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Civil aviation and maritime operators face a growing threat from GPS jamming and spoofing that can disrupt satellite navigation and put safety at risk. That was the message from a coalition of industry groups in a recent letter to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Defense (DOD) highlighting what experts say is a rising danger. The warning underscores how interference, once confined to military conflict zones, is spilling into civilian operations and prompting calls for faster US action to address the potential threat.  Airlines for America, the Air Line Pilots Association, the National Business Aviation Association, and…

TROIA, Portugal — Rheinmetall Canada said it has successfully tested an unmanned ground vehicle in a novel scenario, plunging the robot into the Atlantic Ocean to see it crawl out on a sandy beach here as part of a NATO military exercise.The vehicle was the latest version of the company’s Mission Master series, shipped to Portugal to partake in NATO’s Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Unmanned Systems, or REPMUS, from Sept. 1-26 in local waters.The drill, led by the Portuguese Navy, brought together 24 participating countries that tested 276 unmanned systems for maritime operations.For the first time abroad, the Canadian-made…

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has confirmed that, beginning on November 12, it will end the use of paper boarding passes across its network. The change means that passengers will now have to check in and access their passes through the carrier’s mobile app. The airline says the move will create a faster and more efficient experience for travelers while aligning with broader industry trends toward digital-only ticketing. The decision follows years of investment in its app and digital services, which the carrier says already see widespread use among its customer base. Rollout Date Pushed To November 12 For Smoother Transition…

Pilot’s Failure To Land At The Manufacturer’s Recommended Approach Speed, Which Resulted In A Runway Excursion Analysis: The pilot reported that he aligned the airplane on final approach, lowered the flaps, pitched for an airspeed of 85 kts, and then landed the airplane at the runway threshold. He stated that during the landing roll, he applied brakes, but the brakes failed. The airplane exited the end of the runway and impacted trees which resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage.

Feathered Propeller A propeller whose blades have been rotated so that the leading and trailing edges are nearly parallel with the aircraft flight path to stop or minimize drag and engine rotation. Normally used to indicate shutdown of a reciprocating or turboprop engine due to malfunction.

Aero Linx: Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) The Airborne Public Safety Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational, individual membership organization, founded in 1968 to support and encourage the use of aircraft in public safety. Currently over 3,000 members strong from the international to the local level. We provide networking systems, educational seminars, and product expositions that members find invaluable.

From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Museum President Details Exhibits Featuring Women’s Aviation Accomplishments On November 2nd, 1929, 117 American female pilots gathered at Curtiss Field in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York; their goal was simple: to create an organization dedicated to the advancement of aviation. Three years later, Amelia Earhart became the first president of the “Ninety-Nines, Inc.,” named for the 99 charter members of the first organization composed entirely of licensed female pilots. Today, the Ninety-Nines has over 5,500 members throughout the world.

Emirates has held talks with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to explore the option of adding the Eastern Caribbean nation to its global network.   On September 24, 2025, Antigua and Barbuda representatives confirmed discussions had taken place in Dubai with Adnan Kazim, the Deputy President and COO of Emirates.   According to the Deputy Head of Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the UAE, Theon Ali, and his team, talks “centered on the strategic value of Antigua and Barbuda as a gateway to the Eastern Caribbean”.  Ali and Kazim were joined by Majid Al Mualla, the Divisional Senior Vice President…

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced some changes to its long haul experience, and I must say, the headline caught my attention. The airline is planning a new service concept for intercontinental flights, with “more room for personal contact and an increase in the number of seats.” More seats and “more room for personal contact?!” First let’s discuss what KLM announced, and then let’s take a look at what actually seems to be going on. KLM plans intercontinental product changes as of 2027 As of 2027, KLM plans to make changes to its service concept on intercontinental flights. Here’s how…

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has never stopped pushing for a new Air Force One since his first term. Now it has been announced that the United States Air Force is working on modifying a gifted 747-8 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) to perform ‘executive airlift.’ source