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**Ian Kluft** @ikluft@avgeek.social · 2d

"Boeing Spins Off Jeppesen & ForeFlight to Private Equity Firm" by Flying Magazine (#FPNF Fediverse presence not found - if you know them, invite them) - $10B sale to Thoma Bravo includes divisions which were previously acquisitions: Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData & OzRunways. https://www.flyingmag.com/boeing-spins-off-jeppesen-foreflight-to-private-equity-firm/ #aviation #travel #business #avgeek

FLYING Magazine · 2dBoeing Spins Off Jeppesen, ForeFlight to Private Equity FirmThe transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

**Ian Kluft** @ikluft@avgeek.social · Apr 3

Apr 3

Ian Kluft @ikluft@avgeek.social

"Tracking Concorde & Emirates Takes On DHL: 2025's Best Airline April Fools" by Simple Flying (#FPNF Fediverse presence not found - if you know them, invite them) - Overview of some aviation-related #AprilFools gags. The big one was FlightRadar24's display of "live" tracking for two fictitious Concorde flights, which fooled a few despite the date. (Concordes have not flown in over 20 years. 18 of 20 airframes built are now in museums.) https://simpleflying.com/tracking-concorde-emirates-dhl-airline-april-fools/ #aviation #travel #avgeek #humor

Simple Flying · Apr 1Tracking Concorde & Emirates Takes On DHL: 2025's Best Airline April FoolsThere have been several stories today that have left readers second-guessing themselves.

**Astro Hawk (Ian Kluft)** @AstroHawk@spacey.space · Mar 19

Mar 19

Astro Hawk (Ian Kluft) @AstroHawk@spacey.space

"China Practicing ‘Dogfighting in Space,’ US Space Force Says" by Air & Space Forces Magazine (#FPNF Fediverse presence not found - if you know them, invite them) - USSF presentation pointed out commercial public data which showed China experimenting with close maneuvering between military satellites. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/china-practicing-dogfighting-space-force/ #military #space #spacegeek

Air & Space Forces Magazine · Mar 19China Practicing ‘Dogfighting in Space,’ US Space Force SaysChina has been using experimental satellites to practice “dogfighting” in space, the Space Force officials said on March 18.

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**Astro Hawk (Ian Kluft)** @AstroHawk@spacey.space · Mar 7

Mar 7

Astro Hawk (Ian Kluft) @AstroHawk@spacey.space

"X-37B Spaceplane Showed New Techniques in Latest Flight" by Air & Space Forces Magazine (#FPNF Fediverse presence not found - if you know them, invite them) - #Boeing #X37B uncrewed #military spaceplane returned from 435 days on orbit to land at Vandenberg in California. This flight demonstrated orbital aerobraking capability. At less than half the previous mission's length, it was the first time a flight was not longer than previous ones. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/x-37b-spaceplane-showed-new-techniques-in-latest-flight/ #USSF #space #aviation #avgeek

Air & Space Forces Magazine · Mar 7X-37B Spaceplane Showed New Techniques in Latest FlightX-37B, the secretive Space Force spaceplane, returned to Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 7 after more than a year in orbit.

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**Ian Kluft** @ikluft@avgeek.social · Feb 11 *

Feb 11 *

Ian Kluft @ikluft@avgeek.social

Philippine Mars final landing at Lake Pleasant" video by Todd Rooker (#FPNF Fediverse presence not found - if you know him, invite him) - Video of safe & successful final landing of #PhilippineMars, the last flying WWII Martin JRM Mars flying boat, at Lake Pleasant AZ today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0U5dQejWG0 #aviation #avgeek

YouTubePhilippine Mars final landing at Lake PleasantBy Todd Rooker

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**Ian Kluft** @ikluft@avgeek.social · Feb 11 *

Feb 11 *

Ian Kluft @ikluft@avgeek.social

"Phillipine Mars making her final approach at Lake Pleasant" video by Todd Rooker (#FPNF Fediverse presence not found - if you know him, invite him) - Video shows approach by #PhilippineMars, the last flying WWII Martin JRM Mars flying boat, to Lake Pleasant AZ today on it final flight, escorted by multiple planes including the last airworthy WWII Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clD5RDiEAgY #aviation #avgeek

YouTubePhillipine Mars making her final approach at Lake PleasantBy Todd Rooker

**Ian Kluft** @ikluft@avgeek.social · Jan 16

Jan 16

Ian Kluft @ikluft@avgeek.social

"Is Russia behind new GPS interference in Bulgaria?" by GPS World (Fediverse presence not found #FPNF - if you know them, bug them) - https://www.gpsworld.com/is-russia-behind-new-gps-interference-in-bulgaria/ #military #GPS #GPSjamming #navigation #aviation #avgeek

GPS World · Jan 3Is Russia behind new GPS interference in Bulgaria? - GPS WorldOn Dec. 12, 2024, the European Union decided to include Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen visa-free zone.

**Ian Kluft** @ikluft@avgeek.social · Jan 11

Jan 11

Ian Kluft @ikluft@avgeek.social

"US Navy gives nickname “Murder Hornet” to F/A-18 fighters armed with 9 Air-to-Air Missiles" by Aviation Geek Club (fediverse presence not found #FPNF, if you know them, bug them) - F/A-18 E & F Super Hornets with 5 AIM-120 & 4 AIM-9X or similar missile loads are now nicknamed "Murder Hornets". Best not to use that nickname for planes in Washington State. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/us-navy-gives-nickname-murder-hornet-to-f-a-18-fighters-armed-with-9-air-to-air-missiles/ #military #aviation #avgeek

The Aviation Geek Club · Jan 8US Navy gives nickname “Murder Hornet” to F/A-18 fighters armed with 9 Air-to-Air MissilesUS Navy gives nickname “Murder Hornet” to F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters armed with 9 Air-to-Air Missiles

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