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Lockheed Martin completed the first demo of the Sniper Networked Targeting Pod, validating the new real-time data sharing capability between F-16s and ground stations. Lockheed Martin has completed a multi-aircraft flight demonstration of its new Sniper Networked Targeting Pod (NTP), validating the new capability to exchange targeting data in real-time between two F-16 fighters and a ground station, according to a company statement released on Jan. 30, 2026. The demo, whose timing and location were not disclosed, follows the unveiling of the system in November 2025. The event marks the inaugural flight test of the Sniper NTP in a networked…

The French Navy will become the first operator of Airbus Helicopters’ new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) version of the Aliaca drone system. On February 3, 2026, the French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) announced it had ordered a new version of the SMDM (Onboard Mini Aerial Drone Systems for the Navy) from Airbus (via its subsidiary Survey Copter) with deliveries scheduled to begin in May 2026. The DGA has ordered a total of 34 Aliaca systems for the French Navy since 2022, but the latest version is equipped with four propellers, allowing for vertical takeoff and landing while maintaining…

Malaysian carrier AirBorneo has ordered eight ATR aircraft, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s, along with options to acquire four more aircraft.The ATR aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to AirBorneo between 2027 and 2029. The order was disclosed on the first day of the Singapore Airshow 2026, and confirmed by Malaysia’s Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MOTS) in a statement released on February 3, 2026. “The ATR platform has consistently proven to be the most suitable aircraft for our operating environment, and upgrading to the latest –600 series ensures we can continue providing essential connectivity while preparing AirBorneo…

Subscription Required By Charlotte Bailey Feb. 3, 2026, © Leeham News: The European Union co-funded Clean Aviation project has announced its fourth call for proposals, with an initial draft set to be followed by a formal version issued this month. The upcoming call will provide up to €329.5m ($386m) in EU funding for disruptive new aircraft technologies, providing an estimated €824m ($966m) when combined with input from the private sector. Speaking at the November 2025 Sustainable Aero Lab’s Future Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, EU Clean Aviation executive director Axel Krein explained that the next round will focus on technologies applicable…

Boeing has unveiled Air Cambodia as its newest customer after the two parties announced an order for up to 20 737 MAX 8 aircraft on day one of the Singapore Airshow. According to Boeing, the Air Cambodia order for 10 737-8s, plus an option for 10 more, was previously unidentified on the US planemaker’s orders and deliveries website. “The 737-8 gives Air Cambodia the ideal combination of range, capacity and fuel efficiency to support our next phase of growth,” said Dr. David Zhan, CEO of Air Cambodia. “This investment – Air Cambodia’s largest narrowbody purchase – will let us launch…

René Armas Maes is an international consultant specializing in airline and business aviation restructuring, strategic planning, revenue optimization, and cost reduction.  René began his career as a Senior Analyst at Simat, Helliesen & Eichner in New York City, where he advised global airlines, airports, regional aviation operators, and business aviation clients. Today, he collaborates with airlines, business aviation operators, and airports worldwide, serving as an instructor for IATA and ACI in airline and airport management. He also holds an MBA from the John Molson School of Business in Montreal, Canada.  The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those…

Is the Indonesian government preventing Emirates from flying the Airbus A380 to Bali to further its aviation agenda? One report suggests so, but I’m a little suspicious (thanks to Lee for flagging this)… Indonesia makes demands for Emirates A380 flights? Since June 2023, Emirates has been flying the Airbus A380 to Bali’s Denpasar International Airport (DPS). This is of course the biggest passenger aircraft in the world, and the Dubai-based carrier is also the only airline to fly the super jumbo to the airport. However, in January 2026, A380 service to the airport abruptly stopped, as all flights are now…

I realize that giving these kinds of people attention is part of the problem, but a few OMAAT readers have now flagged this (thanks to Konrad, Liam, and Jake), so let me share my (perhaps controversial?) take. Traveler “wakes up” shirtless in Emirates business class An influencer with well over a million followers across social media platforms posted a video of himself flying Emirates business class, seemingly from New York (JFK) to Milan (MXP) on the Emirates Airbus A380. The video shows him waking up shirtless (and for that matter, there’s no sign of pants either, but I’m assuming that’s…

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South Korea is moving to upgrade the ROKAF’s F-15K Slam Eagle fleet to a configuration similar to the F-15EX Eagle II, significantly enhancing its long-range strike and survivability capabilities. Boeing has been awarded a contract for the upgrade of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle fleet. The development follows the launch of the upgrade program in 2022 by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) the approval of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) by the U.S. in November 2024. The Slam Eagles are the mainstay of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) multirole missions, with a particular…