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NewsA-10 returns to combat hunting Iranian vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The US military has deployed Fairchild Republic A-10 attack jets and Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters to strike fast-attack watercraft and intercept drones in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as part of ongoing operations against Iran.
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NewsUS F-35 makes emergency landing after reportedly taking hostile fire over Iran
A US F-35 stealth fighter has made an emergency landing in the Middle East after reportedly taking enemy fire during a combat mission over Iran, although the exact details have not yet been confirmed.
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NewsFAA suspends visual separation between helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in busy airspace
US regulators are ordering air traffic controllers to use radar separation in high-traffic airspace following the 2025 mid-air collision between a passenger jet and army helicopter in Washington, DC that killed 67 people.
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AnalysisChina surges production capacity for J-20 and J-35 stealth fighters
Commercial satellite imagery shows that China’s state-owned aviation company has dramatically expanded manufacturing facilities for military aircraft, including the fifth-generation J-20 fighter, with total fighter production capacity set to reach 300-400 units annually.
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NewsUS airlines urge lawmakers to protect aviation workers’ pay during shutdowns
Nine major US carriers have written to lawmakers demanding legislative action to protect Transportation Security Administration officers and air traffic controllers from going unpaid during government funding lapses.
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AnalysisEpic Fury reveals airpower’s limits in Iran conflict
Despite striking 6,000 targets and destroying over 90 Iranian vessels, the US-Israeli air campaign against Iran has devolved into strategic stalemate as Tehran leverages control of the Strait of Hormuz and asymmetric tactics to counter overwhelming aerial superiority.
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NewsSpirit plans to operate 80 or fewer A320s by third quarter
Spirit Airlines has filed a plan of reorganisation in US bankruptcy court, detailing a vision for post-Chapter 11 operations that includes dramatically reduced fleet numbers and a more-flexible business model.
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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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NewsB-1B bombers spotted at RAF Fairford being loaded with 900kg guided bombs
Video appears to show Boeing B-1B supersonic bombers being loaded with GBU-31 GPS-guided bombs and long-range cruise missiles at the Gloucestershire base, which is hosting a number of US bombers involved in the ongoing air campaign against Iran.
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NewsSpirit issues recall notices to hundreds of previously furloughed pilots
Spirit Airlines has issued recall notices to about 500 formerly furloughed pilots as the ULCC prepares to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late spring or early summer.
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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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NewsUS strike sets Iranian drone carrier Shahid Bagheri ablaze
The US Central Command has released surveillance footage showing Iranian drone carrier IRIS Shahid Bagheri engulfed in flames following a weapons strike, marking the second attack on the vessel since Operation Epic Fury began on 2 March.
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NewsDelta shakes up C-suite as Peter Carter named successor to longtime president Glen Hauenstein
Delta Air Lines is executing a major C-suite reorganisation following the retirement of president Glen Hauenstein, with chief external affairs officer Peter Carter elevated to the president role and chief operating officer John Laughter departing after 30 years.
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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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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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NewsUS airlines again urge Washington to help head off Dublin airport passenger caps
Airlines for America is calling on the US Department of Transportation to take immediate action after a European court opinion suggested passenger caps at Dublin airport would not violate EU regulations, potentially affecting US carriers’ operations.
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NewsUS B-1Bs strike Iranian missile sites amid widening conflict
US Air Force Boeing B-1B Lancer bombers have struck targets deep inside Iranian territory, as Washington’s military campaign against Tehran intensifies to include more than 1,200 sites.
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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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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.