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Four Dutch F-35 Lightning II fighters and a tanker operated from the Netherlands’ main international airport, one of Europe’s busiest, during the NATO-led exercise Avatar. Schiphol Airport, located just 9 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam, is one of the busiest airports in Europe. Over the past couple of days, alongside its usual flow of civilian airliners, the airport also hosted some unusually loud and uncommon visitors: four Dutch F-35 fighter jets. According to details released by the Dutch Ministry of Defense and reported by local Dutch media, a quartet of RNLAF F-35 fighter jets operated from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Jan.…
A chartered Bombardier Learjet 45 carrying a senior Indian political figure crashed while attempting to land at the uncontrolled Baramati airfield on January 28, 2026, killing all five people on board, Indian aviation authorities said. Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state, was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati, his home constituency, where he was scheduled to campaign ahead of local elections. Two members of his staff and two flight crew members were also killed in the crash. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the aircraft crashed during its second approach to Baramati after the crew executed a go-around on the initial attempt.…
A few weeks ago, I covered how Aer Lingus announced that it might end transatlantic flying out of the United Kingdom, which was an unusual announcement (airlines usually announce what they’re going to do, not what they might do). Well, there’s now an update, and the decision has been finalized, and this is officially happening. Aer Lingus cuts long haul Manchester flying In late 2021, Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus commenced transatlantic flying out of Manchester (MAN), including to Bridgetown (BGI), New York (JFK), and Orlando (MCO). Aer Lingus operates transatlantic flights out of Manchester The airline was looking for…
The new live-fire event demonstrated the ability of the AGM-88G AARGM-ER to navigate a challenging flight profile in a GPS-denied environment. The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Northrop Grumman announced on Jan. 27, 2026, a new live-fire test of the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER). The announcement comes a month after the company and the U.S. Air Force conducted a new test of the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), which has been developed using technology from the AARGM-ER. New Live-Fire Test According to the photos on DVIDS, the test was conducted on Jan. 12 over…
A NASA high-altitude research aircraft made a gear-up landing at Ellington Field in Houston on the morning of January 27, 2026, after experiencing a mechanical issue during landing. The two crew members onboard were uninjured, according to the agency. The aircraft, a NASA WB-57, touched down around 11:30 a.m. local time on Runway 17R and slid along the runway before coming to a stop. Video from local media outlets showed the aircraft remaining upright as emergency responders quickly surrounded it. Officials said the runway was temporarily closed while crews secured the aircraft and began recovery operations. First responders from a military subcontractor handled the initial response. In a statement provided to local media,…
… And Silence/Ignorance/Inaction Is No Longer Acceptable — Dedicated To Every Aviator Wannabe, Every Struggling Aviator Of Today, And Those Who Left… But Long To Return News/Analysis/Opinion By James R Campbell, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief I have been experiencing and anticipating a few milestones of late… a few days back, I celebrated my 55th year since a very cold glider solo at the age of 14, all this, while currently trying to close the less than 100 hour gap between my current flight time and a long anticipated 20,000th flight hour. The gamut of experiences has been substantial and inspiring……
Minimum Sector Altiitude [ICAO] The lowest altitude which may be used under emergency conditions which will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1,000 feet) above all obstacles located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 46 km (25 NM) radius centered on a radio aid to navigation.
Aero Linx: Stearman Restorers Association Welcome to the Stearman Restorers Association. The Stearman Restorers Association is an independent “Not for Profit” 501(c)(3) Corporation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and safe flying of Stearman aircraft through the education of both members and the public. We are passionate about all models of Stearman biplanes. The SRA has over 1000 members in 25 countries.
From 2017 (YouTube Edition): Airplane Upgraded With 912iS Engine And More Van’s Aircraft has made several upgrades to its popular RV 12 model, starting forward of the firewall and continuing through much of the airplane. The most obvious of the changes is the installation of the Rotax 912iS engine. The new engine produces more torque which improves the climb rate and cruise. But Rian Johnson, Chief Engineer for Van’s Aircraft, told ANN editor Tom Patton that the company has been listening to its customers for the past eight years, and put together a list of upgrades to make a better…