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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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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