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“NASA is embarking on an exciting infrastructure modernization effort to prepare for the future of exploration. The first phase will make way for new facilities by retiring outdated ones, enabling investments in the capabilities needed to deliver on our world-changing mission of science and discovery.” Source: Jared Isaacman, recently confirmed as NASA Administrator, is wasting no time getting started on modernizing the agency’s infrastructure, starting with the demolition of the outdated Dynamic Test Stand and the Propulsion and Structural Test Facility – aka the T-Tower – at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Runway In Use/Active Runway/Duty Runway Any runway or runways currently being used for takeoff or landing. When multiple runways are used, they are all considered active runways. In the metering sense, a selectable adapted item which specifies the landing runway configuration or direction of traffic flow. The adapted optimum flight plan from each transition fix to the vertex is determined by the runway configuration for arrival metering processing purposes.

Aero Linx: Hatz Biplane Association Welcome to the official webpage of the Hatz Biplane Association, dedicated to the education and enjoyment of building and flying the Hatz CB-1, Hatz Classic, Bantam, and Kelly-D biplanes. Here you will find HBA news, builder info, where to buy plans and information packs about the Hatz, Hatz Classic and the Kelly-D biplanes, a forum to trade messages with other builders, a bookstore, and so much more!

Also: First RV-15 Kits, Foot-Controlled Airplane, Velocitor X-1, Youngest Glider Pilot? ANN’s Chief Test Pilot, Jim Campbell, ambled down to Sebring a few days back in order to finally get his hands on Phil Lockwood’s radically upgraded RV-9A, equipped with the latest Rotax 916is. We’ll have a lot to say in the coming weeks, but Jim wanted to emphasize that this project is far more than slapping a new engine onto an already established airframe. In order to properly adapt the 160 horsepower Rotax 916is engine, the motor mount had to be extended a good deal due to the lighter…

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) announced that it will operate more than 2,400 flights during the Chinese New Year travel period as demand surges for domestic connectivity across the country. The festive flight schedule, operating from February 11 to 23, 2026, includes up to 198 additional services across MAG’s two carriers, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, to accommodate increased passenger volumes during one of Malaysia’s busiest travel seasons. Malaysia Airlines will operate up to 1,498 flights during the period, including 130 additional services beyond its regular schedule. Firefly will operate up to 962 flights between February 13 and 23, with 68 extra…

US public charter carrier JSX has begun flying the ATR 42-600 twin turboprop on certain routes, marking a notable shift in how the carrier plans to expand its network while maintaining its premium, crowd-free service model.  JSX launched ATR 42 operations in December 2025, initially flying the aircraft between Santa Monica Airport in Southern California and Las Vegas. The route represents the first time JSX has used a turboprop in scheduled passenger service and signals a broader evaluation of the aircraft type as the carrier looks to serve smaller and underserved airports with a premium passenger experience.  The carrier plans to operate four ATR 42-600 aircraft in early 2026 as part of that evaluation.…

Major changes are coming to Bilt, the platform that’s known for letting people earn points for paying rent, without racking up any fees. We’ve known that Bilt will discontinue its one Wells Fargo credit card, and will instead transition to having three Cardless credit cards. Not only that, but we’ve also known that the way that members will be rewarded for paying rent is changing as well. The wait is finally over, and all of the details of the new Bilt Card 2.0 have just been revealed. Just about everything is changing, from how rent is rewarded, to the rewards…

The French Army’s helicopter arm (ALAT) argues that the war in Ukraine is pushing armed forces to adjust tactics rather than abandon crewed rotorcraft in high-intensity conflict, even as drones and unmanned systems expand into roles once reserved for attack and reconnaissance helicopters.In comments to French weekly Le Point, General David Cruzille, who commands the French Army’s helicopter branch, and his deputy General Hubert Doutaud said early predictions in 2022 that helicopters were becoming untenable in modern war have not been confirmed by events. Instead, both sides in Ukraine have modified how they employ rotary-wing aircraft to survive in a…

The head of the U.S. Navy spoke at a military conference Tuesday about the need for the service to prioritize speed and risk-taking to remain constantly prepared for an international armed conflict.Navy Secretary John Phelan delivered remarks at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, and extolled the virtues of “radical transparency,” an end to “stupid” practices, rolling the dice on calculated risks and maintaining a posture that is ready for war at any time to better the service’s current and future fleets.“That results in accountability and moving from a compliance-based organization to a performance-based organization,”…

Over time, we’ve seen the concept of “basic economy” become pretty widespread, whereby the cheapest economy fares include the fewest perks. The purpose of this is twofold — to expand a carrier’s potential customer base, and to get existing customers to “buy up” to a higher fare, in order to avoid punitive restrictions. Internationally, we’ve also seen some airlines introduce basic business class. Up until now, it’s not really a concept we’ve seen at one of the “big three” US airlines. However, that’s almost certainly going to change in the near future. For some time, Delta has been transparent about…