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A T-45C Goshawk assigned to Training Air Wing One has crashed in Mississippi, with the two crew members onboard ejecting safely. A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk training aircraft has crashed at approximately 12:30 p.m. CDT on May 26, 2026 on a private farmland in Noxubee County, Mississippi. The aircraft, assigned to Training Air Wing One (TW-1), went down for yet unknown reasons. Two personnel assigned to TW-1 aboard the aircraft ejected safely and are currently being evaluated at a local medical center,” said the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) Public Affairs in a statement. The statement added that local…

STARLUX Airlines is bringing back its Snoopy-themed flights for a third consecutive year, with the new collaboration set to roll out across most of the carrier’s routes from July 1 through December 31, 2026. The Taiwanese carrier announced the latest edition of its partnership with Peanuts on May 25, 2026, unveiling a new lineup of themed onboard amenities ahead of the launch. A journey through the seasons This year’s theme, “Across Seasons, Across the World,” draws inspiration from the changing seasons.  Boarding passes, baggage tags, in-flight welcome screens, tissues, paper cups, and other cabin items will feature new designs depicting…

After the nationwide average of fuel prices increased significantly due to the war in Iran, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with its effects on aviation fuel ahead of approval for fiscal year 2027’s National Defense Authorization Act request.A portion of the U.S. Air Force’s budget is set aside for the purchase of aviation fuel based on a predicted fuel price and an increase in flying hours for fiscal 2027, but that cost was estimated and submitted in their budget request before the war began, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said on Thursday at a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing.“My understanding is…

Moody AFB says the modification enhances the Warthog’s ability to support combat search and rescue and close air support missions, allowing probe-equipped A-10Cs to refuel from HC-130Js below 10,000 feet, with two aircraft taking fuel simultaneously. The U.S. Air Force has revealed some interesting new details about the A-10C Thunderbolt II’s new Probe Refueling Adapter, adding some operational context to the capability first demonstrated in April and then seen in use in the Middle East earlier this month. As we already reported in detail, the Warthog fleet recently received a new probe-and-drogue aerial refueling capability developed in response to an…

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has again brought airport health screening and airline passenger-handling procedures into focus, even as global aviation authorities say international air travel can continue with proper precautions. The World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, 2026. WHO said confirmed cases had been reported in Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Kampala, Uganda, including cases linked to travel from DRC. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the outbreak remains difficult to control,…

The ITPS Canada has ordered six M-346T Block 20, with options for six more, to support the expansion of NATO and Allied tactical fighter pilot training. Leonard has announced that the International Test Pilots School Canada (ITPS Canada) has ordered the M-346T Block 20 as its new jet trainer. ITPS Canada provides both flight test training (with the International Test Pilots School) and advanced military tactical training, with the M-346 planned to support the latter. The acquisition The company said the new trainer will support the expansion of NATO and Allied tactical fighter pilot training at its International Tactical Training…

GKN Aerospace said crews are working to stabilize a chemical tank at its aircraft transparencies plant in Garden Grove, California, after the overheated storage tank containing methyl methacrylate created a potential explosion risk and forced evacuations around the site. The incident occurred at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, a Southern California facility that makes cockpit windows, canopies and windshields for military and commercial aircraft. The site also makes specialty aerospace plastics. The facility employs about 500 people. GKN Aerospace said the company is working with local officials, emergency responders and technical specialists as response operations continue. Melrose Industries, GKN Aerospace’s UK-listed…

As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a conclusion: The Pentagon should be paying more for access to their satellite Wi-Fi network.Within weeks of the United States launching its bombing campaign, SpaceX executives met Pentagon officials and argued the military had been paying about $5,000 for connection per terminal while effectively using a higher tier of service worth closer to $25,000, according to two sources familiar with the matter and Pentagon documents reviewed by Reuters. The disagreement over Starlink’s use on LUCAS suicide…

American Airlines will install Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on more than 500 Airbus aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027, giving SpaceX another major airline customer as US carriers race to improve onboard connectivity. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier said on May 26, 2026, that the Starlink installations will cover its Airbus narrowbody fleet, including new Airbus A321XLR and A321neo deliveries. American said the service will be available free to AAdvantage members. Starlink uses SpaceX’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network to provide lower-latency broadband than older geostationary satellite systems. American said the system can support streaming, video calls, gaming and other high-bandwidth…

The U.S. military on Monday conducted “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, U.S. Central Command said, to prevent Iranian hostilities toward U.S. troops.The strikes targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats that were in the process of laying mines, according to Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, a U.S. Central Command spokesperson. “U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire,” Hawkins said.The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran began on April 12, though it has been tested it several times in recent weeks as the U.S. has fired on Iranian-flagged oil tankers and launched retaliatory military…