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People News: Nils Heuer promoted at Deutsche Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Nils Heuer as Director of Global Sales. In his new role, Mr. Huer will lead the global sales operation for both civil aviation and the multi-role/special mission segment. Over the past three years, Mr. Huer has served as Director Sales for the D328eco, contributing to the establishment of Deutsche Aircraft in…
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Air Astana Group places large order for new A320neo family aircraft
Air Astana Group has signed a firm order with Airbus for 25 A320neo family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft which will be deployed across both Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan as part of the group’s overall fleet expansion and renewal…
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Syensqo wins material solutions agreement with Boeing
Science company Syensqo has been awarded a new multi-year contract by Boeing to continue providing advanced material solutions supporting Boeing commercial and defence programmes. The agreement covers a range of applications including primary and secondary structures, interiors, and surfacing. As Syensqo’s largest end market, representing approximately 20% of its net sales, the aerospace end market…
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Grubhub and Dexa Launch New Jersey’s First Drone-Powered Food Delivery Program
Three-month pilot at Wonder’s Green Brook location will test drone delivery for local diners Grubhub has announced a new drone delivery test program in partnership with Dexa. The initiative will serve customers ordering from Wonder’s Green Brook, New Jersey location. The program marks the first time commercial drone technology will be used for food delivery…
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IATA announces new AI initiatives to support air cargo operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced three new initiatives focused around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s global head of cargo, said: “The scope for AI to accelerate air cargo’s digital transformation is enormous.” The first…
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Russian Il-20M Spy Plane Intercepted Two Days in a Row by Norway
A Russian Il-20M surveillance aircraft was intercepted two days in a row by Norwegian F-35s in international airspace around the country while NATO’s Exercise Cold Response is ongoing. The Norwegian Armed Forces announced that the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s (RNoAF) F-35A Lightning IIs intercepted a Russian Il-20M “Coot” surveillance aircraft operating in international airspace around…
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Air India selects HAECO for Shanghai line maintenance
Engineering and maintenance provider, HAECO, has signed a new three-year agreement with Air India to provide line maintenance support for the carrier’s widebody fleet at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Under the contract, HAECO will support Air India’s Boeing 777s, 787s and Airbus A350s at the Chinese gateway through 2029. The latest deal strengthens an…
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Serbian MiG-29 Now Flying with Chinese CM-400 Missiles
An upgraded Serbian MiG-29 was recently photographed with Chinese CM-400 supersonic standoff missiles. Images appeared on Mar. 10, 2026, on social media showing a Serbian Air Force and Air Defense (Ratno vazduhoplovstvo i protivvazduhoplovna odbrana Vojske Srbije) MiG-29SM Fulcrum carrying two Chinese CM-400 Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM). The weapon, previously known to be used only…
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Quantum Systems, Daimler Truck Launch MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit
Quantum Systems used LogNet 2026 in Koblenz to debut its MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit and formalize a new logistics autonomy partnership with Daimler Truck. The collaboration aims to integrate unmanned ground systems and unmanned aerial systems into a single operational ecosystem for military logistics. MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit for unmanned logistics The MOSAIC Ground Autonomy…
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USAF Seeks Rapid Acquisition of SiAW-Equivalent Missile
The U.S. Air Force is seeking companies that can offer a weapon with similar or improved capabilities compared to the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW). The U.S. Air Force is now scouring the market for potential sources who can supply a missile system equivalent to the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) in a new Mar. 4, 2026…
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