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Defense

UPS missed warning email before F-35 stealth parts ended up in China

A missed warning about US arms export restrictions allowed components from an Australian F-35 stealth fighter to pass through Hong Kong and end up in Chinese hands, raising fresh questions about oversight of the aircraft’s international supply chain. The incident involved a cockpit canopy…

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Aviation

Ryanair’s O’Leary warns jet fuel costs could stay high until 2028: report

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Aviation Safety

Entire Elixir fleet remains grounded as investigators probe flap separation

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De Havilland DHC 515 Firefighter

Aircraft

Canada, EU plan joint purchase of 50 De Havilland water bombers

October 7, 2026

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FAA orders A380 engine repairs after uncontained failure

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Aviation

American Airlines 777 diverts to JFK after six toilets stop working

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Airlines

United removes pilot from flight duty as October 7 posts draw fresh scrutiny

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Defense

Thailand’s Queen Suthida flies Gripen fighter solo for first time

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US and South Korean forces conduct a joint missile firing exercise in July 2017

Defense

South Korea successfully tests first hypersonic glide vehicle

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Aviation Technology and Innovation

Swiss weather intelligence firm Meteomatics unveils new high-altitude drone

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Aviation

Delta passenger arrested after stealing and crashing a tug at John Wayne Airport

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Berlin Brandenburg CEO: BER is ‘hub-ready’ but point-to-point is its future

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Inside Iberojet, the airline quietly building a unique transatlantic network

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euroAtlantic’s new CEO Calitis on why widebody ACMI needs both Boeing and Airbus

AVIATION ECONOMICS

Pegasus Airlines Smartwings

Pegasus Airlines completes its acquisition of Czech group Smartwings

October 2, 2026

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RwandAir plans four more A330s as Europe, Far East expansion looms

October 1, 2026

TAP Portugal

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group submit final bids for TAP Air Portugal

October 1, 2026

Animawings A220

Romanian airline Animawings files for insolvency, disposes of entire A220 fleet

October 1, 2026

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Volotea files for preliminary creditor protection as it attempts to recapitalize

September 30, 2026

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AIRLINES

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United removes pilot from flight duty as October 7 posts draw fresh scrutiny

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Three Biman Bangladesh Airlines planes in formation mid flight against a bright blue sky

Biman Bangladesh places firm order for 10 Airbus jets

October 7, 2026

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What makes business class worth the price in 2026?

October 7, 2026

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Jeppesen ForeFlight introduces AI tools to help airlines manage flight disruptions

October 6, 2026

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Lufthansa Group goes full throttle for Japan in summer 2027

October 6, 2026

British Airways Airbus A380

British Airways A380 transformation includes world’s largest business class deck

October 6, 2026

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DEFENSE

Queen Suthida of Thailand aboard a Royal Thai Air Force JAS 39C Gripen at Wing 7 in Surat Thani

Thailand’s Queen Suthida flies Gripen fighter solo for first time

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US and South Korean forces conduct a joint missile firing exercise in July 2017

South Korea successfully tests first hypersonic glide vehicle

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A Royal Australian Air Force F 35A Lightning II taxis at RAAF Base Tindal

UPS missed warning email before F-35 stealth parts ended up in China

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Indonesia expects first Chinese J-10 fighter jets around April 2027, reports

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Antonov An 124 of the 566th Military Transport Air Regiment of Russia

Ukraine strikes Russian air base hosting An-124, Il-76 transports

12 hours ago

MBDA Remote Carrier Compact drones are depicted operating alongside a frigate and combat aircraft

MBDA Remote Carrier Compact clears design review despite FCAS fighter split

October 7, 2026

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BUSINESS IN AVIATION

MEBAA Show exhibition floor in Dubai

MEBAA Show 2026 draws global aviation leaders as UAE market expands

October 6, 2026

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Cessna Citation crashes in mountainous area of western Mexico

October 5, 2026

Flexjet Praetor

Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to launch partner Flexjet

September 18, 2026

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ONEflight suspends flights with $150M in customer funds potentially at risk

September 17, 2026

Gulfstream IV Van Nuys Airport

Business jet deals set to near quarter-trillion dollars over the next five years

September 15, 2026

Bombardier Global 8000

Bombardier Global 8000 cleared to land at London City

September 10, 2026

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AVIATION TOP 10s

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July 8, 2026

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Top 10 most advanced attack helicopters in service in 2026

July 2, 2026

Top 10 most widely operated fighter jets in 2025

Top 10: Most widely used fighter jets in 2026

June 26, 2026

Top 10 most expensive fighter jets

Top 10 most expensive fighter jets in 2026

June 24, 2026

Top 10 largest passenger planes

Top 10 biggest passenger planes in the world in 2026

June 18, 2026

Ranked Top 10 worlds fastest fighter jets in 2025

Ranked: Top 10 fastest fighter jets in the world in 2026

June 14, 2026

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TECHNOLOGY

Airplane flying above a snow capped mountain range with clouds and clear blue sky ahead of the peaks

Swiss weather intelligence firm Meteomatics unveils new high-altitude drone

8 hours ago

Two operators in a control room monitor a large digital map showing weather patterns and routes on a central screen one gesturing as they discuss data

Jeppesen ForeFlight introduces AI tools to help airlines manage flight disruptions

October 6, 2026

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Epic E1000 AX wins FAA approval for Garmin Autoland

October 1, 2026

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Vertical Aerospace opens new assembly facility in the UK

September 25, 2026

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Pilatus PC-12 PRO’s Garmin autoland system wins FAA and EASA approval

September 24, 2026

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Heart Aerospace announces new ES-36 with more payload, JSX 100 aircraft order

September 23, 2026

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