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HAVANA — An American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official death count provided of the American strikes in the South American nation.The Cuban military and police officers were on a mission the Caribbean country’s military was carrying out at the request of Venezuela’s government, according to a statement read on Cuban state TV on Sunday night.What the Cubans were working on in the South American nation was unclear, but Cuba is a close ally of Venezuela’s government and has sent military and police forces to assist…

Airbus is set to slightly exceed its revised 2025 aircraft delivery target, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg reported that Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, above the manufacturer’s revised target of “around 790.” Airbus confirmed on January 3, 2026, that it will publish its audited annual commercial figures on January 12, 2025. Airbus lowered its original delivery guidance in early December 2025 from around 820 aircraft after identifying a quality issue at a supplier that affected A320-family fuselage panels, disrupting late-year handovers. Flight data provider Cirium had previously estimated 782 Airbus deliveries…

An underground facility operated by the terrorist group north of Palmyra, Syria, was hit by strike aircraft in a combined raid on Jan. 3, 2026. The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the operation on the evening of Jan. 3, amid the global news focus on the U.S. operation in Venezuela, shortly after the mission had been completed. Secretary of State for Defence John Healey said “This action shows our UK leadership, and determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, to stamp out any resurgence of Daesh and their dangerous and violent ideologies in the Middle East.” This…

Aero Linx: Silver Wings Fraternity If you have a genuine interest in aviation and are over the age of 18, you are eligible to join. We have no political agenda and are open to everyone regardless of race, creed, color or national origin. We enjoy both hangar flying and actual flying, and we encourage young people to consider Aviation as a career choice. All Silver Wings Fraternity members are eligible to wear our symbolic Silver Wings Design lapel pin. If you soloed a powered aircraft of any make or model you are eligible to wear the classic Blue Wings lapel…

Outer Area (ssociated With Class C Airspace) Non-regulatory airspace surrounding designated Class C airspace airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring and sequencing on a full-time basis for all IFR and participating VFR aircraft. The service provided in the outer area is called Class C service which includes: IFR/IFR-IFR separation; IFR/VFR-traffic advisories and conflict resolution; and VFR/VFR-traffic advisories and, as appropriate, safety alerts. The normal radius will be 20 nautical miles with some variations based on site-specific requirements. The outer area extends outward from the primary Class C airspace airport and extends from the lower limits of radar/radio coverage up to…

Airplane Overran The Runway And Went Into A Ravine Where It Struck A Tree Which Resulted In Substantial Damage On December 12, 2025, about 1431 central standard time, a Sonerai II airplane, registration N28MD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cresson, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he had just completed a high-speed pass down the runway and was turning downwind when the engine began to sound and act abnormally. The rpm gauge was fluctuating.

From 2024 (YouTube Edition): Classic Kit Revived Under New Ownership The BD-4C recently returned to the kit plane stage under the SureWings brand. This provides a more streamlined option for the traditional kit. The Bede Aviation BD-4 was first developed in 1968 by Jim Bede. The aircraft, designated as one of the first true “kitplanes,” is a four-seat, high-wing plane with a uniquely durable construction. The BD-4’s easy assembly and roomy cockpit make it a popular choice for builders. Bede Aviation, now run by Jim Bede’s son, made the decision to sell the design in July. Today, the BD-4’s legacy…

Parallel Runways Two or more runways at the same airport whose centerlines are parallel. In addition to runway number, parallel runways are designated as L (left) and R (right) or, if three parallel runways exist, L (left), C (center), and R (right).

In April 2025, American made an exciting and overdue announcement, about inflight Wi-Fi. The airline had announced that it would introduce free Wi-Fi as of January 2026, though the airline stopped short of actually providing an exact date. I know many people have been curious about exactly when in January the free service will launch, so here’s the answer — American’s free Wi-Fi is rolling out as of Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Let’s cover all the details. American will offer free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members American Airlines will introduce free inflight Wi-Fi as of January 6, 2026, sponsored by AT&T.…

It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United.JetBlue TrueBlue offers an ongoing status match challenge to earn Mosaic elite status, and it’s potentially pretty lucrative. In this post, I want to take a look at what you can expect from the program for 2026. JetBlue TrueBlue Match to Mosaic offer detailsJetBlue TrueBlue has an status match called…