Iberia vinila uno de sus aviones para conmemorar el Centenario de los Grandes Vuelos de la Aviación Española

https://grupo.iberia.es/news/08042026/iberia-vinila-uno-de-sus-aviones-para-conmemorar-el-centenario-de-los-grandes-vuelos-de-la-aviacin-espaola

[Podcast] Artemis II y Apolo VIII: Episodio doble

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-artemis-ii-y-apolo-viii-episodio-doble/

Ukraine develops air-launched ballistic missile

https://defence-blog.com/ukraine-develops-air-launched-ballistic-missile/

Swedish RBS 15 Anti-ship Missiles Surface in Ukraine - Naval News

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/04/swedish-rbs-15-anti-ship-missiles-surface-in-ukraine/

Italy set to sign off on Turkish TB3 drone order within months, says Baykar CEO - Breaking Defense

https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/italy-set-to-sign-off-on-turkish-tb3-drone-order-within-months-says-baykar-ceo/

U.S. airmen in Iran used Boeing device to signal rescuers | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/injured-u-s-airman-in-iran-used-boeing-device-to-signal-rescuers/

Trump again looks to cut NASA budget by billions of dollars | The Seattle Times

President Donald Trump once again wants to chop billions of dollars from the agency, including its science missions, according to documents released Friday.

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/trump-again-looks-to-cut-nasa-budget-by-billions-of-dollars

Lufthansa marks 100 years with historic Berlin flights and anniversary aircraft

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/lufthansa/lufthansa-marks-100-years-with-historic-berlin-flights-and-anniversary-aircraft/ 

US A-10 pilot rescued after aircraft hit by Iranian fire, second incident reported same day

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/usaf/us-a-10-pilot-rescued-after-aircraft-hit-by-iranian-fire-second-incident-reported-same-day/

New Details Emerge About Rescue Mission Deep Inside Iran

• https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/07/new-details-about-rescue-mission-into-iran/
• https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/05/u-s-rescues-downed-f-15e-wso-deep-inside-iran/

YFQ-42A Dark Merlin CCA Crashes in California During Test - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/07/yfq-42a-dark-merlin-cca-crashes/

Textron Aviation receives first military order for Cessna SkyCourier, launching the aircraft into global defense mark... | Textron Aviation Media Center

https://media.txtav.com/263050-textron-aviation-receives-first-military-order-for-cessna-skycourier-launching-the-aircraft-into-global-defense-market/

Destripando el Geran 2 / Sahed 136

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/destripando-el-geran-2-sahed-136/

Statement on YFQ-42A Flight Incident | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

https://www.ga-asi.com/statement-on-yfq-42a-flight-incident

Air Force Wants Nearly $1 Billion to Start Buying CCAs in 2027

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-nearly-1-billion-to-start-buying-ccas-2027/

Ukraine's attack drone fleet faces a mini jet engine supply crunch | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ukraines-attack-drone-fleet-faces-mini-jet-engine-supply-crunch-2026-04-07/

'Losing relevance': Why Romania weighs canceling $400M Elbit drone deal

A $400M deal for tactical drones signed in 2023 has been delayed three times by Elbit, drawing €60M in fines; Romania fears the systems may become outdated… continue reading

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/by5a8qao11l

UK confirms drone-killing DragonFire laser weapon for Royal Navy destroyers by 2027 —laser downs 400mph high‑speed drones, costs $13 per shot | Tom's Hardware

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/uk-confirms-dragonfire-laser-weapon-for-royal-navy-destroyers-by-2027

A second USAF plane, aN A-10, crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday. The pilot was rescued.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/03/world/iran-war-trump-oil?smid=url-share#47863db0-d61e-51bf-b7e1-6c4a9dc988e7

Senior Engineer At Major U.S. Aviation Company Tried to Board Flight to China With Proprietary Information Worth More Than $100,000

57-year-old Junjie Zhang, also known as Jeff Zhang, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement after he lied to the CBP officers

https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/04/02/senior-engineer-at-major-u-s-aviation-company-tried-to-board-flight-to-china-with-proprietary-information-worth-more-than-100000/

Iranian Media Posts Debris From USAF F-15E Claimed to Have Been Downed Earlier Today - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/03/iran-f-15e-debris/

Photos Of F-15E Wreckage Emerge Amid Iranian Claims It Shot Down An American Fighter

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/photos-f-15e-wreckage-emerge-110323544.html

New Photos Provide Clearest View Yet of Secretive NT-43A RAT55’s Dorsal Turret and Enclosure - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/02/rat-55-dorsal-turret/

Ukraine Developing Interceptor Drone Swarms to Defend Against Russia - Business Insider

The scenario involving a single pilot controlling multiple drones is currently the closest to practical implementation. In the context of attacks where the enemy launches hundreds of UAVs overnight, this will significantly increase the effectiveness of interceptions.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-developing-interceptor-drone-swarms-defend-against-russian-attacks-2026-3

Global Combat Air Programme Awards First Contract with Edgewing - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/02/gcap-awards-first-contract-edgewing/

Italian Navy chief raises Baykar TB3 option for ITS Cavour | TURDEF

https://turdef.com/article/italian-navy-chief-raises-baykar-tb3-option-for-its-cavour

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/realloys-us-critical-materials-sign-mou-build-domestic-rare-earth-supply-chain-2026-04-01/

‘I came, I saw, I conquered:’ Trump set to claim victory in Iran at primetime address - POLITICO

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/01/trump-to-declare-iran-war-is-winding-down-and-others-need-to-resolve-hormuz-00854265

Canada to join GCAP fighter jet program as an observer | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/16461655

WB-57 and Secretive RAT-55 Spotted Rehearsing for NASA's Artemis Launch - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/04/01/rat-55-artemis/

Kid Rock: US Army pilots who flew near musician's home suspended and then reinstated

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gx2rw87e9o

B-52s start flying missions over Iran, Pentagon says

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/b-52s-start-flying-missions-over-iran-pentagon-says/

More A-10s Are Headed to the Middle East

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/31/more-a-10s-are-headed-to-the-middle-east/

Video Shows Super Hornet’s Near Miss After Apparent Iranian MANPADS Launch

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/26/super-hornets-near-miss-iranian-manpads/

Video Shows Russian Geran Drone Shot Down by Rifle-Armed Ukrainian Yak-52 Crew

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/26/geran-drone-shot-down-by-ukrainian-yak-52/ 

China’s Y-9FQ Next Gen ASW Aircraft Intercepted for the First Time Over East China Sea

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/30/china-y-9fq-intercepted-first-time-east-china-sea/ 

AIR WEAPONS: Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo Missile Files Low And Unseen

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairw/articles/2026033143052.aspx

Sonex Aircraft Closes Doors Amid ‘Severe Drop-Off in Sales’

https://www.flyingmag.com/sonex-aircraft-closes-doors-amid-severe-drop-off-in-sales/ 

Your Guide to NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission

https://www.flyingmag.com/your-guide-nasa-artemis-2-moon-mission/

Heart of the mission: Airbus-built ESM to power historic Artemis II crew to the Moon

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-heart-of-the-mission-airbus-built-esm-to-power-historic-artemis-ii-crew-to-the-moon

Dutch RDW Officially Recognizes PAL-V as Certified Automotive Manufacturer

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/dutch-rdw-officially-recognizes-pal-v-as-certified-automotive-manufacturer/ 

Ukraine Deploys High-Speed P1-SUN Interceptor Drones to Neutralize Russian Loitering Munitions

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/ukraine-deploys-high-speed-p1-sun-interceptor-drones-to-neutralize-russian-loitering-munitions/ 

Ukrainian Drone Manufacturer General Cherry Expands Production to United States Through Wilcox Industries Partnership

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/ukrainian-drone-manufacturer-general-cherry-expands-production-to-united-states-through-wilcox-industries-partnership/ 

China Successfully Launches Lijian-2 Y1 Carrier Rocket with Triple Satellite Payload

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/china-successfully-launches-lijian-2-y1-carrier-rocket-with-triple-satellite-payload/ 

U.S. Army probing Apache helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's Tennessee home - CBS News

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-army-probing-apache-helicopter-flyby-at-kid-rocks-tennessee-home/

Pratt & Whitney Secures $6.6 Billion Contract for Next-Generation F-35 Engine Production

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/pratt-whitney-secures-6-6-billion-contract-for-next-generation-f-35-engine-production/ 

Northrop Grumman Showcases Autonomous Warfare Breakthrough with Lumberjack Drone Demonstration

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/04/northrop-grumman-showcases-autonomous-warfare-breakthrough-with-lumberjack-drone-demonstration/ 

EASA and EUROCONTROL launch plan to counter rising GNSS interference threat

https://www.aviation24.be/air-traffic-control/eurocontrol/easa-and-eurocontrol-launch-plan-to-counter-rising-gnss-interference-threat/ 

Ryanair crew denied airport access at Charleroi Airport after badge issue triggers flight disruptions

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/crew-denied-airport-access-at-charleroi-airport-after-badge-issue-triggers-flight-disruptions/ 

Suspected Ukrainian drones crash in Finland, trigger Air Force response

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/finnish-air-force/suspected-ukrainian-drones-crash-in-finland-trigger-air-force-response/ 

Brussels Airport urges flexible rollout of EU border system after long queues and missed flights

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/urges-flexible-rollout-of-eu-border-system-after-long-queues-and-missed-flights/ 

Iran-linked hackers deliver ultimatum to Lockheed Martin staff

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/iran-linked-hackers-deliver-ultimatum-to-lockheed-martin-staff/

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing

https://www.twz.com/air/mq-28-ghost-bat-gains-major-european-foothold-as-rheinmetal-joins-forces-with-boeing

A-10 Warthogs Are Doing Bizarrely Long Strafing Runs In Iraq

https://www.twz.com/air/a-10-warthogs-are-doing-bizarrely-long-strafing-runs-in-iraq

EASA warns 625 stolen engine parts may re-enter market

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/easa-warns-stolen-engine-parts-could-re-enter-market

Hydrogen aviation OEM Beyond Aero reaches key aircraft design milestone

https://stories.prowly.com/449539-hydrogen-aviation-oem-beyond-aero-reaches-key-aircraft-design-milestone?preview=true 

DJI Avata 360 drone enters 360 FPV market

https://newatlas.com/drones/dji-avata-360/

U-2 Dragon Lady Upgrade: BAE Systems Adds Advanced EW Suite

• https://newatlas.com/military/electronic-warfare-upgrade-cold-war-u-2-aircraft/
• https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/article/bae-systems-to-modernize-advanced-defensive-system-for-the-u-s-air-force-u-2-reconnaissance-aircraft

Omnidirectional propulsion system makes for super-nimble drones

https://newatlas.com/drones/aerix-systems-omnidirectional-propulsion-drones/

Nueva etapa de la aviación ultraligera (ULM) en España: plena aplicación del RD 182/2026 | AESA

https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/noticias/nueva-etapa-de-la-aviacion-ultraligera-ulm-en-espana-plena-aplicacion-del-rd-1822026 

The US Navy wants you ... to make ‘Drone Killer’ ammunition

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/03/30/the-us-navy-wants-you-to-make-drone-killer-ammunition/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=li_dfn

Chinese researchers develop flapping-wing drones imitating eagles, pigeons, butterflies and beetles - Global Times

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1357230.shtml?id=11 

China achieves first full-performance milestone in megawatt-class liquid hydrogen aviation engine - Global Times

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1357798.shtml

US Navy launches competition to replace T-45 trainer – FlightGlobal

https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/03/us-navy-launches-competition-to-replace-t-45-trainer/

MBDA chief upbeat on remote carrier progress, despite FCAS programme turbulence – FlightGlobal

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/2026/03/mbda-chief-upbeat-on-remote-carrier-progress-despite-fcas-programme-turbulence/

Vertical Aerospace secures financing package of up to $850 million - The Economic Times

https://m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/m.economictimes.com/tech/technology/vertical-aerospace-secures-financing-package-of-up-to-850-million/amp_articleshow/129906694.cms?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID#amp_tf=De%20%251%24s&aoh=17749314857457&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fm.economictimes.com%2Ftech%2Ftechnology%2Fvertical-aerospace-secures-financing-package-of-up-to-850-million%2Farticleshow%2F129906694.cms

Volando alto, nuevos horizontes para el Eurofighter. Revista de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica, 943, junio 2025

https://bibliotecavirtual.defensa.gob.es/BVMDefensa/es/catalogo_imagenes/grupo.do?path=367862

Why U.S. Special Operations Forces Will Focus More On The Cyber Domain

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zitaballingerfletcher/2026/03/29/why-us-special-operations-forces-will-focus-more-on-the-cyber-domain/

Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy368j1e3lo

Airbus's uncrewed kamikaze drone interceptor demo | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-successful-first-demo-flight-for-airbus-uncrewed-bird-of-prey-interceptor

China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-stations-jets-turned-drones-bases-near-taiwan-strait-report-says-2026-03-27/

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Draco quiere desarrollar su Wilga turbohélice en versiones militares - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/draco-quiere-desarrollar-su-wilga-turbohelice-en-versiones-militares/ 

Army conducts first-person-view lethal drone training – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/army-conducts-first-person-view-lethal-drone-training/

New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/world/middleeast/us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XFA.wIvW.m2XCMt8F4wRY&smid=url-share

[Updated] Iranian Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base Reportedly Struck U.S. KC-135s, E-3 Sentry - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/27/iranian-attack-on-prince-sultan-air-base/?rel=1

New NASA Curiosity Images Show Extensive Damage To Famous Mars Rover's Wheel | IFLScience

https://www.iflscience.com/nasas-curiosity-rover-appears-to-be-in-a-spot-of-trouble-and-may-need-a-sharp-rock-to-deal-with-it-82986

"China's Largest In-Development Cargo UAV Secures 530 Orders" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/pu9hzK4WsHc?is=y2CLbMkGzg-BLhQw

EU's €115m AGILE plan seeks to fast-track defence tech amid warfare shifts

https://www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2046193/eus-e115m-agile-plan-seeks-to-fast-track-defence-tech-amid-warfare-shifts?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774544270

Presentación del libro «Donde pongo el ojo ¡mojo!» durante el próximo RACE Fest

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/presentacion-del-libro-donde-pongo-el-ojo-mojo-durante-el-proximo-race-fest/

Quantum navigation: precise aircraft location | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2026-03-quantum-navigation-the-magnetic-secret-for-precisely-determining-aircraft-location?cid=social__innovation__en-GB__co__linkedin__QuantumNavigation__AW__-&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=innovation__en-GB__co__QuantumNavigation__AW&utm_content=__

Un equipo de la UGR desarrolla un sistema que dota a los enjambres de drones de ‘conciencia’ espacial individual y de grupo para no depender de apoyo externo - Canal UGR

https://canal.ugr.es/noticia/un-equipo-de-la-ugr-desarrolla-un-sistema-que-dota-a-los-enjambres-de-drones-de-conciencia-espacial-individual-y-de-grupo-para-no-depender-de-apoyo-externo/

Airbus brings digital technology to firefighting

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-03-airbus-brings-digital-technology-to-firefighting

GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher Completes Multiple Live-Fire Launch Tests

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/grizzly-containerized-launcher-completes-multiple-live-fire-launch-tests

Deadly LaGuardia crash raises worries about close calls at Sea-Tac, elsewhere

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/deadly-laguardia-crash-raises-worries-about-close-calls-at-sea-tac-elsewhere/

U.S. Considering Deployment of 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/24/us-considering-deployment-82nd-airborne-division/

Photos of A-10s Used to Strike Iranian Naval Vessels Show Video Game-Inspired Nicknames

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/25/a-10s-nicknames-epic-fury/

New Images Show B-2 Spirit Bombers Departing for Iran Mission with Unknown White Patches on Wings

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/25/b-2-spirit-unknown-white-patches-on-wings/

NTSB Says LaGuardia Tower Staffing Normal, But Concerns Remain

https://www.flyingmag.com/ntsb-says-laguardia-tower-staffing-normal-but-concerns-remain/

Mysterious Drone Swarms Infiltrate High-Security US Nuclear Bomber Base in Louisiana

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/mysterious-drone-swarms-infiltrate-high-security-us-nuclear-bomber-base-in-louisiana/

Lockheed Martin to Quadruple Production of Critical Precision Strike Missiles for U.S. Army

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/lockheed-martin-to-quadruple-production-of-critical-precision-strike-missiles-for-u-s-army/

Pentagon Report Reveals Zero Combat-Capable TR-3 F-35s Delivered Amid Software Stagnation

Aviation News – The 2025 Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) annual report has revealed that the U.S. military received no combat-capable F-35 Lightning II aircraft in the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration through September 2025. This critical delay stems from unstable software that has left…

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2026/03/pentagon-report-reveals-zero-combat-capable-tr-3-f-35s-delivered-amid-software-stagnation/

Brazil unveils first locally produced Gripen E fighter jet

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/saab/brazil-unveils-first-locally-produced-gripen-e-fighter-jet/

FAA approves higher takeoff weight for Boeing 787, unlocking more range and payload

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/787-dreamliner/faa-approves-higher-takeoff-weight-for-boeing-787-unlocking-more-range-and-payload/

Pro-Iran hackers claim F-35 technical data theft

https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/pro-iran-hackers-claim-f-35-technical-data-theft/

Russia Offers Dual-Seat Su-57 With Full Technology Transfer to India — Stealth Fighter Deal Could Shift Indo-Pacific Air Power Balance Before AMCA Era

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/russia-dual-seat-su57-india-technology-transfer-fgfa-amca-stealth-fighter-deal/

China unveils full-process demonstration of Atlas drone swarm operations system, expert highlights algorithm-enabled combat upgrades - Global Times

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1357519.shtml

KF-21 fighter jet begins mass production - The Korea Times

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260325/korea-rolls-out-1st-mass-produced-kf-21-fighter-jet

LaGuardia Collision Spotlights Runway Safety System Challenges

https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/laguardia-collision-spotlights-runway-safety-system-challenges

Western powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/western-powers-were-unable-secure-shipping-red-sea-hormuz-will-be-harder-2026-03-25/

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-military-spokesperson-says-us-is-negotiating-with-itself-state-media-2026-03-25/