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MRO Asia-Pacific: HAECO and Satair sign parts supply expansion
Engineering and maintenance provider, HAECO, has expanded its long-term partnership with Satair, an Airbus Services company, to include the supply of Airbus standard parts across all HAECO Group operating companies. The move builds on an existing strategic agreement and reflects the trust and collaboration developed between the two companies. By adding Airbus standard parts to…
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Honor Flight Long Island to take 46 vets to DC
“Our Fall Flight includes 42 Vietnam War veterans who will receive long overdue recognition and thanks for their service,” said Bill Jones, President of Honor Flight Long Island. “They’ll be accompanied by four elder comrades, one World War II veteran and three veterans of the Korean War.”
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Indonesian Air Force’s First Rafale Takes Maiden Flight
Jakarta is procuring 16 dual-seat and 26 single seat Rafales, with deliveries expected to being by February 2026, according to Indonesian reports. The Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI Angkatan Udara – TNI AU) first Dassault Rafale F4 made its maiden flight at Dassault’s factory at Bordeaux-Mérignac, as confirmed by images that appeared online on the evening…
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FAA Issues Safety Alert: Time to Get Serious About Bags in Emergencies
The FAA has had enough. On 16 September 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 25003, telling airlines to step up their safety messaging about one of the most stubborn problems in modern air travel: passengers who try to evacuate with their bags. The language of the SAFO is clear.…
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Interesting Aircraft Details You Might Have Missed
Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting details you might not have noticed on your favorite aircraft. Across the variety of aircraft types operating worldwide past and present, there are a whole host of unusual, hidden, or under-discussed features, details, and curiosities that make for interesting stories. Going by aircraft type, we’ll…
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$145,000 in scholarships offered to high school students
“This is the largest amount we have ever allocated for the annual scholarship awards,” said Epic founder and CEO Danny Perna.” To date, we’ve given more than $445,000 to 35 high school students since we began making these awards in 2016. We give scholarships for both pilot and aircraft mechanic training.”
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Pilot crashes while planning out his own runway
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude from obstacles during the simulated landing approach which led to a collision with a fence and a building.
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MQ-9B SeaGuardian Flies in U.S. Airspace Like Piloted Aircraft Thanks to Collision Avoidance Tech
Using the Detect and Avoid System, the MQ-9B operated in U.S. airspace like any other piloted aircraft, without the need for the special handling usually required for UAS. The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) announced on Sep. 17, 2025, the flight of a MQ-9B SeaGuardian from California to Washington, during which…
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Lagos Drones Traffic Management Project Aims To Improve Safety
Aerial View of Lagos Nigeria Traffic Monitored via Drone Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the most dynamic and populous cities in the world. Situated along the southwestern coast of Africa, Lagos is home to an estimated 20 million people, making it not only the largest city in Nigeria but also one of the fastest-growing urban…
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DJI’s Comments on the BVLOS NPRM: “Let’s Make Sure it Works for Everyone”
DJI Warns BVLOS NPRM Could Exclude Its Platforms — With Big Implications for Users DJI’s Viewpoints: Support for BVLOS, but Exclusion Concerns In a recent Viewpoints blog post, DJI welcomed the FAA’s proposed Part 108 regulation for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, calling it an important step toward enabling scalable drone operations. But…
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