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The House and Senate’s conferenced version of a fiscal 2026 defense budget would restore funding for the Navy’s next-generation F/A-XX fighter and up the Pentagon’s spending request on the Air Force’s F-47.In materials released Monday, the House Appropriations Committee said the compromise $839 billion spending bill would provide $3.9 billion for the military’s sixth-generation aircraft. That would include $3 billion for the Air Force’s F-47 fighter, which will be built by Boeing, and $972 million for the Navy’s F/A-XX, the House committee said.That would be hundreds of millions more than the Pentagon requested in its original proposed 2026 budget last…

“The MH-60R has been the U.S. Navy’s primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter since 2010. This true multi-mission asset has proven itself in all aspects of land or maritime operations providing various mission requirements around the globe. We are grateful to the artisans at Sikorsky for keeping this invaluable asset at the ready for all our service men and women for decades to come.” Source: Capt. William Hargreaves, H-60 Multi-Mission Helicopters Program Manager, commenting as Lockheed Martin held a ceremony in its facility in Owego, New York, to deliver its 350th MH-60R “Romeo” helicopter to the U.S. Navy. HSM-41, the…

Also: Joby Sim, F-35 CCA Sims, Scholarship Winners, Sun Country-Allegiant The Air Force announced the selection of U.S. Aviation Academy for its early-stage pilot training program under a long-term contract valued at $835.6 million in one of the largest civilian flight training awards by the service in years. The deal runs through December 2035 and covers Initial Pilot Training, the first phase of student pilot training. M1 Support Services announced it has been chosen to advance to Phase II of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition. The Army wants a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated single-provider solution for its Initial Entry Rotary…

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Germany’s Best by Way of Florida Established in 1980 by German aerobatic pilot Walter Extra as a means by which to design and develop his own airplanes, EXTRA Aircraft—EXTRA Flugzeugbau in its founder’s native tongue—has evolved into one of the world’s premier makers of aerobatic aircraft. EXTRA’s aircraft line-up comprises the EXTRA 330 SC, a single seat, low-wing, aerobatic monoplane possessed of the sort of aerobatic performance that won world championships in 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022; the EXTRA 330 LX, a two-seat, tandem arrangement, low-wing, aerobatic monoplane eminently suited to both…

Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) An ultra-high frequency electronic rho-theta air navigation aid which provides suitably equipped aircraft a continuous indication of bearing and distance to the TACAN station.

Aero Linx: Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) ARSA represents the global aerospace maintenance industry by advocating for the uniform and consistent enforcement of government regulations. ARSA educates aerospace professionals, engages regulators, and advocates to elected officials. Representing organizations ranging from global corporations to small, independent businesses across the world, ARSA develops practical tools to help members navigate government requirements while enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity.

In recent days, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk have been getting into it, and the situation keeps escalating. What started as a debate over Starlink Wi-Fi has turned into the two billionaires calling one another idiots, and Musk even threatening to buy Ryanair in order to fire O’Leary. Ryanair is firmly in the “any publicity is good publicity” camp, and as a continuation of this feud, the airline has just launched a hilarious fare sale. Ryanair mocks Elon Musk with new fare sale Ryanair has taken to X to promote how it has a new fare sale —…

Chartering midsize business jets delivers a smart balance of range, cabin comfort, and operating cost, making it a practical option for teams that need speed without stepping into heavy jet pricing.  Picture a leadership team facing a packed agenda across three cities in two days. Commercial schedules would splinter the group, add layovers, and steal hours from decision time. A midsize jet changes the math fast. Everyone departs together, meetings happen at altitude, and the aircraft lands closer to the destination. That momentum is the difference between reacting late and arriving ready to close, align, and move on while competitors…

QantasLink has announced a series of fleet improvements for its Western Australia operations. The upgrades include cabin enhancements to its Airbus fleet and the acquisition of Embraer E190 aircraft to replace aging Fokker 100s. The upgrades will affect Network Aviation, QantasLink’s wholly owned Perth-based subsidiary, which operates over 600 flights per week to more than 25 destinations across regional Western Australia, serving both local communities and the resources sector. Cabin modifications and Wi-Fi installation According to the airline, all 28 Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft in Network Aviation’s fleet will be equipped with onboard Wi-Fi, allowing passengers to access the…

In 2022, Avianca made the decision to eliminate business class on all routes within the Americas, choosing to only offer business class on transatlantic flights. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen the airline progressively add back business class on more routes, and we’ve now reached a major milestone, as the airline has restored business class on all routes. Let’s go over all the details, starting with a little bit of background… Avianca cut business class on most routes in 2022 In the past several years, Avianca has nicely transformed its business model, by becoming a more efficient airline.…