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"The Air Force has evacuated a second U.K. base because of a sabotage threat from #Iran."

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November 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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" #NavCanada has come up with a proposal for #ADS-B equipage in aircraft that fly below 12,500 feet and it does not require the transponder to be able to communicate with its space-based ADS-B system."

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November 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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"An #Airbus A350/1000 ULR set the record for longest flight by distance by an #airliner with a marathon 24 hour and 23 minute nonstop from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France, last week."

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A350-1000ULR Flies Direct From Melbourne to Toulouse - AvBrief.com
Test flight for Qantas ultra long commercial routes
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November 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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"The pilot was flying the Experimental/Amateur-Built airplane about 200 feet above ground level when its left wing failed, causing the airplane to abruptly depart controlled flight and subsequently impact terrain."

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On the Record: Jet EZ — Tennessee - AvBrief.com
In-flight structural failure during a high-speed low pass.
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November 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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"The #FAA says its AI-powered assist for air traffic control is saving airlines time and money by suggesting alternative routing to avoid congestion."

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Duffy Says ATC AI Tool Saving Time and Money - AvBrief.com
180 flights rerouted in trial.
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November 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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"A British Columbia builder-assist company has purchased the parts inventory and some production equipment from defunct #MurphyAircraft and has begun an initiative to assume support for the fleet of built aircraft."

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Company Formed for Murphy Support - AvBrief.com
Aims to supply parts to existing owners following the factory's liquidation auction.
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November 9, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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"Voters in #ChinoValley, #Arizona, have narrowly approved construction of a training airport to supplement #Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s extensive operations at nearby #Prescott Airport."

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Embry-Riddle Training Airport Approved - AvBrief.com
Arizona voters pass proposition by narrow margin.
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November 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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"Of course, I forgot two things—one, the magnetometer was hanging under the floor of the rear baggage compartment, and two, headsets have magnets in them!"

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Beware the Cargo: Magnetic Interference in Your Aircraft - AvBrief.com
A lesson learned about magnetometer placement and baggage.
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November 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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"Italian aircraft manufacturer #Alpi said it’s new Pioneer Twin had its maiden flight on Nov. 5 at the company’s base at San #Quirino, #Italy."

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Alpi Flies Rotax-Powered Light Twin - AvBrief.com
Two 916 iS engines deliver 200-knot cruise.
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November 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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"Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome will fly its replica Ryan NYP (New York-Paris) aircraft ... commemorating the centenary of Charles Lindbergh’s groundbreaking transatlantic flight in 1927."

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Spirit of St. Louis Replica Flying to Florida - AvBrief.com
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome aircraft anchors Lindbergh flight centenary celebrations.
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November 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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"It could be a challenging week at #AOPA and it’s kind of weird how it all came together, considering how many smart people have been working so hard to prevent this confluence of bad news." by Russ Niles

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AOPA's Bad Week - AvBrief.com
Still no CEO and some tough financials are about to be released.
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November 11, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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"At least 27 European #airline flights from Bulgaria to Portugal were affected by a wave of apparently false bomb threats on Thursday."

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Bomb Threats in Europe Force Flight Diversions, Cancellations - AvBrief.com
27 flights affected, no bombs found.
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November 6, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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" #FAA Expands #Lycoming Piston Pin AD"

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FAA Expands Lycoming Piston Pin AD - AvBrief.com
Lycoming piston pin defect prompts an expanded AD and could cost over $4000 per affected engine.
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November 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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" #Daher #TBM 980: The Pilot Ease of the Prime - The synergy between avionics and airframe strikes a new chord with the 980’s marriage to the #Garmin G3000 Prime." by @julietbravofoxmedia.com

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Daher TBM 980: The Pilot Ease of the Prime - AvBrief.com
The synergy between avionics and airframe strikes a new chord with the 980’s marriage to the Garmin G3000 Prime.
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November 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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"Maj. Scott Laux, the No. 6 member of the Blue Angels, has been dropped from the air demonstration team for undisclosed misconduct."

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Blue Angel Dropped Before Final Show - AvBrief.com
Maj. Scott Laux was the opposing solo.
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November 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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"Thomas Justin Smith, owner of a maintenance shop called Hendricks Field Aviation at Sebring Airport, was arrested Oct. 22 and charged with grand theft and fraud."

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Maintenance Shop Owner Facing New Fraud Charges - AvBrief.com
Previously charged for allegedly stealing from Sebring EAA Chapter.
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November 9, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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" #NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman figuratively unveiled the #X-70 Fractal at the UP Summit at the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday."

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NASA Unveils X-70, Teases Another X-Plane Announcement - AvBrief.com
President Donald Trump will join in announcement at UP Summit on Friday.
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November 6, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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"About 500 attendees at this year’s #UPSummit glimpsed the future while being the first to hear of #CAPEWEEK, which organizers expect to become the world’s preeminent aerospace innovation event."

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Future on Display at UP Summit - AvBrief.com
NASA wants to host major annual aerospace event called CAPEWEEK.
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November 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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"In general aviation, we have a loss of control problem. While the stereotypical landing accident creates the most accident reports, loss of control inflight creates the most fatalities."

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Avoiding In-Flight Loss of Control, Part 1 - AvBrief.com
While landing accidents create the most accident reports, loss of control in-flight leads to the most fatalities.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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"Since it first debuted in early 2026, #Daher has enjoyed brisk sales with its flagship #TBM 980 #turboprop single, and by October 2026, the company had delivered more than 30 of model." by @julietbravofoxmedia.com

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Daher TBM 980 Flight Demo - AvBrief.com
Since it first debuted in early 2026, Daher has enjoyed brisk sales with its flagship TBM 980 turboprop single, and by October 2026, the company had delivered
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November 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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" #Jeppesen has stopped printing paper charts and those who want or need them will have to print them themselves."

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Jeppesen Ends Paper Charts - AvBrief.com
Pilots who need them will have to print their own.
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November 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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"Elizabeth City State University Opens New Flight Training Center - The project aims to expand the college’s aviation programs through a network of locations in North Carolina." by @julietbravofoxmedia.com

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Elizabeth City State University Opens New Flight Training Center - AvBrief.com
The project aims to expand the college’s aviation programs through a network of locations in North Carolina.
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November 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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"Robert Rowles caught all the elements that go into a wingwalking display: a brightly colored biplane, a willing wingwalker and lots of smoke."

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Photos of the Week: Nov. 6, 2026 - AvBrief.com
Wingwalking perfection.
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November 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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"Guest Blog: Scrap the X-59: Civilian #Supersonic Flight is Overrated" by Larry Stencel

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Guest Blog: Scrap the X-59: Civilian Supersonic Flight is Overrated - AvBrief.com
It's an awful lot of money for a little 'thump.'
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November 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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"Backcountry aviation will continue to thrive near some of the world’s busiest airspace with the preservation of a High Rock Airfield in #Maryland."

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RAF Given Maryland Backcountry Strip - AvBrief.com
Armstrong family donates High Rock Airfield.
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November 3, 2026 at 3:32 PM