FAA quietly developing AI-enabled predictive air traffic management system Palantir, Thales and ASI competing on secretive initiative that could redefine how the U.S. ATC system operates

And now for something completely different: theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...

That’s an LSA I hadn’t seen before! #SNF26

The bad news is that I'm stuck inside the camper at Sun N Fun, editing this week's episode and missing the action. The good news is that while I'm editing this week's episode, I have all these glorious airplane sounds from Sun N Fun in the background! -max

Amazon Leo introduces gigabit-speed antenna for commercial aviation The Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna will deliver reliable internet connectivity to airline passengers and crew with up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload speeds.

SpaceX Starlink has a huge head start, but some competition would be nice. www.aboutamazon.com/news/amazon-...

Website Created as Base for AOPA Reform - AvBrief.com Anonymous creators say action is needed to turn AOPA around.

If you feel that AOPA needs reform, have a look at this: avbrief.com/web-site-cre.... (Not taking a position, just passing it along.)

Jetson ONE - Coastal Flight in California Shows the Future YouTube video by Jetson

You know about the Jetson ONE, I'm sure. Maybe you'd love to fly one, maybe not. But if you want to see what it's like, this will give you a pretty good idea: youtu.be/xh71gTSfr6g?...

US Air Force confirms selection of first autonomous fighter coming by year-end The US Air Force will select a winner for its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft increment by the end of 2026, choosing both an uncrewed fighter design and mission autonomy software provider as the s...

The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) is an uncrewed tactical jet concept that will likely change future warfare significantly. Aircraft design selection is to come by year-end. www.flightglobal.com/military-uav...

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat Canadian regulators have approved Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S.

Transport Canada certified the Gulfstream G700 and G800 jets. Related to the recent trade threats? I don’t know. -max apnews.com/article/cana...

Did you catch this? Fun and entertaining!
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Watch US Army knock down drone swarms with Coyote UAV in test Raytheon’s reusable Coyote Block 3 drone disables swarms with an invisible electromagnetic strike during US Army tests.

How to disable drone swarms without missiles, may have a solution with electromagnetic pulses. interestingengineering.com/military/ray...

AOPA Important Meeting Announced! YouTube video by Taking Off

Early reports of the retainer paid to the crisis management consultant may have been overstated. youtu.be/ys6v5jfPQpY?...

FAA lifts El Paso airspace closure, citing ‘no threat to commercial aviation’ | CNN The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the temporary shutdown of airspace over El Paso, Texas, just a few hours after it was imposed.

Sources report that the El Paso airspace shutdown was caused by military operations at adjacent Biggs Army Airfield. www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...

Live updates: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights.

I thought this was going to be an interesting story, and it just got more interesting! -max apnews.com/live/faa-el-...

FAA closes El Paso airspace for 10 days for security concerns YouTube video by CNN

A bit more in-depth coverage from CNN: youtu.be/r6c9uacOOiQ?...

Found the TFR (by looking over the shoulder on a CNN report). It’s 6/2233. tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...

Can anyone point to the actual El Paso NOTAM? I’m having difficulty with the NOTAM Search. -max

All flights at El Paso airport in Texas halted for 10 days for 'security reasons,' FAA says The notice covers the airspace over El Paso and the neighboring community of Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

I wonder what is behind this: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Why do airlines continue to make it less appealing to travel by air? I used to love to fly. Now I don’t. -max www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/02/05/p...

The REAL Reason AOPA’s CEO Was FIRED! YouTube video by Taking Off

I just watched your reporting of this on your Taking Off YouTube channel. I’ll remain neutral, but there are clearly some issues here. -max youtu.be/rTIkoZwgtQE?...

Who Was In The Wrong? Man Refuses To Deplane United Flight After Confronting Off-Duty Crew Member A United Airlines passenger confronted an off-duty flight attendant over alleged rudeness to his deaf wife, leading to their removal from the flight.

My opinion? If you get confrontational on the plane, expect to take the next flight. Doesn’t matter if your motivation is legitimate. -max www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/02/05/w...

Pleasance Out as AOPA President (Updated) - AvBrief.com Took over post January of 2025.

It seems that commuting across the country makes it difficult to be effective. avbrief.com/pleasance-ou...

A350-900 in Swiss livery on the tarmac.

SWISS took delivery of its second brand-new Airbus A350-900.

737 St. Erasmus' Airshow, Full Music Album, by SPEED BRAKE ARMED YouTube video by Speed Brake Armed

Pilot and music artist Peter Buffington continues to produce interesting aviation-themed albums. 737 St. Erasmus' Airshow is new, and the full album is now on YouTube: youtu.be/lcY3uU8uG2E

Another Perspective on ADS-B Billing - AvBrief.com If you're going to charge the fees, you might as well collect them all.

Any business needs revenue to stay open, small airports included. avbrief.com/another-pers...

The Diversion (feat. Radar Vectors) by Speed Brake Armed on Apple Music Song · 2025 · Duration 5:02

Music artist, airline pilot, author, and piano technician Peter Buffington released his second new studio album, 737 - Diversion. This is well-produced aviation-themed music that captures the experience of an airline pilot. See #878 show notes for a sample, or: music.apple.com/us/album/the...

878 Airport Infrastructure - Airplane Geeks Podcast Airport infrastructure, labor shortage, paying ATC, ATC modernization, UL avgas transition, deregistered aircraft, airline pilot music artist, USS Midway, attractive airplanes.

This week we talk with Carlos Ozores, the Americas Aviation Lead for PA Consulting, about the $170B need for airport infrastructure investment over the next 5 yrs, and where it could come from. bit.ly/4jNPHws

The Story of American's DFW Schedule Changes To bolster on-time performance, American will shift from nine banks to 13 at its biggest hub. The airline is betting it can improve reliability without compromising revenue. But that's hard to do.

From The Airline Observer, a reader-supported publication: open.substack.com/pub/theairli...

Google Flights: Best Tool For Comparing Airfare, Booking Airline Tickets Here's why Google Flights is the best website for searching airfare, and how to use it like a pro to get the best flight options.

Google Flights: Best Tool For Comparing Airfare, Booking Airline Tickets
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Here's the FAA's draft plan for transitioning to unleaded fuel. They are seeking comments from stakeholders: www.faa.gov/aircraft/dra...

An Interview with United CEO Scott Kirby About Tech Transformation An interview with United CEO Scott Kirby about how rebuilding United’s technical infrastructure laid the foundation for transforming the airline.

Ben Thompson’s Stratechery is a brilliant resource for anyone looking for analysis of technology topics. Here he interviews Scott Kirby. stratechery.com/2026/an-inte...