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"Cancelling this event was an incredibly tough call. Our air show is one of the most meaningful ways we connect with our community. While we are disappointed, the safety and security of our sailors, their families, and our guests must remain our top priority. Our team has worked hard alongside performers, partners, and volunteers to plan a safe and memorable show. However, in light of heightened security considerations, cancellation is necessary to ensure the safety of our personnel, performers, and the public." Source: Capt. Shawn O’Connor, NAS Lemoore commanding officer, explaining the cancellation of two much awaited airshows… Both the…

Aero Linx: British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA) The BMAA is a members’ organisation that exists only to benefit the members. Over the years the BMAA has influenced the legislation that governs microlight flying in the UK, always looking to guide its development to be the most beneficial for the members. The BMAA also provides an information source for microlight pilots and organises or supports flying events to encourage skills development and a social side to the sport.

Qatar Airways said it has started operating a limited schedule of flights to and from Doha that will continue over the next several days, widening a cautious restart of service while Qatari airspace remains closed to normal commercial operations due to the war in Iran.   The airline said on March 9, 2026, the flights are possible only because the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has approved limited operating corridors, and stressed that the schedule does not signal a full resumption of regular service.   The update marks a significant shift from the airline’s earlier contingency plan, which relied on relief flights from neighboring countries such as Oman and Saudi Arabia to move…

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For the next portion of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, it was time for what was perhaps the most anticipated flight of the journey, as I was flying Etihad’s A380 The Residence from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Paris (CDG). For those not familiar, The Residence is Etihad’s product above first class, consisting of a three-room suite on the A380, which can accommodate up to two people. For what it’s worth, upgrading from first class to The Residence on this flight cost around $1,600.The Residence experience starts before you even board the flight, and consists of what can only…

The White House said it removed National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member J. Todd Inman after receiving reports of inappropriate alcohol use on the job, harassment of staff, misuse of government resources, and repeated absences from board meetings, allegations that Inman flatly denied as a “political hit job.”   Inman, a Republican and former chief of staff to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao during President Donald Trump’s first term, said that he had been fired on March 6, 2026, without explanation. Reuters first reported on March 8 that Inman said the White House had not given him a reason for his dismissal. By March 9, however, White…

DARPA has assigned the designation X-76 to the Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) project, a Bell proof-of-concept technology demonstrator for a high-speed tiltrotor. The DARPA (Defense Advance Research Project Agency) has announced on Mar. 9, 2026, that it has assigned the new X-76 designation to the X-plane being developed as part of the Speed and Runway Independent Technology (SPRINT) program. The aircraft will demonstrate technologies enabling high-speed flight without the need for traditional runways. The agency says the aircraft has passed a Critical Design Review (CDR) and is currently being built by Bell Textron. The company has previously released…

Cathay Pacific has unveiled its latest 80th anniversary livery on a Boeing 777-300ER following the ‘lettuce leaf sandwich’ retro design earlier this year on an Airbus A350 and Boeing 747 freighter. On March 9, 2026, the newly painted Boeing 777-300ER, registered B-KQU, reentered commercial service with the ‘Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition’ livery designed by artist Victor Wong. Cathay teamed up with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) on the project to champion Hong Kong’s arts and culture on the world stage, all while also celebrating the carrier’s 80th anniversary. Cathay said an unveiling ceremony for…

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