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🌎✈️ For most people, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime sight. For pilots, it's a fascinating combination of astronomy, meteorology and aviation. From cockpit visibility and changing light levels to the unique perspective available at cruising altitude, our latest article explores what it's really like to fly through a total solar eclipse. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/etb6-Ncn #AviationNews #Aerospace #Pilots #FlightOperations #SolarEclipse #Airlines #AerospaceGlobalNews

Why United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic are winning with Starlink WiFi • United says customer satisfaction with Starlink is more than twice as high as with the other WiFi systems across its fleet. • Virgin Atlantic has also seen satisfaction scores rise since equipping its entire Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink, completing the rollout five months ahead of schedule. • With United approaching 1,000 connected aircraft by the end of 2026 and Virgin targeting full-fleet coverage in 2027, fast and free connectivity is becoming an increasingly important airline differentiator. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq8ZApVN #Starlink #UnitedAirlines #VirginAtlantic #PassengerExperience

Damaged C-17 flies again after US Air Force robot makes part nobody else could • A USAF C-17 was badly damaged when two business jets were blown into it during severe storms in Texas in March 2025. • When no supplier was willing to manufacture a one-off replacement nose panel, the Air Force turned to robotic Incremental Sheet Forming to make the component without expensive dedicated tooling. • The repair reduced a process expected to take years to just months, and the C-17 returned to flight on July 30. Read more: https://lnkd.in/er8TbY7w #USAirForce #C17Globemaster #AdvancedManufacturing #MilitaryAviation

Why the Red Arrows can’t simply fly home from Canada • The Red Arrows have cancelled three UK appearances after poor weather left the team stranded at Goose Bay in Labrador. • The Hawk T1 cannot refuel in the air and lacks the range to cross the Atlantic in one hop, requiring carefully planned stops through Greenland and Iceland. • Headwinds, icing, low cloud and thunderstorms can all erode already tight fuel margins over a route with few diversion options. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEwjXhsW #RedArrows #RoyalAirForce #BAEHawk #MilitaryAviation

Emirates turns Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 parts into giant Arsenal crest • Emirates Engineering has transformed unwanted aircraft parts into a 2.4-meter-high illuminated Arsenal crest to celebrate 20 years of the airline’s partnership with the club. • The sculpture incorporates an A380 wheel hub and titanium bleed-air duct, Boeing 777 fuselage skin, cargo tracks and even aircraft windows. • It took 15 engineers, designers, mechanics, technicians and painters 34 days to create before being flown from Dubai to London. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq7kZKeT #Emirates #AirbusA380 #Boeing777 #Arsenal

Eclipse flights: Airlines offer front-row seats to solar spectacle • Airlines and charter operators are planning special flights for the August 12 total solar eclipse, taking passengers and scientists above the clouds. • Iberia will send an Airbus A321XLR from Madrid into the path of totality, carrying scientists and livestreaming the spectacle using Starlink. • Brussels Airlines has sold out a dedicated 100-seat A320 flight, while a £899 charter from London Stansted will head for whichever of three viewing areas offers the best weather. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTCcDBvG #SolarEclipse #Iberia #BrusselsAirlines #Aviation

Archer to acquire Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid as Boeing takes 19.75% stake • Archer Aviation has agreed to acquire three Boeing businesses spanning autonomous passenger flight, military drones and digital airspace management. • The deal brings Wisk’s autonomous eVTOL program together with Insitu’s ScanEagle and Integrator UAS and SkyGrid’s airspace technology. • Boeing will emerge with a 19.75% stake in Archer, a board seat and warrants to acquire up to another $200 million in stock, with completion expected by the end of 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUuGMqkF #ArcherAviation #WiskAero #Boeing #AdvancedAirMobility

NATO and EATC fleets explained: Europe’s shared military aircraft • NATO’s multinational fleets include E-3A Sentries, A330 MRTTs, C-17 Globemasters and RQ-4D Phoenix remotely piloted aircraft. • The European Air Transport Command coordinates more than 180 aircraft from seven nations, including A400Ms, A330 MRTTs and several Hercules variants. • Ownership and control can overlap, with some aircraft supporting both NATO and EATC missions while remaining owned by individual nations or multinational programs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecvJCHAF #NATO #EATC #MilitaryAviation #Airlift

It's the final day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, and there's one last chance to experience the incredible flying display live. From breathtaking aerial demonstrations to unforgettable flypasts, don't miss the grand finale of one of the world's leading aerospace events. 🎥 Watch the only official live stream of the flying display, live with Aerospace Global News. Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eqSt2Eb6 #FIA2026 #FarnboroughInternationalAirshow #FlyingDisplay #Aviation #Aerospace #LiveStream

Ural Airlines to build a dedicated MC-21 maintenance facility… before it even has the jets • Ural Airlines plans to invest 10 billion rubles in a new MC-21 maintenance facility at Koltsovo Airport in Yekaterinburg. • The 15,000 sqm hangar will accommodate up to five aircraft and support landing gear, avionics and wider maintenance work. • The airline is preparing to receive an initial 10 MC-21s, although certification of the Russian-built narrowbody is still underway. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehuvnDYt #UralAirlines #MC21 #RussianAviation #AircraftMaintenance