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Iran Might Have Received Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopters
Recently emerged images show a Mi-28NE helicopter in a hangar geolocated in Iran, following reports of multiple Russian Il-76MD cargo aircraft flying into the country. Photos emerged on Jan. 28, 2026, show what has been described as a single Mi-28NE Havoc in an Iranian facility. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) profiles later geo-located the pictures of the…
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Wizz Air rules out scheduled U.S flights
Wizz Air has confirmed that there won’t be scheduled services to the U.S. The actions comes following speculation in some news outlets that the carrier was planning to open some routes. The stories seem to have stemmed from an application made by Wizz Air to operate charter flights to the U.S, presumably using its new…
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TAP Air Cargo launches premium real-time tracking service
TAP Air Cargo has taken a further step in modernising its freight offering with the launch of TAP Secure Track, a premium cargo tracking solution aimed at improving transparency, security and operational oversight across the supply chain. The new service allows customers to monitor shipments in real time while maintaining a detailed digital record of…
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U.S. Navy CNO Warns F/A-XX Must Launch Now to Face Future Air Defense Threats
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle warns F/A-XX must launch now as Iran and other adversaries field advanced air defenses, ending the era of flying with impunity. The U.S. Navy’s next-generation carrier-based fighter, known as F/A-XX, appears to be still stuck in a limbo, almost a year after Boeing was selected to start building…
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Germany Advances Reusable Hypersonic Vehicle Program with Polaris
Polaris will build a two-stage, horizontal take-off and fully reusable hypersonic research vehicle, featuring a linear aerospike rocket engine. German company Polaris Spaceplanes announced on Jan. 27, 2026, that it has received a contract from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to build and flight-test a reusable hypersonic vehicle.…
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SunExpress receives additional 737-8 aircraft
SunExpress, the joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is starting 2026 with the addition of four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. As part of SunExpress’ ongoing fleet modernisation, four aircraft arrived in Antalya in January with the final one arriving today, January 29. Of these, three of the aircraft have already entered into service on…
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Delta Airbus Widebody Order Expands A330 and A350 Fleets
Following its very recent 787 Dreamliner deal, the Delta Airbus widebody order for 31 A330-900 and A350-900 aircraft will support its international growth efforts. Delta Air Lines is continuing to build toward its long-haul future, announcing on Wednesday, 28 January, that it will purchase 31 additional Airbus widebody aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet…
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F-35 Fighters Conduct Training Operations From Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Four Dutch F-35 Lightning II fighters and a tanker operated from the Netherlands’ main international airport, one of Europe’s busiest, during the NATO-led exercise Avatar. Schiphol Airport, located just 9 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam, is one of the busiest airports in Europe. Over the past couple of days, alongside its usual flow of civilian airliners,…
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Boeing Records $565 Million Loss on KC-46 Tanker Program
Boeing reported a new $565M loss on the KC-46 program, while looking to a reprice because of supply chain costs, production support, and ongoing RVS 2.0 upgrades. Boeing has once again reported a significant financial charge on its KC-46A Pegasus tanker program, following the long-running challenges associated with what has become one of the U.S.…
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Aero Engine Services secures finance package to support growth
UK-based independent business advisory firm FRP Corporate Finance has assisted Aero Engine Services to secure a seven-figure finance package to support its next stage of growth. The Welsh aircraft engine specialist provides aftermarket aircraft components and technical consultancy services to the commercial aerospace sector, specialising in the supply of refurbished and repaired engine parts. Its 12-strong…
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