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Boeing was among the most prominent exhibitors at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 8-12, 2026.   The US manufacturer demonstrated its strong presence within a market in which it maintains a significant footprint across both civilian and military sectors. Saudi Arabia is one of the few countries in the world to host a dedicated Boeing office, a fact that underscores the strategic importance that Boeing gives to its relationship with the Middle Eastern Kingdom.  To learn more about Boeing’s regional footprint and its plans for the Middle East in the field of defense…

Video footage credited to Ukraine’s Air Command Center appears to show a MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system intercepting a Russian 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile during an overnight strike wave on February 15 to 16, 2026.  While the clip itself does not provide enough information to confirm the type of incoming missile independently, the claim aligns with an official morning update from the Ukrainian Air Force, which reported that two Zircon anti-ship missiles were shot down or suppressed during the same attack window.  According to the Ukrainian Air Force update, Russia attacked “on the night of February 16 (from 18:00 on…

The Royal Saudi Naval Force will receive four C-27Js in the new Maritime Patrol Variant, with deliveries expected to start in 2029. Leonardo has announced that it will supply four C-27Js in the new Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) variant to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense. The aircraft will be operated by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces to cope with modern submarine and sea surface threats, to guarantee effective Search and Rescue (SAR) services and to perform transport and airdrop missions. The company says the service will receive the first aircraft in 2029, becoming the type’s 21st operator. It must be…

India will acquire 114 additional Rafales as part of the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft program, with 96 possibly produced locally.      India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded on Feb. 12, 2026, an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for additional Dassault Rafale fighters as part of the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, the Ministry of Defence announced. The MoD did not specify how many aircraft would be ordered, but local media reported that New Delhi would acquire 114 Rafale jets, with 18 supplied bought off-the-shelf from manufacturer Dassault and the remaining 96 manufactured domestically. While already an operator of 36 jets of the…

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Aero Linx: Short Wing Piper Club Short Wing Piper Club members share a common dedication to the enjoyment, flying, preservation, restoration and maintenance of five of Piper?s finest aircraft – the Piper Vagabond, Clipper, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt. SWPC Members enjoy the use of a free lending library offering technical information, books, videos, an extensive collection of tools, plus the ability to take advantage of discounted parts and even free product drawings for such items as LED Landing and Taxi lights, Vortex Generator kits, and aircraft batteries, to name but a few. Our members participate in online forums dedicated to…

Land And Hold Short Operations Operations that include simultaneous takeoffs and landings and/or simultaneous landings when a landing aircraft is able and is instructed by the controller to hold short of an intersecting runway or taxiway, a predetermined point, or an approach/departure flightpath. Pilots are expected to promptly inform the controller if the hold short clearance cannot be accepted.

Shortly After Retracting The Flaps, The Primary Flight Display (PFD) Reportedly “Blinked Off” Analysis: The pilot had just refueled the airplane and planned to fly a night, visual flight rules, crosscountry flight. The pilot used 50% flaps for the normal takeoff; after he established a positive rate of climb, the pilot retracted the flaps. Shortly after retracting the flaps, the primary flight display (PFD) reportedly “blinked off” momentarily and then reappeared with a “Taxiway! Taxiway!” alert, and the multifunction display (MFD) screen was orange, which confused the pilot. He then looked up, saw a large pine tree ahead, and attempted…

ROME — Saudi Arabia is buying new C-27 tactical air lifters to use as armed maritime patrol aircraft, manufacturer Leonardo has announced – making it the first nation to use the aircraft in the format.Saudi Arabia will take delivery of four C-27J’s able to carry torpedoes, anti-ship missiles and depth charges, as well as a dedicated mission suite and sensors for tracking surface and undersea targets, the firm said.The aircraft will also be used for search-and-rescue missions as well as carrying out air drop missions, the Italian company added.Deliveries to the Saudi Navy are expected to start in 2029. Last…

The introduction of Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabin concept hasn’t been without drama, to put it mildly. Over the past several months, Lufthansa’s biggest issue has been with its new Boeing 787s, as the airline has struggled to get its new business class seats certified. In October 2025, we saw the new Dreamliners enter commercial service, though with most business class seats blocked. We know that Lufthansa has been trying to get these seats certified ASAP, though up until now, there has been no firm timeline. So there’s finally some positive news for Lufthansa, as a majority of 787 Allegris business…