Airbus Unveils High‑speed and Advanced Rotorcraft Concepts for NATO
After being glimpsed in a @aerosociety Lecture in https://t.co/Zm9M2njU6V in 2025 - @AirbusHeli reveals next generation rotorcraft concepts for #NATO #NGRC requirement. 2 concepts - a high-speed compound chopper and an advanced conventional design #avgeek https://t.co/PxLWEs1hSO
JSX Bets on Turboprops with Scottsdale‑Santa Monica Service
JSX launched ATR 42 service linking Scottsdale with Santa Monica earlier this year, and is now flying two -600 turboprops in its fleet. Will JSX's turboprop gamble pay off in the United States? https://t.co/88bAKAT83L #nosetotail #paxex #avgeek https://t.co/RLwdk90Upc
Record 2025 Sales Bolster Case for New Satellite
.@OvzonAB: Our combined satellite capacity and mobile terminal sales in 2025 delivered record revenue, profit and backlog. Results add argument to our assessement re: building another satellite to meet demand.https://t.co/j7A2bpoBC9 https://t.co/abyH109gpe
General Atomics Names Fighter Drone “Dark Merlin”
Dark Merlin Is Now General Atomics’ YFQ-42A ‘Fighter Drone’s’ Nickname Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks. https://t.co/H0oZhFL1j9
Mark Your Calendar: BA CEO Sean Doyle Speaks 12 March
Heads up! Mark diaries for RAeS Heathrow Branch lecture, 12 March with @British_Airways CEO Sean Doyle #avgeek #britishairways https://t.co/43KuoybuxB https://t.co/8f3b2zQ28m
Embraer Targets India's Regional Jet, Defense, Manufacturing Push
India’s aviation expansion is often defined by large narrowbody aircraft orders. But Embraer is strengthening its India strategy in a different segment: the 80–146 seat regional jet market while advancing defence modernisation and aerospace manufacturing localisation. The push aligns with the Government’s...
Rolls‑Royce Pushes UK for £3bn Engine Subsidy
Rolls-Royce urges UK government to commit to subsidies for £3bn engine project via @FT https://t.co/LKMrDQaW6X
Dark Eagle Launchers Get Quirky Censored Names, Sparking Humor
One thing thing about DARK EAGLE is that each launcher has a name -- Hyperion, Iron Giant, Shockwave, etc. -- but censors sometimes blur them. I like to imagine its not OPSEC at all, but just adult supervision, ie the...
Soviet Dogs Lead 1966 Secret Voskhod Mission Against Gemini
60 YEARS AGO TODAY: The USSR launches a Voskhod spacecraft with the dogs Ugolyok and Veterok on a secret mission to prepare a response to NASA's Gemini project. FULL STORY: https://t.co/AWISaZC2RC
Artemis II Crew Freed, SLS/Orion Set for VAB Return
Weather permitting, NASA will roll the SLS/Orion stack back to the VAB on Tuesday. The Artemis II crew was released from quarantine last night and remain in Houston. https://t.co/Fc41XfWvG7
DHS Funding Gap Pauses Global Entry, Sparks Airline Buy
Macro: DHS funding lapse prompted policy reversals. Key: TSA PreCheck remains; Global Entry paused. Risk: service uncertainty may boost travel volatility. Trade: buy select airline stocks. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Iran Secures €500M Russian Air‑Defense Deal
NEW: Iran agreed a secret €500mn arms deal with Russia in December to acquire 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units and 2,500 “9M336” missiles over 3 years. It’s Iran’s most significant effort to rebuild air defences after last year’s war with Israel....
KLM Ground Collision at Schiphol Leaves No Injuries
2 KLM 737s just bumped into each other on the ground at Schiphol yesterday morning. One had literally just landed from Birmingham and was sitting there on the apron. The other was getting pushed back for its departure to Athens when...
Air Campaign Timelines Misreported; Reality Differs From Sources
The timeline predictions for a major air campaign from major outlets have not matched the reality of the plus up. Nor did the original strikes “that were cancelled”claim. Unnamed sources vs actually understanding the realities of the force posture and...
Occupied Donetsk Sells ‘Baba Yaga’ Drone for $8K
Ukraine's Drone Bombers - The Feared "Baba Yaga" https://t.co/BW3oTdMqsy Reportedly, a trophy "Baba Yaga" drone can be purchased at the market in occupied Donetsk for approximately 600,000 rubles ($7,860 USD). Some drones are cheaper. Sellers are reportedly willing to arrange a "test drive"...
FAA Predicts Fatal Space Debris Every Two Years
An FAA report predicts someone will die roughly every 2 years due to incoming space debris. This research could save lives by forecasting danger zones.
Artemis II Delayed; March Launch Ruled Out
Updated with Isaacman's clarification that March definitiely is off the table and they will roll back to the VAB. Artemis II Delayed Due to Upper Stage Problem https://t.co/r8yzfcIJ9Q
Artemis II May Launch in April; SLS Rollback Considered
We might be looking at April for Artemis II. Rollback to the VAB for the SLS rocket is on the table.
Iran’s $20 B Boeing Order Vanished After Deal Collapse
Under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Iran ordered 110 Boeing jets — 80 for Iran Air (77W, 777-9, 737 MAX) & 30 737 MAX for Aseman signed in 2016–17…deal value $20 billion at list prices After Trump admin withdrew Iran deal...
Starlink Group 17‑25 Launches From Vandenberg at 090
LAUNCH at 0904 UTC Feb 21 of Starlink Group 17-25 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
NASA Flags SLS Upper-Stage Issue, Possible VAB Rollback
NASA just said there's a problem with the SLS upper stage and they may have to roll back to the VAB. https://t.co/jS1avhZOkR
NASA May Delay Artemis II Launch, Rolling Back to VAB
Bad news for Artemis 2: "NASA is taking steps to potentially roll back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building… This will almost assuredly impact the March launch window." https://t.co/rS2SqwVMwD
Emirates Swaps Ultra‑dense A380 for Premium‑focused Layout
Big one from Emirates.... they’re retiring the 615-seat A380 layout (world’s highest capacity passenger jet) on all 15 of those high density frames. The 58 Business + 557 Economy setup that packed them in is done. Starting with the first ones...
Cold Weather Cripples Ukrainian Aerial Countermeasures and FPV Cables
Weather still has a very significant effect. Ukrainian fighter aircraft , helicopters, and UAV interceptors were all less effective countering Shaheds over the winter because of the weather. The fiber optic cables on FPVs often fail because of the cold....
Ukrainian UAVs Evolve Fast—NATO Should Buy Now
I think this is an additional argument for purchasing Ukrainian FPVs and other UAVs. Ukrainian companies update their UAVs regularly to meet the changing requirements on the battlefield and Russian adaptations. Makes sense for NATO members to benefit from these...
FPV Drone Strikes Myanmar Plane, No Injuries Reported
Myanmar last night... MNA ATR-72-600 got hit by FPV suicide drone(s) at Myitkyina Airport while boarding for Mandalay. Minor shrapnel damage reported, but crucially no passengers or crew hurt. KIA/PDF coalition named by authorities.
F‑16s Deploy Angry Kitten Pods for Enhanced EW Protection
F-16s Heading To Middle East Equipped With Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pods The Angry Kitten pods will give the fourth-generation fighters often tasked with the Wild Weasel missions much-needed extra protection. https://t.co/MR26YH0w6Z
Project OVERMATCH Scales UK Drone Production
Project OVERMATCH - how one company is scaling up production of #drones in the UK #avgeek https://t.co/sEEOjJQprt https://t.co/PjEtX67uHA
Tekever's AR3 EVO: Small UAV, Massive Modular Power
Small UAV - with big capabilities - how @Tekever is taking modular #drones to the next level with its AR3 EVO #avgeek #defence https://t.co/9hbPLZEY4l https://t.co/Or8fywIuXn
Humans Returning to Deep Space Within Two Weeks
We might be just two weeks from sending humans back into deep space. For 75 percent of the world's population, it will be the first time this has happened in their lifetimes. Can't wait to see it.
All Satellite-Visible Jet Spots at Jordan Base Fully Occupied
Every designated tactical jet parking space visible from satellite is taken at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Base is packed and this doesn't include all the shades and shelters we can't see under.
FAA and EASA Qualify Boeing 777‑9 Simulators for Training
Boeing just announced FAA and EASA have given initial qualification to the 777-9 full flight simulators at Gatwick. Built with CAE, ready for proper pilot training once courseware is signed off. Capt. Gary Mandy called it ‘an important step as...
The Joy of Flying: Pilots Reveal Their Top Satisfaction
What’s The Most Satisfying Thing About Being a Pilot? Captains Speaking Episode 27 #aviation #airplane #pilot #pilotsofinstagram #mentourpilot
NASA Eyes March 6 Launch for Artemis 2 After Rehearsal
NASA says they are targeting March 6 as the earliest launch opportunity for Artemis 2 after yesterday's wet dress rehearsal. Still work ahead, as well as a flight readiness review next week.
Celebrating 40 Years of Mir with Virtual Reconstruction
40 YEARS AGO TODAY: The USSR launches the 1st element of the Mir orbital complex. To mark the occasion, I am working on the complete virtual reconstruction of the spacecraft, which will be used to illustrate 15 years of Mir's operation:...
Iridium's Certus Trials Aim to Disrupt Aviation Safety
Iridium sees an opportunity to ‘disrupt the status quo’ in aviation now that its next-generation Certus satcom service is undergoing flight trials to support aircraft safety services and its joint venture partner Aireon is pursuing space-based VHF. https://t.co/0ZuGYpAleV
Artemis II Crew Completes T‑38 Training Flight
Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38 https://t.co/v2u5ToYOw5 NASA/Brendan Finnegan NASA astronaut Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen take off on a T-38 training flight from Ellington Field on Feb. 11, 2026, as a waning crescent… https://t.co/Czq00UOLNV
Tekever Integrates Ukraine Combat Lessons Into EVO Drone
How Anglo-Portuguese UAV firm @Tekever is incorporating battle lessons from Ukraine for its latest EVO #drone #avgeek https://t.co/9hbPLZEY4l https://t.co/c2NdkqOs7K
Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Completes Without Major Issues
NASA has reached the end of today's Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal with no major issues reported. https://t.co/CwpiNIEJYz https://t.co/rPZmmaWMuf
GE Aerospace Invests $300M to Boost Singapore Repair Hub
bbaviation7 had an exclusive interview with Iain Rodger, Managing Director of GE Aerospace Component Repair Singapore, where he shares how the Singapore site supports GE Aerospace’s global MRO network and the engine components repaired here. We also talk about GE Aerospace’s...
AI-Powered Geospatial Platform Rivals Google Earth, Palantir
Between Gemini 3.1 and Claude 4.6 it's honestly wild what you can build. This feels like Google Earth and Palantir had a baby. Made this with all the geospatial bells and whistles -- real time plane & satellite tracking, real traffic...
Navy Pursues New AWACS‑Killer Anti‑Radiation Missile
Hunt For Anti-Radiation Missile That Can Down Enemy Radar Planes Kicked-Off By Navy The 'AWACS killer' Advanced Emission Suppression Missile will also be able to strike air defenses on land and sea. https://t.co/BNrywXdNe7
Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal On Track, Launch Window Opening Soon
Artemis II WDR still proceeding well. Closeout crew has left the pad. Just over one hour to opening of simulated launch window. https://t.co/Yi2WnQb4m5
KC‑390 Boom Variant Offers Agile Air Force Tanker
Based on the news today of Northrop Grumman and Embraer teaming up for next generation tanker capabilities, this is a must read from four years ago: KC-390 With A Boom Could Be The Agile Tanker The Air Force Needs https://t.co/lrJn7Owfc3
Engineers Must Read Starliner Anomaly Report Summary
If you’re an engineer you need to at least read the executive summary of the Starliner Anomaly Investigation Report
NASA Chooses Transparency Over Sweeping Starliner Issues
The easy thing to do—the expected thing, really—would have been for NASA to sweep this report under the rug, declare Starliner-CFT a great learning experience, and say everything is going well. NASA did not do the easy thing. https://t.co/yNN1rRnLYi
Noisy Neighborhoods More Annoyed by Air Taxi Noise
"Initial results reveal that residents living in noisy areas reported being more bothered by the air taxi sounds than those in quieter areas." #avgeek
UK Blocks US Access to Bases, Hampering Iran Bombing Campaign
U.K. Denying U.S. Use Of Key Bases Would Impact Bombers’ Role In Iran Air Campaign The U.K. is reportedly preventing the U.S. from using Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to attack Iran. https://t.co/YUPo74NyHL
Artemis II Teams Stay Below Hydrogen Leak Safety Limit
This is encouraging: "Teams reached this step without exceeding the ground safety limit of the hydrogen leak concentration, as was observed during the first Artemis II wet dress rehearsal."
NASA Admits Starliner Missteps, Reclassifies Mishap, Vows Leadership Overhaul
News conf upshot: NASA acknowledges poor decision making thruout Starliner prog and esp while crew was on orbit. Now correctly classified as Type A mishap. NASA still committed to Starliner, but will be leadership and other changes at NASA. Rpt...