Loganair Opens Winter 2026/27 Schedule with Fares From £54 One-Way
Loganair has released its 2026/27 winter schedule, offering fares as low as £54 one‑way and selling seats through March 2027. The carrier highlights early‑bird discounts, a 21 kg standard baggage allowance, and its tenth base in Southampton, which adds routes to Exeter, Manchester and Jersey. Loganair also touts an 81% on‑time performance, the highest among major UK airlines, and leverages international partnerships for seamless onward travel. The airline aims to capture strong holiday demand across its 70‑route, 40‑destination network.
The RF-4C Crew Chief Who Stole Parts From an F-4 to Get His Aircraft Airborne After It Developed a Fuel...
The RF‑4C tactical reconnaissance aircraft entered service in 1964, with 499 units built for the USAF. During the 1965 deployment to Vietnam, crew chief SSgt Edgar M. Mays faced a fuel‑system failure that would have grounded the aircraft for weeks....
NASA F-15 Completes First Flight of Laminar Flow Scaled Wing Design
NASA successfully completed the first flight of its 40‑inch Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) wing model mounted on an F‑15B research jet at Armstrong Flight Research Center. The 75‑minute sortie demonstrated safe maneuverability with the wing attached and captured...
Elon Musk’s Moon Catapult: A Vision with a Physical Catch
Elon Musk unveiled a lunar base concept that doubles as a massive satellite factory, powered by solar energy and using an electromagnetic catapult to launch payloads. The plan targets 1,000 terawatts of computing power in space, leveraging the Moon’s low...
Airlines Battle Over Slot Allocation at Bogota’s Airport
Bogotá’s El Dorado airport handled a record 45.8 million passengers in 2025, prompting Colombia’s Aerocivil to propose a slot‑reallocation plan aimed at reducing Avianca’s dominance and opening capacity to new entrants. The draft reform, framed as a democratization of a public...
UK Flights to Middle East Suspended as US Launches Attacks on Iran
UK airlines have halted flights to key Middle‑East hubs—including Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi—following the United States’ launch of air strikes against Iran. Iran responded with missile attacks on eight Gulf states, heightening regional tension. The suspension affects roughly 18,000...
Aerospace Drives Robust 4Q Sales and 2026 Outlook at Astronics
Astronics Corp reported record Q4 2025 aerospace sales, with revenue rising 15.1% to $240.1 million and the aerospace segment up 16.5% to $219.6 million. The company projects 2026 revenue of $950‑$990 million, roughly a 13% increase over 2025, and expects double‑digit growth. Strong...
El Al Israel Airlines Breaks Shabbat Tradition To Evacuate Airplanes Out of Tel Aviv As Iranian Missile Strikes Continue
El Al Israel Airlines broke its Shabbat grounding policy on Saturday to launch an emergency evacuation of its fleet from Ben Gurion Airport amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes across the region. Twelve aircraft, including Boeing 787 Dreamliners and a 737...
Cranky on the Web: United Only Likes You If You Have the Credit Card, Spirit in Vegas
Spirit Airlines is reportedly considering the termination of several West Coast flights to Las Vegas, a move that could include shutting its Las Vegas crew base. The airline’s shifting priorities suggest a focus away from short‑haul leisure routes. Meanwhile, United Airlines announced...
Delta’s Latest A321neo Order Grows Its Backlog to 290 Aircraft
Delta Air Lines announced on Feb. 27 that it is exercising 34 previously held options for Airbus A321neo jets equipped with Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines. The exercise brings Delta’s total A321neo backlog to 290 aircraft, comprising 155 firm...
Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi Is Coming to British Airways Planes in March, But Rollout Schedule Remains Unclear
British Airways will launch its first aircraft equipped with high‑speed Starlink Wi‑Fi in March, though the broader rollout timetable remains vague. CEO Sean Doyle highlighted "excellent progress" despite the system not yet being installed on any plane. The IAG‑wide contract...
TAP Air Portugal to Launch Lisbon to Orlando Service This October
TAP Air Portugal will start nonstop service between Lisbon (LIS) and Orlando (MCO) on October 29, operating three times a week. The new flight uses the airline’s Airbus A330‑900 and adds Orlando as the ninth U.S. destination in TAP’s long‑haul...
Hyundai eVTOL Subsidiary Supernal Lays Off Most of Its Staff in Major Retrenchment
Hyundai Motor Group’s eVTOL arm Supernal announced a major workforce reduction, laying off 296 employees—roughly the bulk of its staff. The cuts underscore the subsidiary’s struggle to deliver a market‑ready electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft despite five years of...
This Viral ‘Cheek Splitter 9000’ Airline Seat Looks Like A Torture Device—Is It The Future Of Passenger Misery?
Japan Airlines has permanently deactivated the aisle seat in row 15 of its domestic Boeing 737‑800s by installing a custom cushion, effectively turning the seat into a fixed bulkhead. The row, normally three‑seater, now seats only two passengers, prompting viral online attention...
UK Confirms New Chinooks to Get Aerial Refuelling Equipment
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that the incoming Chinook H‑47(ER) helicopters will be delivered with a built‑in air‑to‑air refuelling receiver. Despite this capability, the current plan is to rely on United States KC‑130 aircraft for in‑flight refuelling rather than...
IAG Cargo Reports Steady 2025 Performance
IAG Cargo posted a stable financial result for the year ended 31 December 2025, with commercial revenues edging higher and cargo volumes roughly matching 2024 levels. Cargo tonne‑kilometres (CTKs) showed modest growth while overall yield remained flat, underscoring resilience amid shifting trade...
‘Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday’: Budget Carrier Is the Favorite Short-Haul Airline Among Brits
Jet2 has been crowned Britain’s favourite short‑haul airline in the Which? consumer survey, achieving a 76% customer satisfaction score. The Leeds‑based carrier was praised for reliability, value for money and service, while Ryanair fell to the bottom with a 55%...
Airbus Vents Frustration at GTF Engine Delays and Slow Progress on SAF
Airbus blamed Pratt & Whitney’s geared‑turbofan (GTF) delivery delays for lowering its A320 production target to 70‑75 units per month by the end of 2027, down from the previously planned 75. The engine recall, caused by a powdered‑metal issue, has...
Viral Satellite Imagery of U.S. Military Assets Around Iran NOT Taken by Chinese Satellites: Hu Bo
Chinese firm MizarVision posted high‑resolution satellite images showing U.S. F‑22 fighters at an Israeli base, sparking speculation that the pictures came from Chinese satellites. Analysts from the South China Sea Probing Initiative, led by Hu Bo, used satellite ephemeris and resolution...
ISAC Innovation | Ericsson Demos Drone Detection PoC at Texas
Ericsson successfully demonstrated a live proof‑of‑concept for its Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) technology at its Plano, Texas headquarters, using massive‑MIMO radios to detect and track drones in real time. The trial showed that existing 5G infrastructure can be repurposed...
Flydubai Grows 737 MAX 9 Fleet, Adds Premium Capacity
flydubai announced it will receive 12 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2026, including seven MAX 9s that add business‑class seats. The carrier posted 2025 results with $531 million net profit, $3.7 billion revenue and a 6% rise in available seat kilometres. Passenger traffic hit...
Rolls-Royce Boosts Mid-Term Targets, CEO Dismisses UltraFan Loan Speculation
Rolls‑Royce reported a robust 2025 full‑year performance, with net profit rising year‑on‑year and the company lifting its mid‑term earnings and cash‑flow targets. The engine maker reiterated its plan to re‑enter the narrow‑body market, highlighting new partnership opportunities and a refreshed...
Full Review Must Return Air New Zealand to Profitability
Air New Zealand announced a comprehensive strategy review aimed at restoring profitability after posting a $40 million net loss for the first half of FY26. The carrier is grappling with recurring engine reliability problems that have grounded aircraft, while domestic demand...
Press Release: ZIPAIR Launches Starlink Inflight Wi-Fi on 787
ZIPAIR Tokyo launched SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet on a Boeing 787, marking Asia’s first commercial passenger flight equipped with the service. Flight ZG045 from Tokyo to Incheon offered free, high‑speed, low‑latency Wi‑Fi to every seat, matching ground‑based broadband performance. Installation...
New Airbus Jets Power Qantas HY1 Earnings
Qantas Group’s fleet renewal accelerated with Jetstar receiving two A321LRs and one A320neo, raising the share of next‑generation narrow‑body aircraft to 45 percent. The newer Airbus types deliver about 20 percent fuel‑efficiency gains and feature modern cabins that attract passengers. Jetstar’s Adjusted...
Broadband Shorts February 2026
Amazon One has asked the FCC for a two‑year extension to meet its 1,600‑satellite launch deadline, currently operating only 212 satellites, while the FCC approved an additional 4,500 satellites for its constellation. The NTIA quickly rebuffed Starlink’s push to loosen...
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Ohio’s Tech Powerhouse Meets 3D Printing Innovation
Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio’s largest single‑site employer, is emerging as a premier hub for additive manufacturing within the U.S. Air Force. The Rapid Sustainment Office recently awarded a $2.5 million contract to develop a nine‑foot fused filament printer, aiming to...
UKAEA to Help Pulsar Fusion with Shielding for Nuclear Propulsion System
Pulsar Fusion announced that the UK Atomic Energy Authority will assist its Sunbird Migratory Transfer Vehicle with neutron shielding and activation modelling. Sunbird’s Dual Direct Fusion Drive generates thrust and onboard electricity, promising to halve Mars transit times and reach...
Boeing Defects and Rework Fell Due to Better Supplier Relations: Exec
Boeing reported a 40% drop in quality rework hours over the past year, attributing the improvement to stronger collaboration with its 1,200‑plus suppliers. Senior Vice President Ihssane Mounir highlighted expanded engineering support and a heightened focus on defect prevention as...
World First Non-Stop Flights Between Australia and Las Vegas Set For Take Off in December 2026
Qantas will inaugurate the world’s first non‑stop scheduled service between Sydney and Las Vegas, launching on 29 December 2026 and operating through 12 March 2027. The seasonal route targets peak events such as the Consumer Electronics Show and leverages the...
U.S. Air Force C-146 Wolfhound Damaged During Exercise in the Philippines
A U.S. Air Force C‑146A Wolfhound collided with a concrete barrier while attempting a road take‑off during a joint training exercise in Laoac, Pangasinan, injuring all five crew members. The drill, conducted with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was...
Press Release: Delta Supports New Georgia Tech Aero Engineering Building
The Delta Air Lines Foundation has pledged $5 million to support the construction of Georgia Tech’s new Aerospace Engineering Building. The state‑of‑the‑art facility will expand research in advanced aircraft design, propulsion, materials, cybersecurity, autonomy, hydrogen and eVTOL technologies. Georgia Tech’s Daniel...
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel 2025 Annual Report Released
NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel released its 2025 annual report, spotlighting a new recommendation that NASA craft a comprehensive 20‑year strategic vision for space exploration and operations. The guidance stresses risk‑based decision‑making, clear communication, and defined criteria for make‑manage‑buy choices....
A220 Quietly Becomes an Airbus Star — CS300 Revenge
The Airbus A220 has emerged as a top‑performing narrow‑body within Airbus’s portfolio, outpacing expectations and delivering strong order growth. Its efficient Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engine has contributed to superior fuel burn and operating economics. The aircraft’s market...
Boron Nitride Nanosheets Create Ceramic that Is Both Tough and Radar-Invisible
Researchers at Nanchang Hangkong University have created a dual‑phase silicon carbide ceramic reinforced with multilayer boron nitride nanosheets, delivering a 94.5% increase in flexural strength to 477 MPa and a 50% boost in fracture toughness. The composite, called DS@4MBNS, also achieves...
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Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 25, 2026] Mesh Feigenbaum on Global Industrial Capacity
Mesh Feigenbaum, a leading forging‑press expert, released an updated benchmark revealing that global capacity for massive aerospace and defense forging presses is shrinking as aging equipment retires faster than replacements arrive. The study warns that unplanned press failures can stall...
Ken Kremer Live Interview Fox 35 Orlando – Starliner Verdict: NASA Releases Investigation Findings Citing Type A Mishap: Video
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman released a detailed investigation on Feb. 19, 2026 that classified the 2024 Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT) as a Type A mishap. The report cites critical software flaws at Boeing and procedural lapses at NASA that...
Press Release: Aviointeriors Taps Salient Motion for Seat Actuation
Aviointeriors has partnered with Salient Motion to equip its Allegra and Allegra HD business‑class seats with a new Seat Actuation Control System. The modular, software‑defined solution reached qualification‑ready status in under a year, leveraging Salient Motion’s rapid certification process. The...
SpaceX Targets 150Mbps per User for Upgraded Starlink Direct-to-Cell
SpaceX announced it aims for peak download speeds of 150 Mbps per user on its next‑generation Starlink Direct‑to‑Cell service. The current satellite‑to‑phone offering, delivered with T‑Mobile under the T‑Satellite brand, tops out at roughly 4 Mbps and is limited to texting and...
Regional Airline Sues Two of Its Own Pilots Over Allegations They Hacked Computer Systems To Steal Personal Details of Coworkers
SkyWest Airlines has filed a federal lawsuit against two former pilots, accusing them of hacking the airline’s internal SWOL directory to steal personal data of roughly 5,000 coworkers. The complaint alleges the pilots used web‑developer tools to bypass role‑based protections,...
Early Edition: February 25, 2026
The United States dispatched a dozen F‑22 Raptor jets from the United Kingdom to Israel and has moved more than 150 aircraft to bases across Europe and the Middle East following the collapse of the second round of nuclear talks...
Is Airport Meet & Assist Poised for Growth?
Airport meet‑and‑assist services, once a niche for premium travelers, are now priced for the mass market, with Al Maha in Doha charging as little as 325 Riyals. The article compares these services to high‑end offerings like Heathrow’s £4,060 Invitation package and highlights...
X-BAT Drone ‘Fighter’ Will Begin VTOL Flight Testing In Kansas This Year
Shield AI announced that its X‑BAT vertical‑take‑off‑and‑landing combat drone will begin flight testing near Newton, Kansas, later this year. The company highlighted VTOL capability as the program’s core differentiator during the AFA Warfare Symposium. X‑BAT is designed to combine stealth,...
Airlines UK Annual Dinner 2026: Industry Champions Growth but Warns on Rising Costs
At the Airlines UK Annual Dinner 2026, industry leaders praised strong government backing for airspace modernization, airport expansion and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development, while warning that rising costs threaten the sector’s competitiveness. Baroness Liz Sugg highlighted aviation’s contribution of...
New American Airlines Targeted Promotions For Bonus Miles & Loyalty Points
American Airlines is rolling out a new wave of targeted AAdvantage promotions that award bonus loyalty points for premium‑cabin travel. Members can earn 4,000 points after completing four First, Business or Premium Economy flights, with a 60‑day completion window, while...
Bullet Hole Reportedly Discovered In American Airlines Boeing 737 After Landing in Medellin, Colombia
American Airlines discovered a bullet‑induced puncture on its two‑year‑old Boeing 737 MAX (registration N342SX) after the aircraft landed at Medellín International Airport. The plane was immediately taken out of commercial service and ferried to Dallas‑Fort Worth for detailed inspection and repair. No...
Stealth Project Hail Mary Town Hall At NASA JPL?
NASA Watch reports an unofficial X announcement about a town‑hall meeting at JPL tied to the upcoming film “Project Hail Mary.” The post, shared by a fan‑run account, suggests NASA may be leveraging the movie for cross‑promotional PR, yet no...
NEWS & OFFERS: BA Leaks New A380 Seat Layout, AF/KLM Sale From £1483 and Virgin Adds Relaxation Pod
British Airways inadvertently published the seat map for its upcoming A380 refurbishment, revealing a full‑business‑class upper deck with 110 Club World suites and a reconfigured main deck of 12 First suites, 84 premium economy and 215 economy seats, though regulators...
Avio to Build $500 Million Facility in Hurt, Virginia
Italian rocket builder Avio announced a $500 million solid‑rocket‑motor manufacturing complex in Hurt, Virginia, pending approval by the Virginia General Assembly. The 860,000‑square‑foot facility, financed by a €400 million capital increase, will create more than 1,000 jobs and may receive a $97.7 million...
60,000 Forged Certificates — Only One Man to Blame?
A UK‑based individual forged more than 60,000 authenticity certificates for CFM56 engine components between 2019 and 2023, selling counterfeit parts valued at roughly $9.3 million. The parts entered the global aftermarket and were installed by multiple MROs and airlines without proper...