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Commercial Feb 21, 2026

The Private Jet Fleet Of $8 Billion Ponzi Scheme Fraudster Allen Stanford

The fraudster has a massive private jet fleet.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

How To Get The Most Out Of Delta's SkyMiles Loyalty Program

The program has changed significantly in recent years - here's how to maximize your benefits.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Back To The Factory Floor: Why Boeing Is Moving Its Defense Headquarters Out Of D.C.

The manufacturer has big plans.

Boeing developments impact global aviation supply chain.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Leaked Footage Shows Tucker Carlson Posing With Airport Officers After Israel Detainment Claim

Tucker Carlson's Israel Detainment Claim: New Footage Emerges.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Frontier's Drastic New York JFK Retreat Puts New Terminal 6 Commitment In Doubt

Frontier Airlines drastically reduces its JFK presence, canceling nine routes and leaving only one daily flight.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Pan Am's Long-Awaited Comeback: What's The Latest?

Examining Pan Am's progress towards restarting commercial operations, and the company's chances of success.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

The ALERT Act: How Congress Plans To Stop Midair Collisions

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act, or ALERT Act, aims to address every safety recommendation issued by the NTSB.

Safety implications warrant industry attention.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Why The Airbus A350 Has Such A Short Takeoff Roll

The Airbus A350 boasts a short takeoff roll when compared with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, when the size difference is taken into account.

Boeing developments impact global aviation supply chain.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

5 Sports Teams With Their Own Private Jets

A closer look at some of the biggest and best jets in pro sports.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Grounded For Three Hours: Why This United Boeing 737 Was Declared A Crime Scene At Newark

The incident raises serious questions about airport security procedures and passenger screening.

Safety implications warrant industry attention.

Aerospace Feb 21, 2026

NASA preparing for Artemis 2 rollback to fix upper stage problem

Just 24 hours after setting a March 6 launch date for the Artemis 2 mission, NASA said a problem with the Space Launch System upper stage will delay the launch. The post NASA preparing for Artemis 2 rollback to fix upper stage problem appeared first on SpaceNews.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Drones Feb 21, 2026

Myanmar Passenger Plane Struck in Alleged FPV Drone Attack at Myitkyina Airport

On the evening of 20 February 2026, an ATR-72-600 passenger aircraft operated by Myanmar National

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Military Feb 21, 2026

Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Captured Shooting Down Russian Target with APKWS II

Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a Ukrainian F-16 was captured using APKWS II laser-guided rockets to engage a drone. A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 was captured for the first time while using its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II guided rockets agai...

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Aerospace Feb 21, 2026

Bruno says he joined Blue Origin to work on ‘urgent’ national security projects

Tory Bruno, former CEO of United Launch Alliance, said he decided to join Blue Origin to work on important national security projects, including applications of the company’s Blue Ring spacecraft. The post Bruno says he joined Blue Origin to work on ‘urgent’ national security projects appeared fi...

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Military Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Navy Reaches Initial Operational Capability for GBU-53 SDB II

The GBU-53/B SDB II, also known as StormBreaker, has reached the Initial Operational Capability on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, following its first operational use in 2025. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and RTX announced that the U.S. Navy has reached the Initial Operational Capability (I...

Military aviation advances influence broader industry.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

Aalto plots Australia base to boost planned high-altitude pseudo satellite service

Aalto is turning to Australia as a key operating base to bolster the business case for initial commercial services of its stratospheric pseudo-satellite over Japan, now pushed to 2027 amid regulatory hurdles and ongoing system-integration work. The post Aalto plots Australia base to boost planned...

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Picture of the Day: Feb. 20, 2026

A Piper Cherokee tracing the skies over the Spanish countryside en route to Portugal.

Industry developments to monitor closely.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Audit Finds FAA Oversight Gaps At United

Inspector general report outlines inspection, staffing and data-access challenges.

Regulatory changes may affect industry operations.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos

Giant tortoises are returning to Floreana Island after more than 150 years, guided by NASA data that shows suitable areas for release.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Alaska Aviation Weather Unit Updates Surface, SIGWX Charts

Changes take effect Feb. 22 as production moves to new system.

Industry developments to monitor closely.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

NASA targeting March 6 for Artemis 2 launch

NASA is targeting a March 6 launch for Artemis 2 after completing a countdown test with few problems. The post NASA targeting March 6 for Artemis 2 launch appeared first on SpaceNews.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Drones Feb 20, 2026

Divergent and Mach Industries Launch Venom

Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries announced a partnership to deliver Venom, a prototype flight demonstration

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Drones Feb 20, 2026

Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology

Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

ALERT Act Aviation Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. House

The holistic measure outlines regulatory, training and technology changes tied to NTSB recommendations following DCA collision.

Safety implications warrant industry attention.

Military Feb 20, 2026

Russian MOD Shows U.S. F-35, F-16 Intercepting Tu-95MS And Su-35S Off Alaska

The intercept was carried out as the Russian Tu-95MS bombers and their escorting fighters transited the Alaskan ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone). On Feb. 19, 2026, the U.S. Air Force launched two F-16s, two F-35s, one E-3, and four KC-135s tankers to “intercept, positively identify, and esc...

Military aviation advances influence broader industry.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Hartzell Launches Innovation Center With $2M JobsOhio Grant

A new facility in Piqua expands carbon fiber production, consolidates service and R&D operations.

Industry developments to monitor closely.

Commercial Feb 20, 2026

Iridium plans aviation disruption with Certus safety, space-based VHF

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 a space-based VHF initiative that will relieve VHF congestion usi...

Safety implications warrant industry attention.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38

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 Moon hovers above. Koch and Hansen, along with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, are part of NASA’s Artemis ...

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Pacific Air Forces Headed to AirVenture 2026

Command plans aircraft displays, personnel participation at Oshkosh event.

Industry developments to monitor closely.

Military Feb 20, 2026

Embraer and Northrop Grumman Join Forces for KC-390 Tanker with Boom Refueling System

Embraer and Northrop Grumman aim to offer advanced aerial refueling options amid a tanker capability gap in the U.S. and other Allied air forces. Brazilian aerospace major Embraer and Northrop Grumman announced on Feb. 19, 2026, a collaboration to further develop the KC-390 Millenium tanker-trans...

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

Boeing to boost production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites

The company opened a new facility in El Segundo to support Millennium’s missile-warning satellite backlog The post Boeing to boost production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

Boeing developments impact global aviation supply chain.

Military Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Navy Seeking Anti-Radiation Missile Which Can Also Kill Airborne Radars

NAVAIR is looking for an advanced anti-radiation missile with a longer range than the ones in the Navy’s current inventory and which can also engage airborne targets. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has published a new Sources Sought notice for Advanced Emission Suppression Missile (AESM) ...

Military aviation advances influence broader industry.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

NASA completes second Artemis 2 fueling test

NASA completed a second wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 mission on Feb. 19 without any of the hydrogen leaks seen in the first such test earlier this month. The post NASA completes second Artemis 2 fueling test appeared first on SpaceNews.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Drones Feb 20, 2026

Altomaxx RPAS Specialist – UAS/RPAS Pilot (Calgary AB)

Altomaxx Technologies is a leading-edge drone-service provider, offering inspection services, integrated solutions, and capacity building

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains

Dry, gusty conditions spurred fast-growing fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, along with dangerous dust storms across the region.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Drones Feb 20, 2026

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Anzu Robotics Over Alleged DJI Rebranding Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Anzu Robotics, LLC (“Anzu”) for misleading Texas consumers about the

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

The Private Jet Fleet Of $8 Billion Ponzi Scheme Fraudster Allen Stanford

The fraudster has a massive private jet fleet.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

How To Get The Most Out Of Delta's SkyMiles Loyalty Program

The program has changed significantly in recent years - here's how to maximize your benefits.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Back To The Factory Floor: Why Boeing Is Moving Its Defense Headquarters Out Of D.C.

The manufacturer has big plans.

Boeing developments impact global aviation supply chain.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Leaked Footage Shows Tucker Carlson Posing With Airport Officers After Israel Detainment Claim

Tucker Carlson's Israel Detainment Claim: New Footage Emerges.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Frontier's Drastic New York JFK Retreat Puts New Terminal 6 Commitment In Doubt

Frontier Airlines drastically reduces its JFK presence, canceling nine routes and leaving only one daily flight.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Pan Am's Long-Awaited Comeback: What's The Latest?

Examining Pan Am's progress towards restarting commercial operations, and the company's chances of success.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

The ALERT Act: How Congress Plans To Stop Midair Collisions

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act, or ALERT Act, aims to address every safety recommendation issued by the NTSB.

Safety implications warrant industry attention.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Why The Airbus A350 Has Such A Short Takeoff Roll

The Airbus A350 boasts a short takeoff roll when compared with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, when the size difference is taken into account.

Boeing developments impact global aviation supply chain.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

5 Sports Teams With Their Own Private Jets

A closer look at some of the biggest and best jets in pro sports.

Commercial aviation dynamics shape travel industry.

Commercial Feb 21, 2026

Grounded For Three Hours: Why This United Boeing 737 Was Declared A Crime Scene At Newark

The incident raises serious questions about airport security procedures and passenger screening.

Safety implications warrant industry attention.

Aerospace Feb 21, 2026

NASA preparing for Artemis 2 rollback to fix upper stage problem

Just 24 hours after setting a March 6 launch date for the Artemis 2 mission, NASA said a problem with the Space Launch System upper stage will delay the launch. The post NASA preparing for Artemis 2 rollback to fix upper stage problem appeared first on SpaceNews.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Drones Feb 21, 2026

Myanmar Passenger Plane Struck in Alleged FPV Drone Attack at Myitkyina Airport

On the evening of 20 February 2026, an ATR-72-600 passenger aircraft operated by Myanmar National

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Military Feb 21, 2026

Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Captured Shooting Down Russian Target with APKWS II

Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a Ukrainian F-16 was captured using APKWS II laser-guided rockets to engage a drone. A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 was captured for the first time while using its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II guided rockets agai...

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Aerospace Feb 21, 2026

Bruno says he joined Blue Origin to work on ‘urgent’ national security projects

Tory Bruno, former CEO of United Launch Alliance, said he decided to join Blue Origin to work on important national security projects, including applications of the company’s Blue Ring spacecraft. The post Bruno says he joined Blue Origin to work on ‘urgent’ national security projects appeared fi...

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Military Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Navy Reaches Initial Operational Capability for GBU-53 SDB II

The GBU-53/B SDB II, also known as StormBreaker, has reached the Initial Operational Capability on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, following its first operational use in 2025. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and RTX announced that the U.S. Navy has reached the Initial Operational Capability (I...

Military aviation advances influence broader industry.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

Aalto plots Australia base to boost planned high-altitude pseudo satellite service

Aalto is turning to Australia as a key operating base to bolster the business case for initial commercial services of its stratospheric pseudo-satellite over Japan, now pushed to 2027 amid regulatory hurdles and ongoing system-integration work. The post Aalto plots Australia base to boost planned...

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Picture of the Day: Feb. 20, 2026

A Piper Cherokee tracing the skies over the Spanish countryside en route to Portugal.

Industry developments to monitor closely.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Audit Finds FAA Oversight Gaps At United

Inspector general report outlines inspection, staffing and data-access challenges.

Regulatory changes may affect industry operations.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos

Giant tortoises are returning to Floreana Island after more than 150 years, guided by NASA data that shows suitable areas for release.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Alaska Aviation Weather Unit Updates Surface, SIGWX Charts

Changes take effect Feb. 22 as production moves to new system.

Industry developments to monitor closely.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

NASA targeting March 6 for Artemis 2 launch

NASA is targeting a March 6 launch for Artemis 2 after completing a countdown test with few problems. The post NASA targeting March 6 for Artemis 2 launch appeared first on SpaceNews.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Drones Feb 20, 2026

Divergent and Mach Industries Launch Venom

Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries announced a partnership to deliver Venom, a prototype flight demonstration

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Drones Feb 20, 2026

Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology

Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

ALERT Act Aviation Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. House

The holistic measure outlines regulatory, training and technology changes tied to NTSB recommendations following DCA collision.

Safety implications warrant industry attention.

Military Feb 20, 2026

Russian MOD Shows U.S. F-35, F-16 Intercepting Tu-95MS And Su-35S Off Alaska

The intercept was carried out as the Russian Tu-95MS bombers and their escorting fighters transited the Alaskan ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone). On Feb. 19, 2026, the U.S. Air Force launched two F-16s, two F-35s, one E-3, and four KC-135s tankers to “intercept, positively identify, and esc...

Military aviation advances influence broader industry.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Hartzell Launches Innovation Center With $2M JobsOhio Grant

A new facility in Piqua expands carbon fiber production, consolidates service and R&D operations.

Industry developments to monitor closely.

Commercial Feb 20, 2026

Iridium plans aviation disruption with Certus safety, space-based VHF

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 a space-based VHF initiative that will relieve VHF congestion usi...

Safety implications warrant industry attention.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38

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 Moon hovers above. Koch and Hansen, along with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover, are part of NASA’s Artemis ...

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

General Aviation Feb 20, 2026

Pacific Air Forces Headed to AirVenture 2026

Command plans aircraft displays, personnel participation at Oshkosh event.

Industry developments to monitor closely.

Military Feb 20, 2026

Embraer and Northrop Grumman Join Forces for KC-390 Tanker with Boom Refueling System

Embraer and Northrop Grumman aim to offer advanced aerial refueling options amid a tanker capability gap in the U.S. and other Allied air forces. Brazilian aerospace major Embraer and Northrop Grumman announced on Feb. 19, 2026, a collaboration to further develop the KC-390 Millenium tanker-trans...

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

Boeing to boost production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites

The company opened a new facility in El Segundo to support Millennium’s missile-warning satellite backlog The post Boeing to boost production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

Boeing developments impact global aviation supply chain.

Military Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Navy Seeking Anti-Radiation Missile Which Can Also Kill Airborne Radars

NAVAIR is looking for an advanced anti-radiation missile with a longer range than the ones in the Navy’s current inventory and which can also engage airborne targets. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has published a new Sources Sought notice for Advanced Emission Suppression Missile (AESM) ...

Military aviation advances influence broader industry.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

NASA completes second Artemis 2 fueling test

NASA completed a second wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 mission on Feb. 19 without any of the hydrogen leaks seen in the first such test earlier this month. The post NASA completes second Artemis 2 fueling test appeared first on SpaceNews.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Drones Feb 20, 2026

Altomaxx RPAS Specialist – UAS/RPAS Pilot (Calgary AB)

Altomaxx Technologies is a leading-edge drone-service provider, offering inspection services, integrated solutions, and capacity building

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

Aerospace Feb 20, 2026

Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains

Dry, gusty conditions spurred fast-growing fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, along with dangerous dust storms across the region.

Aerospace developments expand industry horizons.

Drones Feb 20, 2026

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Anzu Robotics Over Alleged DJI Rebranding Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Anzu Robotics, LLC (“Anzu”) for misleading Texas consumers about the

Drone technology continues to reshape aviation operations.

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