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Who Knew What and When? Unravelling the Newmarket F15 Mystery
Ian Hudson Since November I’ve been in regular contact with BBC East, as I was
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AV’s Wildcat Reaches Key Milestones in DARPA’s ANCILLARY Program’s EVADE Demonstration
Full-scale platform transitions to forward flight, accelerates mission system integration, and pushes the boundaries of
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BUG: The Sovereign Nano Drone Redefined
Introducing BUG, the UK’s first and only sovereign sub-250g drone — designed, built, and proven
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It’s Friday, nobody is looking, USAF F15 and police helicopter nearly collide over Newmarket
A truly excellent job of nibbling away at facts has led I believe to the
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Discovery flight ends in crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-around.
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Denmark Deploys F-16s to Greenland
As part of the increased Danish military presence in Greenland, RDAF F-16s deployed to Kangerlussuaq on the island’s west coast and visited Pituffik Space base. Two Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) F-16AMs made a short two-hour visit to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base on Jun. 25, 2025, to meet the U.S. Space Force’s personnel there and…
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Firefly signs up StandardAero for PW127M engine MRO
Aerospace engine aftermarket services firm, StandardAero, has been selected by Firefly to provide comprehensive maintenance services for its Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW127M engines. The multi-year agreement will support the Malaysian regional and a low-cost carrier’s ATR 72-500 fleet, ensuring continued reliability and performance. StandardAero will deliver support from its centres of excellence in…
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Vietnam Airlines unveils cargo airline plans as freight surges
Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to launch a standalone cargo airline in 2026, following a surge in international freight demand. The airline’s chief executive Le Hong Ha revealed the move at the airline’s annual shareholder meeting on 25 June 2025. In Q2 2025, cargo made up 65% of the carrier’s revenue, helping it post a…
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IAG rolls out AI system to streamline engine maintenance
International Airlines Group (IAG) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Engine Optimisation System designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its fleet maintenance. Developed in-house at the company’s AI Lab, the system is aimed at helping engineering and maintenance teams across IAG’s airlines make smarter decisions about when and how to service aircraft…
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DoorDash and Flytrex Launch Drone Delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth
Following a successful pilot, partnership offers all-day drone delivery and industry-leading carrying capacity DALLAS —
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