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NewsFAA proposes requiring airlines inspect 787s for fatigue caused by ‘shim gaps’
The US regulator has issued a proposed airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 787s for fatigue cracks stemming from manufacturing errors involving oversized gaps between structural components, the latest action addressing quality issues at Boeing.
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NewsUS Air Force KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq killing all aboard
A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 tanker has crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with US Central Command confirming the incident was not caused by hostile action or friendly fire.
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NewsBoeing slows 737 Max deliveries for wiring rework
Boeing is temporarily slowing 737 Max deliveries to address a wiring issue requiring rework on produced, but not yet delivered aircraft, though the manufacturer maintains that its production rates and year-end delivery target remains unchanged.
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In depthCritical shortage or endless supply? Munitions availability in the Iran war
US defence officials have declared stockpiles of precision munitions sufficient for sustained operations against Iran, contradicting years of warnings from military officers and industry executives about the imbalance between production capacity and battlefield demand.
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NewsFiring of NTSB member Todd Inman comes amid battle in Washington over ADS-B
The unusual firing comes as Congress debates aviation safety legislation responding to the deadly January 2025 midair collision in Washington, DC.
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NewsA320neo crew sought to save time with intersection departure before aborted taxiway take-off
Belgian investigators have disclosed that an SAS Airbus A320neo had accelerated to 127kt before aborting take-off from Brussels after its crew realised the aircraft was on a short taxiway. Bound for Copenhagen at night on 5 February, the flight was running late – around 90min behind schedule – and as ...
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NewsFatal Challenger take-off crash probe highlights short anti-icing holdover time
US investigators have highlighted relatively short anti-icing holdover times in their inquiry into a fatal Bombardier Challenger 650 take-off accident at Bangor. The jet underwent de-icing and anti-icing treatment prior to the 25 January night-time departure, the National Transportation Safety Board confirms in preliminary findings. None of the six occupants ...
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NewsUS air campaign shifts to gravity bombs as Pentagon officials downplay munition concerns
The Pentagon says it will transition from expensive long-range missiles to GPS-guided gravity bombs as its air campaign against Iran intensifies, though senior officials insist munitions stockpiles remain strong despite heavy use of precision weapons.
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NewsRTX pitches technology ecosystem for US air traffic control overhaul
Collins Aerospace parent RTX is positioning itself to capture a significant share of the US government’s $12.5 billion air traffic control modernisation effort, offering an integrated technology platform that combines radar, avionics intelligence and automation systems. The company has already secured a $438 million contract to replace 612 radar systems.
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AnalysisIran drones, missiles could test rivals’ magazine depth
Iran may be absorbing heavy strikes, but its drone and missile launches are targeting a vulnerability that airpower alone cannot fix: the magazine depths of the adversaries ranged against it.
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AnalysisChinese intelligence company tracking US military assets during Iran operations
Shanghai-based MizarVision has been publicly posting satellite imagery of American military movements throughout Operation Epic Fury, including locations of F-22 fighters, command and control aircraft, and aircraft carrier strike groups – with some sites subsequently targeted by Iranian retaliation.
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Airline BusinessWhat might new Middle East war mean for global airline industry?
While countries in the Middle East region are well-versed in handling regional conflicts, the latest escalation of tensions is on a scale that has not been seen for some time.
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In depthRolls-Royce teases UltraFan 30 features as demonstrator heads for design freeze
Rolls-Royce has shown off a full-scale mock-up of its proposed UltraFan 30 engine aimed at next-generation narrowbody aircraft, featuring characteristics including a short inlet and ripple-edged outlet guide vanes.
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NewsMiddle East flight cancellations surge amid regional conflict
More than 2,000 flights to the Middle East were cancelled on 1 March – half of all scheduled services – as airspace closures stemming from conflict between Israel, Iran and the USA entered a third day, with major carriers including Emirates and Qatar Airways suspending operations.
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NewsUS deploys Iranian-derived strike drones in Operation Epic Fury
The US military has deployed low-cost strike drones based on Iran’s Shahed-136 design for the first time, using the reverse-engineered weapons against Iranian military infrastructure in coordinated operations with Israel that have effectively paralysed commercial aviation in the Gulf region.
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NewsUS begins airstrikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates with attacks on Bahrain, Qatar and UAE
The Trump Administration commenced offensive operations against Iran on 28 February, following a multi-week military build-up that has positioned more than 90 carrier-based strike fighters, 110 additional combat aircraft and two carrier strike groups in the Middle East.
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NewsUSA’s latest ADS-B legislation faces new opposition – from the NTSB
The US National Transportation Safety Board has declined to support proposed aviation safety legislation, arguing the ALERT Act fails to fully address recommendations from its investigation into the January 2025 fatal midair collision near Washington Reagan National airport.
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In depthNew F-22 fuel tanks offer more range without compromising stealth or flight performance
Lockheed Martin has begun producing new F-22 external fuel tanks that it says extend the air superiority fighter’s range but do not hinder its stealth characteristics and aerodynamic performance.
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In depthUS E-7 Wedgetail prototypes advance despite Pentagon opposition
The US Air Force will proceed with development of two Boeing E-7 Wedgetail prototypes under congressional mandate, despite the Trump Administration’s preference for a space-based alternative for aerial threat tracking.
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NewsTop US Air Force official not considering KC-390, backs KC-46
The air force’s top civilian official says he is not currently looking at Embraer’s multi-role tanker as part of a sweeping plan to recapitalise the service’s aerial refuelling fleet.