Articles by Rob Vogelaar

Civilian aviation news February 19, 2026

Spirit Airlines Eyes $533 Million Windfall Through Strategic Airbus Jet Auction

Aviation News – Spirit Airlines has filed a motion with a New York bankruptcy court to auction 20 Airbus aircraft as part of its ongoing…

Notional scenario of X-68A LongShot aircraft releasing air-to-air missiles

Military Drone February 19, 2026

DARPA Advances X-68A LongShot Toward 2026 Flight Tests to Revolutionize Air Combat

Aviation News – The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), in partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, has successfully completed critical technical milestones for its LongShot…

Civilian aviation news February 18, 2026

FAA Proposes Urgent Inspections for Boeing 767 Freighters Over Unapproved Parts

Aviation News – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a proposal for mandatory inspections of cargo track fittings on Boeing 767-300 Freighters following the…

Civilian aviation news February 18, 2026

Boeing Secures Landmark 787 Dreamliner Order From Air Astana for Fleet Expansion

Aviation News – Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has finalized an order for up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets from Boeing, marking the airline’s…

Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 09-4190/AK 90th FS USAF landing at Leeuwarden AB, The Netherlands

Military Aviation News February 18, 2026

US Sends F-22s, F-16s and Naval Forces to Middle East as Iran Tensions Rise

Aviation News – The United States is rapidly reinforcing the Middle East with advanced fighter jets, surveillance aircraft and a guided missile destroyer as President…

Military Aviation News February 17, 2026

Air Force One Gets New Red, White and Gold Look

Aviation News – The U.S. Air Force has introduced a bold new red, white, gold and dark blue paint scheme for its executive airlift fleet,…

Civilian aviation news February 17, 2026

EirTrade Buys Two Young A320neos for Strategic Teardown

Aviation News – EirTrade Aviation has acquired two young Airbus A320neo aircraft formerly operated by Spirit Airlines, marking a rare teardown of relatively new jets…

Aviation History: Pilot Dario Costa Completes Daring Train Landing in Türkiye

Specials February 17, 2026

Red Bull Athlete Shatters Records with 87km/h Moving Train Landing

Aviation News – Italian Red Bull athlete Dario Costa has achieved a world-first aviation milestone by successfully landing a race aircraft on a moving cargo train…

Military Aviation News February 16, 2026

Slovakia in Talks to Buy Four More F-16s to Reclaim Air Sovereignty

Aviation News – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has initiated high-level talks with the United States to procure four additional F-16 fighter jets, expanding the nation’s…

22,580 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for a synchronized light show during China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala

Specials February 16, 2026

EHang Shatters World Record with Massive 22,580-Drone Display at Spring Festival Gala

Aviation News – EHang Holdings has officially set a new Guinness World Record after deploying a staggering 22,580 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for a synchronized light…

Military Aviation News February 16, 2026

Netherlands Signals Readiness to ‘Go It Alone’ on F-35 Software if U.S. Blocks Updates

Aviation News – The Netherlands is prepared to bypass potential U.S. restrictions on F-35 software updates, with outgoing State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman stating…

Military Aviation News February 16, 2026

U.S. Airlifts Microreactor in First Rapid Nuclear Deployment Test

Aviation News – U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense have successfully airlifted a small nuclear microreactor (without nuclear fuel) aboard a military C-17A Globemaster III…

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