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Tree rings reveal solar superstorms capable of crippling modern satellites and power grids

Scientists have found spikes of radioactive carbon in ancient tree rings that record solar storms far more powerful than any in the modern era. These events produced radiation bursts that, if occurring today, could severely damage satellites, disrupt GNSS and HF communications, and threaten power‑grid stability.

2026-02-13T01:34:52.399419-08:00

Leeham News

How AI and modern design tools could speed a clean-sheet 200-seat A321/737-10 replacement

2026-02-13T00:14:33.384918-08:00

Air Data News

Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas nonstop service as Venezuela reopens

2026-02-13T00:44:48.333255-08:00

FlightGlobal

Avinor launches world-first multi‑airport remote‑tower trial from Bodø linking 14 airports

2026-02-12T01:03:46.275679-08:00

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Universe Today

Tree rings reveal solar superstorms capable of crippling modern satellites and power grids Scientists have found spikes of radioactive carbon in ancient tree rings that record solar storms far more powerful than any in the modern era. These events produced radiation bursts that, if occurring today, could severely damage satellites, disrupt GNSS and HF communications, and threaten power‑grid stability.

2026-02-13T01:34:52.399419-08:00

Tree rings reveal solar superstorms capable of crippling modern satellites and power grids

Air Data News

Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas nonstop service as Venezuela reopens Avianca on Feb. 12 resumed daily nonstop flights between Bogotá and Caracas, restoring a historic 60‑year connection and re‑integrating Venezuela’s capital into its 83‑destination international network. The carrier said operations follow a comprehensive evaluation of operational and aviation‑safety conditions conducted with authorities.

2026-02-13T00:44:48.333255-08:00

Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas nonstop service as Venezuela reopens

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How AI and modern design tools could speed a clean-sheet 200-seat A321/737-10 replacement Leeham's Bjorn Fehrm argues that modern simulation, digital processes and AI-driven engineering could materially shorten development time for a clean‑sheet 200‑seat replacement targeting the A321neo and 737 MAX 10. He outlines how integrated systems design and updated certification approaches could cut time to market.

2026-02-13T00:14:33.384918-08:00

How AI and modern design tools could speed a clean-sheet 200-seat A321/737-10 replacement

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TSB issues update on Endeavor Air CRJ-900 landing accident at Toronto Pearson The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has issued an investigation update into last year’s Endeavor Air CRJ-900 landing accident at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport. The update sets out the board’s findings to date, identifies areas remaining under examination, and outlines next investigative steps.

2026-02-12T14:36:08.755044-08:00

TSB issues update on Endeavor Air CRJ-900 landing accident at Toronto Pearson

New York Times

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Trump administration’s last-minute decisions disrupt U.S. aviation operations Last-minute directives and abrupt policy changes from the Trump administration have sown confusion across an already strained U.S. aviation system, disrupting airline schedules, airport operations and air-traffic management. Carriers and regulators are scrambling to interpret shifting guidance amid persistent staffing and funding pressures.

2026-02-12T11:16:38.060208-08:00

Trump administration’s last-minute decisions disrupt U.S. aviation operations

Vertical Mag

Seeing the Invisible: LiDAR for active helicopter wire‑strike avoidance A new industry collaboration will integrate LiDAR‑based obstacle awareness into rotorcraft to enable active wire‑avoidance rather than traditional passive wire‑strike protection. The program aims to provide pilots with forward detection and automated avoidance cues to reduce low‑altitude collision risk in visibility‑challenged operations.

2026-02-12T08:40:25.212115-08:00

Seeing the Invisible: LiDAR for active helicopter wire‑strike avoidance

Vertical Mag

Rotorcraft MRO’s next decade: collaboration, training and workforce culture front and center Rotorcraft maintenance leaders say the next decade of helicopter MRO will be defined by collaboration between operators and suppliers, enhanced training programs, and a stronger workforce culture. Industry pros identify people, processes and shared knowledge—not just tools—as the central enablers of future maintenance performance.

2026-02-12T08:40:24.973730-08:00

Rotorcraft MRO’s next decade: collaboration, training and workforce culture front and center

Reuters

Russian carriers suspend Cuba services as jet‑fuel shortages trigger outbound-only repatriation flights Russia's aviation regulator Rosaviatsia ordered airlines to suspend flights to Cuba until local jet‑fuel supplies stabilise and said it will evacuate stranded tourists in the coming days. Several Russian carriers are operating outbound‑only repatriation flights as Cuban Jet A‑1 shortages force service suspensions.

2026-02-12T05:49:13.439055-08:00

Russian carriers suspend Cuba services as jet‑fuel shortages trigger outbound-only repatriation flights

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Tree rings reveal solar superstorms capable of crippling modern satellites and power grids

How AI and modern design tools could speed a clean-sheet 200-seat A321/737-10 replacement

Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas nonstop service as Venezuela reopens

Avinor launches world-first multi‑airport remote‑tower trial from Bodø linking 14 airports

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