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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 to host B-29 “Doc” fly-in rides and display

The “Doc” Boeing B-29 Superfortress will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026, aligning with the event’s America 250 theme. The 73rd edition runs July 20–26 at Wittman Regional Airport, with “Doc” planned for display and ride offerings.

2026-05-04T12:07:49.657926-07:00

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Lufthansa rolls out “FOX” Future Onboard Experience across all long-haul cabins from May 6

2026-05-04T06:32:09.357478-07:00

Air Data News

GA-ATS completes maiden flight of Do228 NXT demonstrator as flight-test campaign begins

2026-05-04T04:12:50.775350-07:00

APEX

AIX 2026: Panasonic Avionics launches eXneo as an interim retrofit path for legacy-cabin IFE upgrades

2026-05-03T14:08:03.931312-07:00

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 to host B-29 “Doc” fly-in rides and display The “Doc” Boeing B-29 Superfortress will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026, aligning with the event’s America 250 theme. The 73rd edition runs July 20–26 at Wittman Regional Airport, with “Doc” planned for display and ride offerings.

2026-05-04T12:07:49.657926-07:00

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 to host B-29 “Doc” fly-in rides and display

Breaking Defense

SAHA EXPO 2026 opens in Turkey as defense and aerospace firms showcase growing UAS scale—“millions of drones” theme Turkey’s SAHA EXPO 2026, billed by organizers as Europe’s largest defense and aerospace exhibition, opens its doors to exhibitors and visitors this Tuesday. Industry voices frame the event around the sector’s maturation—plus new cooperation opportunities as UAS proliferation accelerates under a “millions of drones” banner.

2026-05-04T09:38:52.646810-07:00

SAHA EXPO 2026 opens in Turkey as defense and aerospace firms showcase growing UAS scale—“millions of drones” theme

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Lufthansa rolls out “FOX” Future Onboard Experience across all long-haul cabins from May 6 Lufthansa will launch its Future Onboard Experience (“FOX”) premium service on all long-haul flights starting May 6, following a two-year development effort. The investment totals €70 million, bringing 187 million new items, revamped onboard processes, and upgraded menus and dining options across First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy.

2026-05-04T06:32:09.357478-07:00

Lufthansa rolls out “FOX” Future Onboard Experience across all long-haul cabins from May 6

Air Data News

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GA-ATS completes maiden flight of Do228 NXT demonstrator as flight-test campaign begins General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) conducted the May 2, 2026 maiden flight of the modernized Do228 NXT demonstrator. Flight testing will continue over the coming weeks to assess operational and speed characteristics as the German multi-role aircraft moves closer to market entry.

2026-05-04T04:12:50.775350-07:00

GA-ATS completes maiden flight of Do228 NXT demonstrator as flight-test campaign begins

APEX

AIX 2026: Panasonic Avionics launches eXneo as an interim retrofit path for legacy-cabin IFE upgrades Panasonic Avionics unveiled eXneo at AIX 2026, positioning it as a faster, lower-cost way for airlines to upgrade older aircraft cabins. The interim approach targets legacy retrofit timelines while keeping upgrade costs down, supporting near-term cabin product refresh cycles.

2026-05-03T14:08:03.931312-07:00

AIX 2026: Panasonic Avionics launches eXneo as an interim retrofit path for legacy-cabin IFE upgrades

Space.com

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SpaceX to launch 45 satellites from California on May 3 (Falcon 9) SpaceX is scheduled to launch 45 satellites into orbit from California in the early hours of May 3, with live coverage available. The planned multi-satellite deployment underscores continued cadence growth in orbital satellite delivery and constellation expansion efforts.

2026-05-02T09:39:35.973820-07:00

SpaceX to launch 45 satellites from California on May 3 (Falcon 9)

AINonline

WingX flags surge in bizjet activity ahead of FIFA, with Middle East ops still below normal but global activity set to run ahead WingX says it is seeing “unprecedented” business-jet activity as FIFA-related travel ramps up, even though Middle East operations remain materially below expected levels. The satellite-based demand picture also indicates global bizjet activity will likely finish ahead of 2025, despite regional drag.

2026-05-01T12:26:41.848121-07:00

WingX flags surge in bizjet activity ahead of FIFA, with Middle East ops still below normal but global activity set to run ahead

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 Mini batch on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (May Day) SpaceX is scheduled to kick off May with a Falcon 9 launch carrying a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff is set for Friday afternoon, continuing a high-cadence Starlink deployment run.

2026-05-01T05:34:39.880748-07:00

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 Mini batch on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (May Day)

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 to host B-29 “Doc” fly-in rides and display

Lufthansa rolls out “FOX” Future Onboard Experience across all long-haul cabins from May 6

GA-ATS completes maiden flight of Do228 NXT demonstrator as flight-test campaign begins

AIX 2026: Panasonic Avionics launches eXneo as an interim retrofit path for legacy-cabin IFE upgrades

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