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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > us-air-force-a10-warthogs-middle-east

US Air Force dispatches extra A-10 Warthogs for Operation Epic Fury

9+ hour, 25+ min ago  (648+ words) The US Air Force is ferrying more Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt IIs (aka Warhogs) to the Middle East. Around a dozen A-10s were already in the Middle East and have been participating in Operation Epic Fury.After the FY 2026 budget, a minimum…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > nasa-x-59-quesst-flight-testing-update

NASA charts new milestones as X-59 returns to flight testing

7+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1245+ words) While the second flight of NASA's experimental X-59 low-boom technology demonstrator was cut short by a vehicle system warning light on 20 March, the prospective issue proved to be a false positive, allowing the jet to quickly resume flight envelope expansion activities…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > air-france-klm-tap-portugal-offer

Air France-KLM becomes the first to make an offer for TAP Portugal

7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (633+ words) Air France-KLM has become the first of the big three European airline groups to submit a non-binding offer for a stake in TAP Air Portugal." The Franco-Dutch group said TAP was a "natural fit" with Lisbon acting as a "unique…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > us-ea-37b-compass-call-electronic-warfare-aircraft-middle-east

US deploys EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare jet to Middle East

8+ hour, 9+ min ago  (517+ words) CENTCOM has confirmed that the US Air Force's specialised electronic warfare jet, the EA-37B Compass Call, has been operationally deployed for the first time. The aircraft, based on the Gulfstream G550 business jet, was spotted at RAF Mildenhall earlier this week,…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > worlds-most-valuable-airline-loyalty-programmes-2026

World's most valuable airline loyalty programmes ranked for 2026

10+ hour, 4+ min ago  (909+ words) A new global ranking from loyalty consultancy On Point Loyalty places Delta's SkyMiles as the world's most valuable frequent flyer scheme, as the industry's loyalty programmes continue their transformation from marketing tools into standalone financial assets. Airline loyalty programmes have…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > indian-air-force-vayu-baan-helicopter-launched-drone

Indian Air Force explores helicopter-launched drones with Vayu Baan

8+ hour, 57+ min ago  (707+ words) The Indian Air Force (IAF) is moving to develop a new class of helicopter-launched drones under a programme known as "Vayu Baan, aimed at giving its rotary-wing fleet the ability to detect and strike targets from a safer distance. In…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > iberia-trials-recaro-sustainable-economy-seat-a320neo

Iberia trials RECARO seats made with recycled fishing nets

11+ hour, 29+ min ago  (546+ words) Spanish flag carrier Iberia will trial new sustainable aircraft seating developed by RECARO Aircraft Seating, which combines recycled materials and natural design elements, in the cabin of one of its narrowbodies. As part of a six-month trial to be conducted…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > royal-jordanian-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-airbus-a321neo-double-delivery

Double delivery: Royal Jordanian gets 1st Boeing 787-9 & Airbus A321neo

10+ hour, 45+ min ago  (645+ words) Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of both its first Boeing 787-9 and its first Airbus A321neo within a single 24-hour period, a rare double arrival from both of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. While the airline already operates both the 787 and A320neo family…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > nt-43a-artemis-ii-launch

Secretive RAT55 aircraft watches Artemis II mission

12+ hour, 17+ min ago  (536+ words) The Artemis II lunar space mission finally launched yesterday, and the astronauts have now begun their nine-and-a-half-day-long trip around the moon. As part of the launch, the US Air Force Materiel Command deployed its highly secretive NT-43A aircraft based on…...

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aerospaceglobalnews.com > news > acsa-south-africa-airports-angola-partnership

ACSA strengthens African footprint with Angola airports partnership

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (334+ words) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has signed a strategic partnership with Angola's Sociedad Gestora de Aeroportos, S.A. of Angola (SGA). The agreement marks a significant step toward building a more connected regional aviation network and boosting the passenger experience. The two…...