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MH-139A Grey Wolf programme grows with new USAF order

9 February 2026 Jacek Domański

At the end of January 2026, Boeing announced that it would produce four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the United States Air Force (USAF). The latest order, concluded between the company and the US […]

MILITARY AVIATION

A historic milestone for the Eurofighter fleet – one million flying hours

4 February 2026 Jacek Domański

On 29 January 2026, Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, the company that coordinates the Eurofighter programme, officially announced that the fleet of European-made fighters had reached the historic milestone of one million cumulative flying hours. The information […]

AVIATION EVENTS

Aviation Fair goes to Hradec Králové!

2 February 2026 Jacek Domański

The 34th edition of Aviatická pouť (Aviation Fair), the largest civilian air show in the Czech Republic, scheduled for 30–31 May 2026, will take place in Hradec Králové. The change of location was forced by […]

MILITARY AVIATION

French Air and Space Force at the forefront of the high-intensity training – Orion 2026

28 January 2026 Jacek Domański

Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace (the French Air and Space Force) has officially announced its readiness for one of this year’s major military exercises, Orion 2026. This training event, comprising complex air operations across […]

MILITARY AVIATION

Danish Armed Forces expand Arctic operations in Greenland

26 January 2026 Jacek Domański

Global attention has been focused on Greenland for some time now, owing to the foreign policy of the United States. It is therefore unsurprising that recent developments have led to increased military activity by Forsvaret […]

MILITARY AVIATION

Denmark says farewell to F-16 Fighting Falcon jets

21 January 2026 Jacek Domański

Just days after we published a summary of the military aircraft that shaped aviation history and were retired in 2025, this January has already brought the first farewell of 2026. On 18 January, Flyvevåbnet (the […]

MILITARY AVIATION

Wing Commander Sasha Nash – the new Officer Commanding of the RAF Red Arrows

19 January 2026 Kacper Kolibowski

On 12 January 2026, Wing Commander Sasha Nash began her service as the new Officer Commanding of the Royal Air Force Red Arrows Aerobatic Team (OC RAFAT), taking over the role from Wing Commander Adam […]

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Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

9 April 2025 Jacek Domański

On 22 April 1991, the Lockheed YF-22, developed by Lockheed in cooperation with Pratt & Whitney, was announced the winner of the United States Air Force competition for a new air-dominance fighter. The origins of […]

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Military Aviation

  • The retirement delayed – A-10 Thunderbolt II expected to remain in service until 2030
    27 April 2026
  • The Gray Eagles evolve — ELINT upgrade for the US Army MQ-1C ER UAVs
    22 April 2026
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    15 April 2026

Air Shows

  • The 2026 air show season opens in Plasy
    19 April 2026
  • Aviatická 2026 – a classic revamped
    13 April 2026
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Space

  • 40th anniversary of the launch of Mir’s core module
    18 February 2026
  • 16 January 2003 – launch of STS-107, the final flight of Columbia
    15 January 2026
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Civil Aviation

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    29 April 2026
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    9 March 2026
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Aviation History

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Other

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    6 April 2026
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    4 March 2026
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