by Jim Campbell | Jan 15, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Space Radio Access Demonstrator Airbus UpNext is testing a new demonstrator called SpaceRAN (Space Radio Access Network) to enable standardized global connectivity by exploring advanced 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities. The goal is to provide customers...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 15, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Initial Reaction Is Swift And Negative ANN is carefully monitoring reports, scattered throughout a number of social media outlets, of extensive layoffs at ForeFlight, most recently brought under the umbrella of Thoma Bravo after its previous acquisition by Boeing....
by Jim Campbell | Jan 15, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Flight School First Firm U.S. Order In Early Fleet Renewal Cirrus Aviation, the Sarasota, Florida-based flight training organization, became the first customer in the U.S. to place a firm order for 10 Elixir two-seat training aircraft as part of its long-term fleet...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Engine Tests For Rotating Detonation Ramjet A series of engine tests demonstrating the viability of a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet for use in hypersonic missiles is underway between GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin. The companies conducted direct connect...
by Jim Campbell | Jan 14, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Expanded Classroom Sessions and Workshops A new conference with expanded programming for CFIs, flight school owners and leaders, and students is coming to Dallas in September.The new conference replaces the one previously held by the National Association of Flight...