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Hong Kong probe finds Cathay Airbus defect could cause 'extensive' damage
Sep 19, 2024 (AFP)
Hong Kong-based Cathay briefly grounded its fleet of A350s for inspections and repairs after a Zurich-bound plane was forced to turn around and head back to the...
NORAD says it continues to track more Russian military planes near Alaska's air space
Sep 16, 2024 (UPI)
On Sunday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, revealed that it had intercepted two Russian IL-38 military aircrafts flying in international...
China's MA60 Remote Sensing Aircraft enhances scientific research capabilities
Sep 15, 2024 (SPX)
According to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the aircraft represents a major advancement in large and medium-sized remote sensing technology,...
Two killed in military plane crash in Bulgaria
Sep 13, 2024 (AFP)
The L-39ZA jet -- which had been modernised to NATO standards in 2022 -- burst into flames after crashing into a wooded area near the military base. "Two pilots...
Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country
Sep 13, 2024 (AFP)
From Thursday morning to afternoon, the Russian Tu-142 aircraft flew from the sea between Japan and South Korea towards the southern Okinawa region, according t...
Taiwan grounds Mirage fighters for safety checks after night crash
Sep 11, 2024 (AFP)
Under the administration of new President Lai Ching-te, Taiwan revamped training for its armed forces to include more nighttime drills and exercises as the demo...
Boeing August MAX deliveries to China highest since 2018
Sep 10, 2024 (AFP)
China's was the final major government to clear the MAX to resume service after a grounding of more than a year-and-a-half when the plane was taken out of servi...
UK says started 'termination of all direct air services' to Iran
Sep 10, 2024 (AFP)
London said it was acting alongside international partners to "cancel its bilateral air services arrangements with Iran", which would "restrict Iran Air's abili...
EU orders Airbus A350 inspections after Cathay engine fire
Sep 06, 2024 (AFP)
Rolls-Royce, which makes the engines on Cathay's A350s, confirmed it was launching "a one-time precautionary engine inspection programme" and was "working very ...
UK navy personnel dead after helicopter crash in Channel
Sep 05, 2024 (AFP)
"It is with great sadness that we must report a member of the Royal Navy has died following a training incident last night," the navy said in a statement. "Our ...
Iraq agrees deal to buy 14 Airbus military helicopters
Sep 05, 2024 (AFP)
Defence Minister Thabet al-Abbassi attended the signing ceremony for the deal in Baghdad alongside the French ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel, and a represent...
Cathay flights to resume fully by Saturday after A350 repairs
Sep 04, 2024 (AFP)
Hong Kong-based Cathay, one of the largest operators of the A350 jetliner, grounded 48 planes for checks on Monday after a Zurich-bound flight had to return to ...
Zelensky dismisses Ukraine air force commander after F-16 crash
Aug 30, 2024 (AFP)
In a video message Zelensky said he had "decided to replace the commander of the air force" to strengthen Ukraine's military leadership. His office earlier publ...
Fighter jet deal at centre of Macron's Serbia trip
Aug 29, 2024 (AFP)
The Rafale fighter jet deal is looming large over the French leader's two-day visit, after Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic told AFP that he hoped to seal th...
Top Ukrainian military pilot dies after U.S.-made cfighter jet crashes
Aug 29, 2024 (UPI)
Pilot Oleksiy Mes, known by his piloting call sign "Moonfish," was killed in the crash while "repelling the biggest ever aerial attack" by Russia against Ukrain...
Ukraine says US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing pilot
Aug 29, 2024 (AFP)
The announcement marks the first reported destruction of an F-16 in Ukraine, just weeks after Kyiv began taking delivery of the supersonic aircraft. "F-16 fight...
Flights resume after outage paralyses Dutch airport, services
Aug 28, 2024 (AFP)
Planes were grounded for hours at the southeastern regional airport which normally takes passengers to 30 international destinations. Earlier passengers were ta...
Outage paralyses Dutch airport, services
Aug 28, 2024 (AFP)
Planes were grounded at Eindhoven Airport in the southeast of the country, which normally takes passengers to 30 international destinations. "Due to a network d...
Thai air force favours Swedish Gripen fighter jets over F-16s
Aug 28, 2024 (AFP)
A procurement committee weighed the choice for 10 months before deciding the JAS 39 Gripen E/F was the most suitable, the Royal Thai Air Force said in a stateme...
China says 'no intention' of violating foreign airspace after Japan claim
Aug 27, 2024 (AFP)
Japan condemned Monday's incursion as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty, saying Beijing was becoming "increasingly active". Washington's closest ally in ...
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