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DHL Aviation names AVS GSA Services as Malaysia GSSA
DHL Aviation has appointed AVS GSA Services, the Malaysian subsidiary of ECS Group, as its national general sales and service agent (GSSA). The appointment strengthens DHL Aviation’s commercial presence in Malaysia, connecting the country to key global destinations via dedicated freighter operations from Kuala Lumpur and Penang to Hong Kong and Singapore, with onward links…
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Aviation associations beg EU to support book and claim
Multiple trade bodies have signed a joint letter to EU commissioners urging the inclusion of Book & Claim and Sustainable Aviation Fuels allowances as part of Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), due to be published this week. The letter, signed by Airlines for Europe, ERA, IATA, ACI Europe and others, asks that the STIP ‘explicitly…
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China Commissions the Fujian, Bringing CATOBAR Capability to PLAN Fleet
China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian (CV-18), during a ceremony on Nov. 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in the PLAN’s carrier aviation development. China officially announced the commissioning of the Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier on Nov. 7, 2025. The event, which took place on Nov. 5, was attended by…
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Isle of Sheppey drone incident and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, State-aircraft (police) drone operations and the accident notification system.
Dear FOI Officer, I am seeking information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and, where
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Shield AI Choses F110-GE-129 Turbofan Engine for X-BAT VTOL Unmanned Fighter
The F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofan will be equipped with the Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle to provide thrust vectoring during VTOL operations and flight. Shield AI announced on Nov. 5, 2025 it has selected GE Aerospace’s F110-GE-129 engine as the powerplant for its X-BAT AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered VTOL (Vertical Take-Off Landing) fighter. Additionally, Shield AI says the…
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NPCC Challenged on Police Drone ‘State-Aircraft’ Status, BVLOS Trials, and ‘Just Culture’ Policy
Dear NPCC UAS Lead, Following recent reporting of a police-operated UAS incident (serious injury to
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FAA Flight Cuts Could Begin Friday at 40 Major Airports Amid Government Shutdown
FAA flight cuts to reduce capacity across 40 key airports could come as soon as Friday, marking the first preemptive capacity cut of its kind. Officials say the move is necessary to maintain safety amid controller shortages intensified by the ongoing government shutdown. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation…
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RAF Red Arrows Introduce New Pilots for 2026 Season
2026 will see two new display pilots join the RAF Red Arrows to replace those who have completed their tour with the team, while 2024’s Red 6 returns to the squadron as Red 10. Two brand new pilots will join the Red Arrows beginning with next year’s display season, while one of the team’s most…
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Blue Angels’ “Fat Albert” to Undergo Center Wing Box Replacement in the UK
The Blue Angels’ C-130J will return once again to Marshall Aerospace in the UK to have its center wing box replaced, adding decades to its lifespan. Marshall Aerospace has announced that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ C-130J, better known as “Fat Albert,” will return once again to the company’s Cambridge, UK, facilities for maintenance. Specifically,…
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Lincoln-based Eagle Eye Innovations Achieves Landmark Accreditation, Leading the UK in Remote Pilot Competency
Eagle Eye Innovations (EEI) has proudly become the first organisation in the UK to be
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