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flydubai expands with seven aircraft deliveries
UAE-based LCC flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the end of the year. These additions form an part of the airline’s growth plans, enabling the continued expansion of its network, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing…
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My Freighter launches Shanghai–Tashkent–Amsterdam cargo service
Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, My Freighter, in partnership with cargo sales agent Air Cargo APAC, has begun operating a new scheduled service connecting Shanghai, Tashkent, and Amsterdam. The twice-weekly Boeing 767-300F flights mark My Freighter’s entry into scheduled cargo operations, with a total transit time of just 17 hours. The routing is designed to link China’s…
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F-15D Backseater Accidentally Ejects After Landing
A video surfaced online shows the immediate aftermath of the ejection, which followed the landing from incentive flight. An unusual incident at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, saw the backseat passenger of an F-15D Eagle ejecting from the aircraft while on the ground. The aircraft, assigned to the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s…
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Comment: Ushering in a new era of conversational passenger communications
Nicholas Key, chief executive of 15below, explains how AI can help low cost and regional airlines create efficiencies and more connected passenger journeys Air travel presents one of the most complex communication environments of any industry. Passengers navigate multiple touchpoints – booking platforms, airline apps, airport announcements, baggage claim notices – often with little consistency…
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Antigravity A1 Introduces 8K 360 Capture to the Skies
New drone offers immersive aerial storytelling with intuitive controls and lightweight design Antigravity A1: A New Way to Experience Drone Flight Antigravity, a consumer drone brand developed by Insta360 and partners, has announced the launch of its first product: the Antigravity A1. The company says it is the world’s first drone to feature 8K 360-degree…
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Magnets cause complete AHRS failure
Hoping the FAA can inform the public of failures caused by speakers and other common magnets near vital components and computers in modern aircraft. Outcome would have been completely different if the situation would have occurred in IMC conditions.
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Manned–Unmanned Teaming in Modern Helicopter Surveillance Operations
Eric Freeman, Founder and CEO of Alpha Unmanned Systems The operational landscape confronting modern armed
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Pilot freezes when plane hit by downdraft
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
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Cornwell promoted to head of EMEA sales at American Airlines Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has promoted long-serving cargo leader, Andy Cornwell, to the role of head of cargo sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Recognised throughout the air-cargo industry, Cornwell is widely respected for his passionate advocacy of the merits of freight-side aviation. Throughout Cornwell’s 35-year career with American Airlines, he has held various…
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DHL Express and Cathay Group launch SAF partnership in Asia
DHL Express and the Cathay Group have signed a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement aimed at accelerating SAF adoption and production in Asia’s air cargo sector. Under the deal, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 tonnes of SAF for international flights operated by its subsidiary, Air Hong Kong, from Seoul Incheon, Tokyo Narita…
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