Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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A virtuous circle
Pascal Parant, group chief commercial and marketing officer at Vallair, explains how circular-economy principles now underpin modern aircraft retirement. There are around 32,000 commercial aircraft in service or storage today, each representing substantial lifetime asset value. Aviation has long pursued environmental virtue through both new programmes and incremental optimisation, with platforms such as the Boeing…
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Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Makes Progress, but the Finish Line Is Still Unclear
Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification moves into the next phase of FAA testing, but key technical hurdles and timeline uncertainty remain. If you’ve followed the long and often frustrating road to certification for Boeing’s 737 MAX 10, last week’s news probably felt familiar. It is progress, yes. But it is not the finish line. The…
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Harmattan AI’s $200 million Series B led by Dassault Aviation
Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the integration of
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Omnisys Introduces the Next Step in BRO™ C‑UAS Counter‑Drone Mission Planning and Threat Mitigation
AI‑ powered digital twin optimizes Counter‑ UAS coverage, eliminates blind spots, and prevents successful UAS
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Parry Labs Advances Modular Mission Systems in AV’s P550™ for Army LRR Program
Integration of Parry Labs’ mission computing and MOSA architecture strengthens AV’s P550 capabilities for the
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Emirates increases route frequencies as retrofit roll-out continues
Emirates is to introduce Airbus A350 aircraft on routes to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town as the airline increases frequency to these destinations. Apart from the A350, the airline is also continuing with it’s retrofit programme for the A380 and Boeing 777. All of the refurbished aircraft now feature a Premium Economy class in addition…
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Nomad Technics authorised as connectivity solutions dealer for Gogo
EASA Part-145 approved organisation Nomad Technics has been appointed as a new authorised dealer for Gogo, a multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity provider dedicated to business aviation. Nomad Technics will promote and perform satcom installation, maintenance, and system upgrades for business jet owners and operators in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The agreement aims to expand…
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Tanker Seizure Updates: More Details Emerge About U.S. Interdiction of Russian-flagged Ship
Thanks to official imagery slowly trickling out, and new sightings by UK aviation enthusiasts, we now know some more about the assets involved in the seizure of the Bella 1/Marinera. We immediately became aware, as the operation to seize the Marinera, or Bella 1, oil tanker got underway, that the helicopter of choice for the…
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The MD-11 at 36: A Plane That Never Quite Found Its Place
On 10 January 1990, the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 lifted off for the first time. Thirty-six years later, it remains one of the most polarizing widebody airliners ever built. Loved by cargo operators, disliked by many passenger airlines, and endlessly debated by pilots, the MD-11’s story is one of ambition, compromise, and timing. It was, and…
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An Overview of the U.S. Army’s New Training Helicopter Competition
Bell, M1 and Lockheed Martin have been selected for the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition. Let’s see what each proposal brings to the competition. Bell Textron announced on Jan. 5, 2026, that it has been selected to advance to the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition,…
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