Indian navy retakes hijacked cargo ship with C-17 commando airdrop
The operation to free a pirate-controlled bulk carrier ship involved marine commandos parachuting from a Boeing C-17 strategic transport, supplemented with reconnaissance support from a Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol jet.
Delta to revive flights to Tel Aviv amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict
Major US carrier Delta Air Lines plans to revive daily flights to Tel Aviv from New York this summer, becoming the latest airline to indicate interest in resuming operations amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
Icelandair set to tighten Emirates ties with reciprocal codeshare
Icelandair has tentatively agreed a strategic partnership with Middle Eastern carrier Emirates, potentially leading to a codeshare between the two.
Three Bahraini F-16s depart for Middle East
A trio of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters have departed Greenville, South Carolina bound for Bahrain.
Etihad lifts full-year profit after jump in passenger business
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways increased operating profits to $394 million in 2023 after revenues climbed 11% driven by a sharp jump in passenger numbers.
Iran touts export-ready UAV products at DIMDEX show
The export arm of Iran’s defence ministry is using its attendance at a major defence exhibition in Qatar to promote two of its latest unmanned air vehicle (UAV) designs.
Qatar Airways ends 747 operations with -8Fs bound for UPS
Qatar Airways has ended Boeing 747 operations, with the final flight of a 747-8F operating on behalf of its cargo division.
Prime minister hints at creating possible alternative to Iraqi Airways
Iraq’s government has openly floated the idea of establishing an associate carrier to Iraqi Airways as it continues efforts to improve operations and lift long-running restrictions imposed by European regulators.
Qatar’s air force nears completion of its fighter fleet expansion
Qatar will later this year complete a fielding process which will have added 96 advanced combat aircraft to its fleet since late last decade in a dramatic expansion of its air force capability.
Qatar marks operational hours milestone with NH90 fleet
Leonardo and the Qatar Emiri Air Force have marked an early milestone in the service’s employment of the NH Industries NH90 rotorcraft.