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Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour opens in New York

Vertical Aerospace has finished its third and final full‑scale Valo prototype and will begin piloted flight testing this month following commissioning. The company will also kick off a US demonstration tour in New York as it advances validation ahead of commercialisation.

2026-01-05T02:24:10.970470-08:00

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Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026

2026-01-03T06:10:57.977853-08:00

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FEMA awards $250M for counter‑UAS systems to secure World Cup venues

2026-01-03T05:07:15.400566-08:00

Airline Weekly

David Neeleman on Stage at Skift Aviation Forum — insights for airlines and industry leaders

2026-01-01T01:44:59.349297-08:00

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Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour opens in New York Vertical Aerospace has finished its third and final full‑scale Valo prototype and will begin piloted flight testing this month following commissioning. The company will also kick off a US demonstration tour in New York as it advances validation ahead of commercialisation.

2026-01-05T02:24:10.970470-08:00

Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour opens in New York

Runway Girl

Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026 Lufthansa will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, a century after the first Luft Hansa flight from Frankfurt in 1926. The milestone prompts reflection on the carrier’s evolution into one of aviation’s best-known brands and will be marked by centenary programmes and commemorations.

2026-01-03T06:10:57.977853-08:00

Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026

Flying Magazine

FEMA awards $250M for counter‑UAS systems to secure World Cup venues FEMA will deploy $250 million to equip World Cup venues with counter‑UAS systems to detect, track, identify and mitigate unmanned aerial threats during one of the world’s largest sporting events. The funding targets sensor deployments and response capabilities across stadiums and surrounding airspace.

2026-01-03T05:07:15.400566-08:00

FEMA awards $250M for counter‑UAS systems to secure World Cup venues

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Qatar deploys fighter pilots to Iniochos 2025 at Andravida to sharpen interoperability Qatar deployed fighter pilots to Iniochos 2025, joining 13 other nations at the Hellenic Air Force’s two‑week multinational exercise held at Andravida Air Base in Greece in March–April 2025. The deployment focused on improving combat readiness, interoperability and coalition tactics in complex air operations.

2026-01-02T22:37:52.162939-08:00

Qatar deploys fighter pilots to Iniochos 2025 at Andravida to sharpen interoperability

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Parachutist at Armed Forces Bowl becomes entangled on wire, falls into crowd; veteran jumper walks off field A parachutist taking part in a veteran parachuting demonstration at the Armed Forces Bowl became entangled on a wire during descent and fell into spectators, then walked off the field under their own power. The jumper was reportedly part of a veteran parachuting group; injuries unconfirmed.

2026-01-02T15:44:20.735343-08:00

Parachutist at Armed Forces Bowl becomes entangled on wire, falls into crowd; veteran jumper walks off field

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Rain disrupts B-2 Spirit Rose Bowl flyover for first time in 20 years Rain nearly grounded the B-2 Spirit at the 2026 Rose Bowl, forcing cancellation of its planned parade flyover for the first time in 20 years; the stealth bomber was able to perform a dramatic halftime pass, giving a shortened but high‑visibility demonstration.

2026-01-02T06:06:09.620022-08:00

Rain disrupts B-2 Spirit Rose Bowl flyover for first time in 20 years

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Full‑size Saturn V projected onto Washington Monument to mark America’s 250th A full‑size image of the Saturn V moon rocket was projected onto the Washington Monument as part of Freedom 250’s "Illumination of America" to mark the United States' 250th anniversary. The towering projection placed the Apollo‑era booster at scale on the monument’s face.

2026-01-01T15:02:47.837421-08:00

Full‑size Saturn V projected onto Washington Monument to mark America’s 250th

Aviation Week

Celebrating The Centennial Of Transatlantic Flight One hundred years after the first nonstop transatlantic crossing, the aviation industry faces challenges unimaginable in 1927, yet the centennial is prompting reflection: progress still relies on bold vision, operational resilience and collective commitment as carriers, manufacturers and regulators confront sustainability, supply-chain and market pressures.

2026-01-01T13:33:46.862846-08:00

Celebrating The Centennial Of Transatlantic Flight

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Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour opens in New York

Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026

FEMA awards $250M for counter‑UAS systems to secure World Cup venues

David Neeleman on Stage at Skift Aviation Forum — insights for airlines and industry leaders

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