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Six F-35A Lightning IIs from the Vermont ANG, previously forward deployed to Puerto Rico, have departed RAF Lakenheath on their way to the Middle East.  The six jets are part of a total of 12 F-35As from the Vermont unit that have been noted making a transit towards the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility. Rather than traveling via the UK, the other jets instead took a southerly routing and arrived for a stopover at Morón Air Base in Spain on Feb. 10, 2026. 134th FS F-35A Lightning II taxiing for departure. (Image credit: Glenn Lockett) Interestingly, one of…

A grainy video captured in Algeria appears to show an Su-57 flying overhead, following unconfirmed reports about the country becoming the type’s first export customer, while Russia recently received new upgraded jets. Visuals emerged on Feb. 7, 2026, are claimed to show an Su-57E Felon flying in Algeria, following unconfirmed reports about the country becoming the type’s first export customer. The quality of the video is too low to discern useful details and insignia, however a grainy screengrab shows the jet’s silhouette, with the distinct howling whistle-like sound of the AL-41F1 engines in the background. The video now spreading on…

Here’s a policy that many people don’t realize exists, so I figure it’s worth covering, minor as it may be… The amenities airlines usually do & don’t let you take homeWhen you travel in first or business class, it’s common to be offered all kinds of amenities. I know there’s sometimes confusion about which of the amenities are for onboard use, and which can be taken home. As a general rule of thumb, bedding and headphones have to stay on the plane, while amenity kits and pajamas can be taken off the plane. That’s logical enough, because amenity kits and…

Natilus, the developer of the Horizon Evo blended-wing, hyper-efficient airliner, says it has redesigned the aircraft to include two distinct decks, one for passengers that features larger overhead storage and windows, and an all-new lower cargo deck.  In an update issued on February 10, 2026, the San Diego-based company said its Horizon Evo design has advanced after what it described as “critical feedback” from the Federal Aviation Administration and airline customers. Natilus said the change to two decks allows for additional emergency exits (important to the FAA) and better integration with existing airport infrastructure (important to airline customers).  The company said the changes let it offer a wider cabin for passengers while still handling freight in a way that will integrate with existing ground equipment. Natilus noted the updated design can carry 12 LD3-45 containers on…

The U.S. Navy wants long-range strike drones that can be launched from destroyers and other warships that lack large flight decks, according to a Defense Innovation Unit solicitation.The concern is that the Navy lacks enough aircraft carriers, aircraft and missiles to sustain an extended conflict against an adversary armed with long-range antiship missiles. Thus, the service is looking for armed drones that can be launched from austere locations or from surface warships other than aircraft carriers.“Naval surface combatants are constrained in their ability to support long-range strikes over extended combat operations due to reliance on single-use missile systems, with limited…

Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for luxury travel. The Qatar Airways Privilege Club program has launched its latest promotion on purchased Avios, and it has the potential to be a good deal, even if you’re looking to acquire another “flavor” of Avios. However, there are a lot of ways to acquire Qatar Airways Avios, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend outright buying them. Between February 10 and February 16, 2026, Qatar Airways Privilege Club is offering a bonus on purchased Avios. Different members may be eligible for different offers, though it appears that the standard…

By Scott Hamilton Katie Ringgold, VP and general manager of the 737 program. Credit: Boeing. Feb. 10, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing’s head of the 737 program yesterday outlined how the company is recovering from six years of crisis, quality control and safety issues and repeated production slowdowns and shutdowns. Katie Ringgold, the Vice President and General Manager, was at the annual Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) conference in suburban Seattle, said the long road to recovery—which has a few years more to go—has been an “unglamorous” task. “We took time to deeply reflect on our production system. And some…

Aero Linx: International Cessna 180-185 Club The International 180/185 Club is a social organization whose 1200+ members have one thing in common: they all own or have a passion for Cessna Skywagons. Pilots pride themselves in flying these “workhorses” of the sky. These planes have fixed gear and a tailwheel framework. The Skywagons’ unique characteristics require these planes be flown on the ground as well as in the sky.

Very High Frequency (VHF) The frequency band between 30 and 300 MHz. Portions of this band, 108 to 118 MHz, are used for certain NAVAIDs; 118 to 136 MHz are used for civil air/ground voice communications. Other frequencies in this band are used for purposes not related to air traffic control.

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): A New Cure for an Old Woe Developed by Alberta, Canada-based Airworthiness Resources Corporation (arc), the arc Quikex (Quick Exit) is a Transport Canada-Approved Cessna 206 forward cargo door modification. Certified under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA20-34 and marketed formally as the Split Forward Cargo Door Window, arc’s Quikex modification allows Cessna 206 passengers to quickly and safely disembark the aircraft in emergency situations by opening the airplane’s forward cargo door—regardless of flap position.