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Brussels Airlines has introduced its latest livery, featuring characters from the beloved comic series Tintin. This marks the second time the Belgian carrier has honored the famous creation of cartoonist Hergé. The newly painted A320, registered as OO-SNJ, showcases a moon and space theme drawn from Tintin’s lunar adventures. The aircraft is scheduled to make its inaugural commercial flight on February 13, 2026, departing for Milan Linate Airport (LIN) from Brussels Airport (BRU). image Design collaboration The airline worked with Tintinimaginatio, the organization managing Hergé’s estate, to develop the aircraft’s visual concept. Nick Rodwell, CEO of Tintinimaginatio, has said that…

Indonesia successfully demonstrated its first fighter jet landings on a toll road on February 11, 2026. The exercise has launched an ambitious plan to transform highway infrastructure across the sprawling archipelago into emergency military runways. Two Indonesian Air Force aircraft, an F-16 fighter and an EMB-314 Super Tucano, conducted landing and takeoff tests on the Terpeka section of the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road in Lampung Province.The demonstration marked the first time fighter jets have used Indonesian toll roads as runways, according to local news outlet Antara.The exercise has highlighted Indonesia’s novel approach to military readiness, across a nation spanning more than…

BERLIN — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the country’s parliament that Moscow will continue adhering to the numerical limits of the expired New START nuclear weapons limitation treaty, provided Washington does the same.Speaking before the State Duma on Feb. 11, he said: “Our stance is that the moratorium declared by the president is still active, but only if the United States does not surpass the established limits.”The statement comes less than a week after the treaty expired on Feb. 5, leaving the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals without binding restrictions for the first time in more than half a…

Airlines are investing a lot of money in inflight connectivity nowadays, with Starlink Wi-Fi being the most popular new service. Along those lines, Southwest Airlines has just made an exciting announcement, which passengers will no doubt be happy about. Southwest rapidly installing Starlink Wi-Fi fleetwide Southwest Airlines is partnering with SpaceX, to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet of Boeing 737s. The airline expects pretty fast rollout — the first Starlink-equipped plane should be in service this summer, and the system will be available on more than 300 aircraft by the end of 2026. Presumably most planes will have the service…

India has approved the $39 billion purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, in an effort to bolster the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) operational readiness and modernize its military fleet. On February 12, 2026, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired under the guidance of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, backed the deal, along with the purchase of swathe of other military hardware including combat missiles. An Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was approved for the procurement of Rafale Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), to join the IAF and “undertake air dominance roles across the spectrum of conflict”. The majority of MRFA to be…

SINGAPORE — Beyond China’s ostentatious display of its J-35A fighter jet at the Singapore Airshow was a lower-profile piece of equipment, the new Wing-Loong X combat drone, which experts say is far more likely to find international success. Beijing banked on Asia’s largest aerospace event, organized here from Feb. 3-7, to flex its aviation muscle, in a bid to attract more customers. At the enormous booth of the country’s top aerospace manufacturer, Aviation Industry Corporation of China, or AVIC, placed in the center of the exhibition hall, a mock-up of the WL-X combat drone was displayed on the side. It…

Air Canada has selected the Airbus A350-1000 to lead its next era of global travel, as the airline prepares to “unlock new possibilities for long-haul” operations in the future. On December 11, 2025, the airline announced that, as part of its fleet modernization program, it had placed an order with Airbus for eight A350-1000 widebody aircraft, with an option to double the purchase in the future. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in 2030 and will go some way to replacing Air Canada’s older A330-300s and Boeing 777LRs. “Air Canada’s acquisition of the Airbus A350-1000 will further…

In March 2025, we saw the Andaz Mayakoba close, so that the property could undergo a full renovation, and move upmarket. There’s now an update, as the new property has opened as the Alila Mayakoba. Basics of the new Alila Mayakoba, MexicoThe Alila Mayakoba has opened for stays as of today, February 12, 2026. Mayakoba is a resort complex near Cancun, which otherwise has Rosewood and Banyan Tree properties. This property marks the Alila brand’s entry into the Latin America and Caribbean market.For those not familiar with Alila, it’s one of Hyatt’s wellness focused luxury brands. I’d generally consider it…

The blended-wing, hyper-efficient airliner Horizon Evo has redesigned by developer Natilus to include two distinct decks, one for passengers that features larger overhead storage and windows, and an all-new lower cargo deck.  In an update issued on February 10, 2026, San Diego-based Natilus announced the advancement of its Horizon Evo design after what it described as “critical feedback” from the Federal Aviation Administration and airline customers. According to Natilus, the change to two decks allows for additional emergency exits (a key issue for the FAA) and better integration with existing airport infrastructure (important for airline customers).  The company said that these changes enable it to offer a wider cabin for passengers, while still handling freight in a way that will integrate with existing ground equipment. Natilus noted the updated design can…

Australia has opened a major new unmanned aircraft facility at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal in Northern Territory. The AUD 355.7 million (US $253 million) project is designed to enhance the country’s ability to monitor its northern maritime approaches using next-generation drone technology. Assistant Minister for Defense Peter Khalil officially opened the facility, which will house the MQ-4C Triton surveillance aircraft as part of Australia’s broader strategy to strengthen its northern defense capabilities.  The facility’s completion demonstrates Australia’s expanding use of advanced unmanned systems for intelligence gathering and maritime surveillance. The completion of the new MQ‑4C Triton…