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China’s J-16D EW Jet Seen Flying with PL-15 Missiles Possibly for the First Time
The J-16D has made possibly its first appearance in flight with PL-15 missiles, after being previously shown with air-to-air weapons only in static displays at airshows. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) J-16D electronic warfare (EW) aircraft was spotted flying with two PL-15 air-to-air missiles (AAM) for possibly the first time in unofficial images…
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U.S. F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After Allegedly Being Hit by Iranian Fire – Reports
CENTCOM says a U.S. F-35 made an emergency landing at a U.S. air base in the Middle East after it “was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire,” according to sources quoted by CNN. A U.S. F-35 Lightning II fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a U.S. air base…
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Everdrone raises SEK 36 million – enters commercial phase for drone services in emergency healthcare
Everdrone currently operates the world’s first operational drone service integrated into the emergency response chain
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uAvionix Introduces New ping978EC ADS-B Transceiver Enabling UK BVLOS UAS Operators to Meet Latest CAA Electronic Conspicuity Regulations
uAvionix, a leader in aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance data solutions, is excited to announce
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Jankauskas appointed new CEO of FL Technics Wheels and Brakes
FL Technics Wheels and Brakes has appointed Vytautas Jankauskas as its new chief executive. The company said the appointment reinforces its commitment to operational excellence and long-term expansion across Europe. Jankauskas brings extensive international leadership experience to the role, having most recently served as chief executive of BAA Training Vietnam, where he led organisational growth…
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AFI KLM E&M extends A350 APU support deal with Air Mauritius
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Mauritius have announced a multi-year extension to their APU full pool and repair component support agreement covering the flag carrier’s Airbus A350 fleet. Ravindranath Ramroop, head of technical services of Air Mauritius, said: “AFI KLM E&M has been a trusted partner for so many…
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Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity receives first aircraft
Chingis Airlines Unity in Mongolia has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a leased ATR 72-600. The airline was established to improve regional connectivity across the vast geographical expanse of Mongolia where the population density is often thin and remote. In addition, it will use the ATR’s gravel kit to operate into unpaved runways, particularly…
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UATP Airline Distribution: Payment flexibility equals more revenue and reduced costs
Airlines that offer a range of payments are not only able to increase revenue from ancillary sales but also reduce costs, a panel of experts told delegates at last week’s UATP Airline Distribution conference. Virgin Atlantic senior manager of payments for Virgin Atlantic, Keli Sanderman, said while it can be “expensive and cumbersome” to add…
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Japan’s “Platypus” EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Flies for the First Time
Japan has started the flight testing of the EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, whose unusual shape has attracted widespread interest among aviation enthusiasts. Japan’s EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft has finally conducted its first flight on Mar. 17, 2026, after its unusual appearance – due to the fairings for the specialized equipment – caught widespread interest among…
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GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator Used for the First Time in Combat
CENTCOM says multiple 5,000 lb GBU-72/B Advanced 5K Penetrator munitions were used on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz. It appears that the U.S. has employed for the first time in combat the new GBU-72/B Advanced 5K Penetrator munition, the 5,000 lb bunker buster weapon designed to replace the…
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