaders don't demand accountability. They're soft on standards - core values, priorities and

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Feb 11 2026

Bombardier secures $1.18B order for 40 Challenger 3500 jets from Vista Posted by RSS Feed

Bombardier announced Wednesday that longtime customer Vista and its commonly controlled entities

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Feb 11 2026

Temporary shutdown of El Paso Airport blamed on cartel drones Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA released a NOTAM that halted all flights to and from the El Paso International Airport (ELP)

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Feb 11 2026

F-35As Depart for Middle East After Lakenheath Stopover Posted by RSS Feed

Six F-35A Lightning IIs from the Vermont ANG, previously forward deployed to Puerto Rico, have

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Feb 11 2026

BREAKING: FAA Lifts Closure of El Paso Airspace Posted by RSS Feed

UPDATE 3 9:31am ET: Multiple sources have shared information on why the FAA acted to close El Paso

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