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American Drone Network and BRANDT Partner to Advance Agricultural Drone Spraying
Collaboration focuses on improving application efficiency, product performance, and pilot training American Drone Network (ADN) has announced a new partnership with BRANDT to support agricultural drone operations. The agreement focuses on improving how crop inputs perform when applied by drones. It also aims to help pilots work more efficiently in the field. The companies will…
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DARPA’s X-65 Active Flow Control Demonstrator is Taking Shape
Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA are continuing the assembly of the X-65 CRANE demonstrator, targeting a first flight by 2027. Aurora Flight Sciences’ (AFS) latest X-Plane, now designated the X-65, is taking its final shape. The company unveiled the fuselage of the unmanned demonstrator, which uses Active Flow Control (AFC) in place of conventional control…
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Iranian Media Posts Debris From USAF F-15E Claimed to Have Been Downed Earlier Today
Although Iranian media claimed an F-35 has been shot down, images from the crash site clearly show debris belonging to an F-15E Strike Eagle. On Apr. 3, 2026, Iranian media reported that the IRGC (Islamic Republic Guard Corps) shot down an American jet. According to the spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbia…
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Alton Aviation Consultancy promotes Serrao to senior associate
Alton Aviation Consultancy has announced the promotion of Dion Serrao to senior associate. Serrao joined the company in 2024 and has since contributed to several high-profile strategy and due diligence engagements for airlines, airports, MRO’s, government entities, and financial institutional investors. In a post on social media, Alton Aviation Consultancy said: “Dion played a key…
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NAS Nairobi scales up with new office
Cargo fleet operator and services provider Network Airline Services (NAS) in Nairobi has recently moved into a brand-new, expanded office space, situated in the heart of the city’s busy airport district, and marking a significant milestone for the company’s regional operations. NAS said this relocation to the KQ Cargo Centre Building reflects NAS NBO’s ongoing…
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ACC Aviation appoints Burt as cargo SVP
Aircraft lessor ACC Aviation has appointed Jack Burt as senior vice president of cargo, as the group accelerates the expansion of its global cargo charter offering and introduces enhanced cargo transportation capabilities worldwide. Burt brings more than 18 years of experience in the international air cargo sector, having previously held senior positions at multiple leading…
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DroneShield Opens European Headquarters in Amsterdam Amid Growing Counter-Drone Demand
DroneShield has officially opened its new European headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The move strengthens the counter-drone company’s operational presence across EU and NATO-aligned markets. DroneShield European Headquarters Supports Fastest-Growing Region Europe was DroneShield’s best-performing market in 2025. The region generated $98 million in revenue, accounting for 45 percent of total company revenue. As of…
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CENTCOM Confirms EA-37B Compass Call Deployed as Part of Op. Epic Fury
CENTCOM has added the EA-37B electronic warfare aircraft to the list of the assets employed as part of the latest update regarding Operation Epic Fury. Following the arrival of two EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft have arrived at RAF Mildenhall, UK, on Mar. 31, 2026, the U.S. Central Command has now confirmed that the assets…
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New Photos Provide Clearest View Yet of Secretive NT-43A RAT55’s Dorsal Turret and Enclosure
The deployment of the one-of-a-kind 737 to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to support the Artemis II launch, provided aircraft spotters and photographers with an unprecedented opportunity for a closer look at the NT-43A “RAT 55” and its dorsal EO/IR turret. As we reported in detail yesterday, the highly-modified Boeing 737-200, the U.S. Air Force…
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dnata integrates Italian ground handling business following strategic acquisition
Global air and travel service provider dnata has completed the integration of its Italian ground handling business into its global organisation, with all activities now operating under the dnata brand. This milestone follows dnata’s full acquisition of its Italian ground services subsidiary, previously operating as Airport Handling, after progressively increasing its shareholding in recent years.…
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