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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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43 Years Later, the Boeing 757 is Still a Powerhouse in the Skies
The Boeing 757 is still flying after 43 years of service. It is clearly an older design and faces competition from other manufacturers with newer aircraft. However, the 757 has some design features that still make it a capable performer with definite advantages over more modern passenger jets. The Boeing 757 is Still Flying After…
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Ukraine Executes ‘Longest Range Operation’ Striking Russian Air Bases with FPV Drones
After one and a half years of preparation, Ukrainian personnel hiding deep inside Russia conducted an unprecedented attack with 117 drones which destroyed multiple bombers. The Security Service of Ukraine conducted an unprecedented attack with First Person View (FPV) drones against air bases deep inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defined this the “most long-range…
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Thai Airways signs for 32 Recaro economy seat shipsets
Thai Airways has selected the R3 long-range economy seat from Recaro for it’s A321neo fleet. The seats will be fitted to the airline’s upcoming delivery of 32 aircraft, with the first shipset delivery scheduled in Q4 of 2025. The new seats will feature a purple design with an intricate stitching pattern inspired by elements of…
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Cathay Dining increases food recycling capacity with warewash system
Flight kitchen Cathay Dining has announced the launch of a newly redesigned warewash system, becoming the first airline caterer in Hong Kong to support the recycling of inbound food waste. With the introduction of the new inbound food waste collection and recycling facility, the Cathay Group subsidiary previously known as Cathay Pacific Catering services,…
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Take flight at Camp CAVU
Registrations are now being accepted for Camp CAVU, an immersive five-day aviation camp designed for youth ages 14 to 18, offers aspiring aviators the opportunity to explore the world of flight through a hands-on, educational experience.
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