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The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been an important part of the Royal Danish Air Force since 1980, and will now pass the torch to the F-35A Lightning II. The Royal Danish Air Force’s (RDAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon flew for the last time on Jan. 18, 2026, at Skrydstrup Air Force Station, concluding a 46-year service. The Vipers will now pass the torch to the F-35A Lightning II, but their days in the skies are not over, as they will move on to fly in Ukraine and Argentina. Official Farewell The RDAF held an official farewell to celebrate the end of…

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued seven new Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) warning pilots and airlines of potential military activity and navigation risks across parts of Latin America and the eastern Pacific, urging operators to exercise added caution when flying through the affected airspace.  The NOTAMs, published on January 16, 2026, and set to expire in mid-March, cover multiple flight information regions off the coasts of Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador, as well as large sections of the eastern Pacific Ocean. While the notices do not restrict or close airspace, they warn of elevated risks that could affect aircraft at all altitudes, including during…

Following Touchdown, The Airplane Hit A Bump On The Runway And The Airplane To Become Airborne Again Analysis: The student pilot was performing a landing after a solo flight. He attempted to land on runway 27 twice but there were trucks on the runway. He performed a go-around and switched to runway 18 which is a turf/grass runway. Immediately following touchdown, the airplane hit a bump on the runway and the airplane to become airborne again. The airplane porposied twice and the nose landing gear contacted the ground and collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.

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Tetrahedron A device normally located on uncontrolled airports and used as a landing direction indicator. The small end of a tetrahedron points in the direction of landing. At controlled airports, the tetrahedron, if installed, should be disregarded because tower instructions supersede the indicator.

Also: FAA’s Busiest Year, Air Race Classic, Allegiant-Sun Country Combo, Alphabet Expands Drone Ops Skyfly has confirmed it will have its Axe SN001 on static display at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo 2026, which will be held from April 14-19. Skyfly will also display its motion-cueing virtual reality flight simulator to be used in flight testing and demonstrations. UL100E has checked an important box on the long road towards ditching leaded avgas, with ASTM International publishing the first formal specification for the fuel. This makes UL100E an officially defined product and allows full FAA and manufacturer testing to continue.…

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Airlines in the United States have gotten increasingly good at monetizing their premium cabins. They don’t want customers to rely on complimentary upgrades, but instead, they’re trying to condition customers to pay for upgrades, whether it’s with miles or cash. In recent years, this trend has been especially obvious at American Airlines, as the airline will now pretty consistently sell you instant upgrades with either cash or miles, any time between when you book and when you travel. In this post, I’d like to go over the details of how exactly this program works. The truth is that there’s a…

Safran and Embraer have agreed to end their aircraft interior partnership in Chihuahua, Mexico, after the French aerospace firm decided to sell its stake. On January 19, 2026, Safran announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Embraer for the sale of Safran Cabin’s shares in EZAir subject to regulatory approvals. EZAir, which employs 1,100 people at the facility in Chihuahua, operates as a 50/50 joint venture, manufacturing Embraer’s aircraft interiors. The agreement also includes aftermarket activities, as well as engineering and manufacturing activities in Brazil. The Chihuahua location will be wholly owned by Embraer along with Safran…

Norwegian electric seaplane developer Elfly announced on January 19, 2026, that it has closed a deal with Florida-based zero emissions mobility operator UrbanLink for 10 NOEMI amphibious aircraft plus another 10 options. The value of the contract could reach $200 million.  In conversation with AeroTime, the CEOs of both companies, Eric Lithun of Elfly and Edward Wegel of UrbanLink, said the all-electric technology being built by the Norwegian will be ideal for the operational conditions of Florida.  While Lithun mentioned the year-round favorable weather conditions, Wegel highlighted the very low environmental impact of electric aviation – and not just on…