Articles by Marcel van Leeuwen

EXTRA NEWS, Space News June 5, 2026

Worsening Air Leak Forces International Space Station Astronauts Into Emergency Shelter Mode

AviationNews – On Friday, NASA officially ordered five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to shelter inside a docked spacecraft and…

Civilian aviation news June 5, 2026

Boeing Supplies Riyadh Air with Initial Pair of 787 Dreamliner Widebody Jets

AviationNews – US aerospace giant Boeing officially delivered the first two factory-fresh 787 Dreamliner passenger jets to Saudi Arabia’s start-up carrier, Riyadh Air, on June…

Civilian aviation news June 5, 2026

Embraer Surpasses Major Milestone as Azorra Expands Narrowbody Fleet with Additional Jet Order

AviationNews – Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer secured a major expansion contract with aircraft leasing company Azorra on June 5, 2026, boosting global momentum for modern…

A Royal Navy AgustaWestland AW101 (Merlin HC4), tail number ZJ131 (coded "P" and flying under the callsign "Sword 01"), crashed under unknown circumstances in a field near Sourton Down, southwest of Okehampton, Devon. The helicopter was operated by 846 Naval Air Squadron (846NAS). Tragically, the aircraft was completely destroyed, and all three occupants perished in the accident.

EXTRA NEWS, Military Aviation News June 3, 2026

Royal Navy Helicopter Crashes in Devon Field During Early Morning Incident

AviationNews – Emergency services launched a massive response early Wednesday morning after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon, England. The ongoing…

Military Aviation News, Space News June 2, 2026

MDA Space Secures Key Role in Safeguarding U.S. Space Force Defense Network

AviationNews – MDA Space Ltd. has captured a prominent defense payload contract from BAE Systems to support the U.S. Space Systems Command’s highly critical Medium…

Alternative Propulsion, General Aviation News June 2, 2026

Global Aviation Bodies Align to Standardize Sustainable Fuel Tracking

AviationNews – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to accelerate the deployment…

Civilian aviation news June 1, 2026

Arajet Expands Caribbean Skies with Delivery of 16th Eco-Efficient Jet

AviationNews Dominican low-cost carrier Arajet has formally expanded its fleet by taking delivery of its 16th aircraft, a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8, at Cibao…

Space News May 28, 2026

NASA Taps Venturi Astrolab to Build Next-Generation Lunar Rover for Artemis Astronauts

AviationNews – NASA has officially selected Venturi Astrolab as one of two primary contractors to develop the next generation of crewed lunar rovers, a critical…

Military Aviation News May 28, 2026

Sweden and Ukraine Finalize Landmark Deal for Gripen Fighter Jets

AviationNews – In a major development for European security, Sweden and Ukraine have announced a landmark defense agreement to bolster Kyiv’s air defense capabilities through…

General Aviation News May 28, 2026

Do228 NXT Demonstrator makes its trade fair debut at ILA 2026

AviationNews – General Atomics AeroTec Systems is set to unveil the Do228 NXT demonstrator to the global public at ILA Berlin 2026, marking a significant…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News May 28, 2026

Schiphol and easyJet Launch World’s First Electric TaxiBot for Airbus Operations

AviationNews – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, in partnership with easyJet, has officially commenced operations with the world’s first electric TaxiBot designed for Airbus aircraft, marking a…

Space News May 26, 2026

SpaceX Propels 24 Starlink Satellites into Orbit to Expand Global Broadband Infrastructure

AviationNews – SpaceX expanded its orbital network early this morning by successfully launching 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in…

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