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Typhoon Spotted Loaded With Rocket Pods for the First Time
An RAF Typhoon was pictured at BAE Systems Warton carrying two seven round LAU-131 rocket pods, which can be used to fire APKWS guided munitions against surface and, importantly, air targets. The images, taken by Tech Digital Photography, mark the first time that we’ve seen a Typhoon outfitted with a rocket pod in the flesh.…
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‘Half a dozen’ drone incursions per day at Stansted Airport
Frequent civilian drone incursions are a major problem for UK airports, but fixing the issue is a problem that needs a plan consistent across the nation, according to the Chief Asset and Development Officer for Stansted Airport. Speaking at the Commercial Aviation Summit held at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London this week, Mike Hardaker…
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Wamos Air and Jettainer continue ULD management partnership
Spanish charter airline Wamos Air has renewed its long-term partnership with ULD management specialist Jettainer. The extended contract secures the continued provision of modern cargo containers, ensuring reliable and efficient support for the airline’s operations. At its core is a dedicated fleet tailored to Wamos Air’s requirements, dynamically adjusted to operational needs and managed via…
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Susan Geitzenauer promoted to Azorra COO
Susan Geitzenauer has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of narrowbody lessor Azorra. Previously serving as Senior Vice President – Operations at Azorra, a position she held since December 2024, Geitzenauer will oversee growth of the leasing platform and will build a team to achieve this. READ: Azorra acquires 13 JetBlue Embraer E190s Prior to joining Azorra,…
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SATS prepared to support shifting cargo routes during Middle East disruption
Air cargo handler SATS Ltd says it is closely monitoring the war in the Middle East and the unprecedented airspace closures in several Gulf states that are affecting global air cargo supply chains. In a press release, the Singapore-based ground handling and cargo services provider said that while flight disruptions may temporarily delay some shipments,…
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Qatari F-15QAs Confirmed Behind Shootdown of Iranian Su-24s
CNN says Qatari and U.S. sources confirmed a F-15QA Ababil intercepted the two Iranian Su-24s “two minutes” away from Al Udeid Air Base and Ras Laffan during a low altitude strike run. On Mar. 2, 2026, the Qatari Ministry of Defense has announced that the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) has shot down two Iranian…
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Near Earth Autonomy and Team Fly Uncrewed Logistics Black Hawks
Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth), together with their collaborators Honeywell, Moog, and XP Services, wrapped
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American Airlines donates APU to AIM Chicago for student training
American Airlines has donated an auxiliary power unit (APU) to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Chicago, giving students hands-on access to real aircraft equipment as part of their technical training. The equipment will help prepare the school’s more than 400 students – many of whom aim to become aviation maintenance technicians – to…
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Steer named as new base maintenance manager at Caerdav
Independent UK MRO, Caerdav, has appointed Alan Steer as its new base maintenance manager, tasked with driving improved efficiency across the company’s four lines of maintenance. Steer brings more than 40 years’ experience in the aviation industry to the business, including 20 years at Thomas Cook Aircraft Engineering. Most recently, Steer held a similar base…
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MyDefence Opens U.S. Counter-Drone Production Facility in Oklahoma City
New manufacturing site expands domestic supply of plug-and-play counter-UAS technology for U.S. defense and security partners MyDefence has opened a new counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) production and innovation facility in Oklahoma City, expanding the company’s North American manufacturing footprint. The facility officially opened on February 26. Company leaders say the site will support U.S. defense…