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Air China Cargo becomes first Chinese mainland customer for A350F
Air China Cargo has ordered six Airbus A350Fs, becoming the first carrier in the Chinese mainland to select the new-generation widebody freighter as it continues to modernise its global cargo operations. Announcing the deal, Wang Hongyan, vice president of Air China Cargo, said: “The introduction of the A350F to our existing mixed cargo fleet contributes…
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American Airlines 100th Anniversary Retro Jet Takes Flight
Flagship DFW American Airlines 777 retro jet. Photo: Dylan Phelps – Centerline Images The post American Airlines 100th Anniversary Retro Jet Takes Flight appeared first on Avgeekery.
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Fly the Friendly Skies: When United Air Lines Entered the Jet Age
United Air Lines officially entered the jet age on 18 September 1959, when Flight 800—a Douglas DC-8—departed San Francisco for New York at 0830 local time. It would have been the first scheduled DC-8 flight in the world had Delta Air Lines not inaugurated its own DC-8 service from New York to Atlanta that same…
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UK regional carrier Blue Islands ceases operations
UK regional airline Blue Islands has ceased operations ‘with immediate effect’. In a statement, the airline said simply that it was suspending operations and ‘considering its options’. The airline has been operating Channel Island services since 2001. Initially known as ‘Rockhopper’ it changes to Blue Islands in 2006. It’s collapse represents the second of the…
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Jack Harter Helicopters Became A Legendary Name in Hawaii Tourism
Helicopters are often known for short-distance cargo hauls and first responder relief. However, some companies like Jack Harter Helicopters have managed to strike gold by offering tours via helicopter across exotic locations. One such company was Jack Harter Helicopters that served Kauai long before man walked on the moon. Jack Harter realized he could make…
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Gripen E Cleared for Refueling by KC-390 Millenium
The certification, carried out with two Brazilian Air Force Gripen Es, will greatly expand the capabilities of the jet and give an added capability to air forces that operate both aircraft types. Embraer, the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) and Saab announced on Nov. 14, 2025 that they certified the F-39 Gripen…
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Exercise Falcon Strike 2025 Concludes in Italy
For two weeks, Italy hosted 4th and 5th gen assets, joint capabilities, and naval components in a training scenario that reflects today’s operational challenges. The Italian Air Force announced the completion of Exercise Falcon Strike 2025 at Amendola Air Base, home of the 32° Stormo and one of Europe’s main hubs for 5th generation fighter…
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Senator Moody Seeks Inclusion of “Drone Espionage Act” in FY 2026 NDAA
Proposal aims to update federal law to address video-based surveillance of U.S. defense sites Senator Ashley Moody has asked congressional leaders to include her proposed “Drone Espionage Act” in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation, introduced earlier this year and led in the House by Representative Jen Kiggans, is designed to…
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U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units
New awards follow a surge in UAS procurement across the U.S. military The U.S. Air Force has awarded Skydio two initial multi-million dollar contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units. According to the company, “Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership…
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USAF B-1B Lancer Trains with IAF Su-30 and Mirages in Bilateral Exercise
A B-1B took part in a four-day exercise with the Indian Air Force, marking the first return to the country since the participation to the Cope India 2023 exercise. A single U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber participated in a four-day exercise with the Indian Air Force, which the service said ran from Nov. 10…
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