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Thailand Confirms Gripen E/F Selection As Future Fighter
Saab has confirmed the Royal Thai Air Force’s choice of the Gripen E/F to replace the force’s F-16s, and the formal procurement process can now begin. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced its preference in August 2024 to acquire Saab’s next generation Gripen, beating out a Lockheed Martin proposal offering Block 70/72 F-16 Fighting…
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Descartes cargo.one integration enhances TMS user experience for freight forwarders
Users of the leading Descartes transport management system (TMS) can now quote and book air cargo thanks to a tie-up with the cargo.one digital platform. The Descartes’ TMS now includes cargo.one’s Air Freight Integration Module, allowing freight forwarders to search, compare, quote and book capacity with directly in the TMS. Air freight booking details are…
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Etihad Cargo to introduce ‘SmartTrack’ tracking labels
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched SmartTrack, a premium service that gives customers real-time access to shipment location and condition data, increasing transparency in global air freight. Unveiled at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, SmartTrack positions Etihad Cargo as the first carrier globally to implement this type of…
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Etihad Airways and China’s SF Airlines agree deal to integrate airfreight services
Chinese dedicated air cargo carrier SF Airlines and Etihad Airways have completed a deal to form a Joint Business Agreement (JBA). The carriers said the partnership will enhance their cargo operations, expand network capacity and offer customers greater flexibility and service options. The agreement was signed at last week’s Air Cargo Europe event in Munich…
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Improperly torqued magneto hardware fatal for pilot
Probable Cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque and inspect the magneto hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
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UK Strategic Defence Review: Key Points from an Initial Reading
The 144-page SDR falls short of detailing a comprehensive future order of battle, but does offer 62 recommendations which ministers say will be accepted in full. The long awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR) has been published by the UK Government. The 144-page SDR falls short of detailing a comprehensive future order of battle, but does…
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America First — Especially in the Air
Why the U.S. Needs Autonomous Drone Platforms Without a Made-in-China Label. At Dolunts® Drones, we’re
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DIU Seeking Recognized Assessors to Support Blue UAS NDAA Compliance Certification
As part of the evolution of Blue UAS announced on May 16, 2025, the Defense Innovation
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Cowabunga! This Fascinating Simpsons Airline Livery Turned Heads in 1995
Unique liveries and designs have sprung up over the years, but none were as in-your-face as The Simpsons airline livery from 1995. While the iconic Matt Groening show is still on the air today, it was viewed by up to 9 million households around this time. Which airline got to feature this famous family? Not…
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DTX Group launched to offer nose-to-tail narrowbody services
A new name in nose-to-tail support for narrowbody aircraft has been launched. DTX Group will cater for narrowbody planes, and it will also have widebody capabilities in base maintenance, landing gears and some components. As the company develops it plans to expand into the PMA (Manufacturing Space) and aircraft teardowns. The company projects that it…
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