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China’s Y-20 Tanker Intercepted while Refueling J-16 Fighters Near Taiwan
Between May 24 and 26, China flew nearly 60 military aircraft, helicopters and drones in Taiwan’s ADIZ, including a Y-20 tanker which refueled J-16 fighters. A People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) YY-20A/YU-20A aerial refueller was among the 21 aircraft Taiwan’s Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) tracked and intercepted on May 25, 2026. The…
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SMBC Aviation Capital reports growth following Sumisho acquisition
Dublin-based SMBC Aviation Capital has expanded its global platform following the completion of its acquisition of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation, a transaction finalised after the close of its financial year to March 31, 2026. The combined entity comprises approximately 1,700 owned, managed and committed aircraft, with total assets of around $89 billion and a customer…
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Menzies adopts TaxiBot in live easyJet ramp ops at Schipol
Menzies Aviation is integrating TaxiBot electric taxiing technology into live ramp operations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), expanding an easyJet deployment to three additional Airbus A320neo aircraft following a successful trial earlier this year, with the system projected to save 95kg of fuel and reduce CO₂ output by 299kg per flight. TaxiBot electric taxiing replaces…
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U.S. Launches “Defensive Strikes” in Iran Targeting Mine-Laying Boats and SAM Sites
The U.S. conducted new strikes in Iran, targeting two IRGC boats laying mines and a surface-to-air missile site, with CENTCOM describing the strikes as self-defense. The U.S. military has launched new strikes on Iran on May 25, 2026, in what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has described as self-defense. According to the statements, the targets…
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Emirates completes refit of two-class A380
An A380 aircraft has been refitted with Emirates’ new interior as part of the airline’s modernisation programme for the aircraft type. The refurbished aircraft (A6-EUX) is the first of 15 A380s that the airline will refurbish from two to three class, converting the cabin to accommodate premium economy in addition to standard economy and business…
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Austrian Airlines signs ad space sales deal with Spafax
Austrian Airlines has made an agreement with aviation media agency Spafax to develop and commercialise the airline’s inflight and lounge media offering. The collaboration brings Austrian’s international network and passenger base together with the agency’s media expertise and advertiser relationships, opening the flag carrier to new international brand partners. READ: New tunes for Spafax in streaming…
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Loganair signs 15-year SAF offtake agreement
Loganair has signed a 15-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight to secure future fuel supply and mitigate compliance costs under the UK government SAF mandate, with fuel deliveries scheduled to commence by 2029. The agreement addresses long-term fuel price volatility and regulatory hedging exposure for the regional carrier. Under the…
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Saudia introduces A321XLR
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier has brought the first of an order of 15 A321XLR aircraft in to service. Saudia placed the order in 2019, and has become the first Middle-Eastern carrier to fly the type. READ: Saudia ranks first globally in departure OTP for 2024 The aircraft features a premium, low-density configuration with 24 full flat…
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First Polish F-35s Arrive at Łask Airbase
The first three F-35s arrived in Poland at Łask Airbase after a delivery flight from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth production plant. The Polish Air Force has taken delivery of its first three F-35A Lightning II fighters on national soil. The aircraft landed at Łask Airbase on May 22, 2026, at the end of the delivery…
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Building Agricultural UAV Spraying Before There Was a Playbook
Before large payloads, RTK positioning, and automated terrain following became mainstream, using drones for commercial crop spraying was met with widespread skepticism. This is the story of the early days of Western agricultural UAV industry—a time when there was no operational playbook, no proven workflows, and a critical need to bridge the gap between emerging…