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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 11h
Biman set to order A350s and A321neos days after buying 11 more Boeing jets. #Bimanbangladeshairlines #Airbus #A350900 #A321neo www.airdatanews.com/biman-set-to-order-a35...
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Biman set to order A350s and A321neos days after buying 11 more Boeing jets
Bangladesh carrier is expected to sign deal for four A350-900s and six A321neos, taking its planned new-aircraft pipeline to 35 jets
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 18h
Debris found from Gulfstream G100 air ambulance missing with six aboard. #Ethiopianairlines #Airtraffic #Us #Gulfstream #Six #Boston www.airdatanews.com/debris-found-from-gulf...
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Debris found from Gulfstream G100 air ambulance missing with six aboard
Canadian medical jet reported electrical problems before rapid descent during flight from Bermuda to Boston
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 03/10/2026
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue makes first autonomous flight. #Usairforce #Collaborativecombataircraft #Northropgrumman #Talonblue #Scaledcomposites #Yfq48a #Cca www.airdatanews.com/northrop-grummans-yfq-...
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Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue makes first autonomous flight
Company-funded combat drone is outside the Air Force’s initial CCA production contracts but remains positioned for future competitions
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 03/10/2026
UAE says flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with cockpit axe in terrorist act. #Boeing #Unitedarabemirates #Saudiarabia #Israel #Uae #Flydubai #737max8 www.airdatanews.com/uae-says-flydubai-co-p...
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UAE says flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with cockpit axe in terrorist act
Investigation says first officer tried to take control of 737 MAX 8; authorities are examining his motives and possible links
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 03/10/2026
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids for TAP stake. #Tapairportugal #Airfranceklm #Lufthansagroup #Privatization www.airdatanews.com/air-france-klm-and-luf...
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Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids for TAP stake
Offers for 44.9% of Portuguese carrier reportedly exceed €1 billion, with government expected to select investor by mid-October
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 03/10/2026
FAA clears 737 MAX software glitch, removing hurdle for MAX 10 certification. #737max10 #Boeing #Geaerospace #Bryanbedford #Faa #737max #Westjet www.airdatanews.com/faa-clears-737-max-sof...
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FAA clears 737 MAX software glitch, removing hurdle for MAX 10 certification
Regulator says pilots retain full control of aircraft; anomaly was first identified by WestJet pilots during a validation flight in 2024
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 03/10/2026
Germany considers 16 new A400Ms in potential lifeline for Airbus production. #A400m #Militarytransport #Germany #Luftwaffe #Borispistorius #Airbus www.airdatanews.com/germany-considers-16-n...
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Germany considers 16 new A400Ms in potential lifeline for Airbus production
New tactical aircraft would replace less-capable transports already in Luftwaffe service and could extend production beyond 2030
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 02/10/2026
Embraer considers Melbourne for future US KC-390 assembly line. #Assemblyline #C390millennium #Embraer #Usairforce #Melbourne www.airdatanews.com/embraer-considers-melb...
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Embraer considers Melbourne for future US KC-390 assembly line
Executive points to land beside company's existing Florida facility, where Embraer already assembles business jets, as possible site for US$500 million factory
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 02/10/2026
KLM receives first Airbus A350, starting replacement of 777-200ER fleet. #Thenightwatch #Airbus #A350 #A350900 #Klm www.airdatanews.com/klm-receives-first-air...
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KLM receives first Airbus A350, starting replacement of 777-200ER fleet
Dutch carrier introduces new long-haul type after decades with the Boeing 747 and 777 at the center of its intercontinental operations
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 02/10/2026
Paraguay buys Cessna SkyCourier and could give the aircraft its military debut. #Textronaviation #Cessna #Skycourier #Paraguay #Paraguayanairforce #Cessna408 www.airdatanews.com/paraguay-buys-cessna-s...
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Paraguay buys Cessna SkyCourier and could give the aircraft its military debut
Turboprop is already painted in Paraguayan Air Force colors, while Belgium has ordered five aircraft for special operations support
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 02/10/2026
Embraer commercial jet deliveries rise 10% in third quarter. #Commercialaircraft #Businessjet #C390 #E195e2 #E190e2 #E175 #A29 #Embraer www.airdatanews.com/embraer-commercial-jet...
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Embraer commercial jet deliveries rise 10% in third quarter
Brazilian manufacturer handed over 22 E-Jets in the period, while Executive Aviation deliveries remained unchanged at 41 aircraft
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 02/10/2026
Taiwan receives first new F-16V fighters three years behind schedule. #F16 #Lockheedmartin #Taiwan #Block70 #F16v www.airdatanews.com/taiwan-receives-first-...
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Taiwan receives first new F-16V fighters three years behind schedule
First two of 66 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets ordered from the United States arrive in Taitung after a lengthy delivery delay
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 02/10/2026
Airbus advises some A330neo operators to anticipate tail inspections. #Aviationsafety #Europeanunion #Tailplane #Airbus #A330neo #Easa www.airdatanews.com/airbus-advises-some-a3...
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Airbus advises some A330neo operators to anticipate tail inspections
Potential checks follow an isolated quality problem found during production, while the final aircraft population is still being determined with EASA
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 02/10/2026
US Navy spends US$5.1 billion to keep Nimitz-class carrier in service for another 25 years. #Ussharrystruman #Geraldrfordclass #Usnavy #Aircraftcarrier #Cvn75 www.airdatanews.com/us-navy-spends-us-5-1-...
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US Navy spends US$5.1 billion to keep Nimitz-class carrier in service for another 25 years
USS Harry S. Truman will undergo nuclear refueling and extensive modernization before returning to the fleet in the next decade
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 01/10/2026
FAA widens scrutiny of 737 MAX software issue as MAX 10 certification stalls. #737max10 #Boeing737max #Faa #Certification #Software #Issue www.airdatanews.com/faa-widens-scrutiny-of...
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FAA widens scrutiny of 737 MAX software issue as MAX 10 certification stalls
Regulators are considering further action over a flight management system problem that has already forced Boeing to delay approval of its largest MAX variant
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 01/10/2026
Embraer picks Indian aerospace hub for potential C-390 assembly line. #Indianairforce #Mediumtransportaircraft #Finalassemblyline #C390millennium #Nagpur #Embraer #Mahindra www.airdatanews.com/embraer-picks-indian-a...
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Embraer picks Indian aerospace hub for potential C-390 assembly line
Brazilian manufacturer and Mahindra identify Nagpur for final assembly if the C-390 wins the Indian Air Force’s medium transport aircraft competition
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 01/10/2026
AnimaWings files for insolvency as entire Airbus A220 fleet is withdrawn. #Airbusa220 #Insolvency #Animawings #Toulouse #A220300 www.airdatanews.com/anima-wings-files-for-...
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AnimaWings files for insolvency as entire Airbus A220 fleet is withdrawn
Two of the Romanian carrier’s six A220-300s have already been flown to Toulouse, while the airline says recurring technical problems contributed to its financial difficulties
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 01/10/2026
Boeing Grey Wolf enters full-rate production after years of delays and fleet cuts. #Usairforce #Boeing #Mh139a #Greywolf www.airdatanews.com/boeing-grey-wolf-enter...
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Boeing Grey Wolf enters full-rate production after years of delays and fleet cuts
U.S. Air Force orders four more MH-139A helicopters as a program once planned for about 80 aircraft recovers from certification problems and a major reduction
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 01/10/2026
Mongolia considers COMAC C919 for MIAT fleet renewal. #Miatmongolianairlines #C919 #Mongolia #Comac www.airdatanews.com/mongolia-considers-com...
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Mongolia considers COMAC C919 for MIAT fleet renewal
Government is assessing the Chinese jet as a possible option for the national carrier, but no order or commercial negotiations have been announced
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 01/10/2026
Boeing's F/A-XX win reshapes America's combat aircraft programs. #Usairforce #Nextgenerationairdominance #Fa18ef #Usnavy #Lockheedmartin #Faxx www.airdatanews.com/boeings-f-a-xx-win-res...
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Boeing's F/A-XX win reshapes America's combat aircraft programs
F-47 and Navy fighter victories put two sixth-generation programs in Boeing's hands, while Lockheed Martin is absent from the Pentagon's new crewed combat aircraft generation
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 01/10/2026
Stratolaunch buys Boeing 777 to expand hypersonic flight testing. #Spiritofmojave #Boeing777 #Carrieraircraft #Flighttesting #Boeing747400 #Stratolaunch www.airdatanews.com/stratolaunch-buys-boei...
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Stratolaunch buys Boeing 777 to expand hypersonic flight testing
Third carrier aircraft will join the giant Roc and a converted 747 as the company prepares to conduct more Talon-A missions from different locations
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 30/09/2026
Flydubai 737 MAX plunges 14,000 feet after cockpit attack, diverts to Saudi Arabia. #Boeing737max8 #Bengurioninternationalairport #Dubaiinternationalairport #Saudiarabia #Telaviv #Flydubai www.airdatanews.com/flydubai-737-max-plung...
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Flydubai 737 MAX plunges 14,000 feet after cockpit attack, diverts to Saudi Arabia
Netanyahu says one pilot stabbed the other and apparently tried to crash the aircraft; flydubai confirms a flight-deck altercation but says the motive remains unknown
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 30/09/2026
Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-8F freighters, adds two 777Fs. #Ethiopianairlines #Boeing #7778f #777f www.airdatanews.com/ethiopian-airlines-ord...
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Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-8F freighters, adds two 777Fs
New-generation freighters will arrive only from 2033, while two current 777Fs are scheduled for 2027 and 2028 and the airline holds rights for eight more 777-8Fs
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 30/09/2026
Could an SR-71 Blackbird fly again? NASA's secretive moves raise the possibility. #Edwardsairforcebase #Finalflight #Researchcenter #Mach3 #Nasa #Blackbird www.airdatanews.com/could-an-sr-71-blackbi...
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Could an SR-71 Blackbird fly again? NASA's secretive moves raise the possibility
The last Blackbird ever flown was quietly moved into a hangar months before Jared Isaacman teased a mysterious high-speed X-plane
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 30/09/2026
Armenia's largest airline orders two Airbus A321neo jets. #A321neo #Airbus #Flyonearmenia www.airdatanews.com/armenias-largest-airli...
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Armenia's largest airline orders two Airbus A321neo jets
FLYONE Armenia will configure the aircraft with 239 seats as the privately owned carrier expands its network across Europe, the Middle East and former Soviet states
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 30/09/2026
US Navy takes preliminary delivery of second Ford-class aircraft carrier. #Ussjohnfkennedy #Usnavy #Aircraftcarrier #Cvn79 www.airdatanews.com/us-navy-takes-prelimin...
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US Navy takes preliminary delivery of second Ford-class aircraft carrier
Future USS John F. Kennedy CVN 79 moves into Navy testing while four of its 11 advanced weapons elevators remain to be completed ahead of final delivery in 2027
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 30/09/2026
Argentina receives six more F-16 fighter jets, may accelerate remaining deliveries. #Royaldanishairforce #Argentineairforce #F16 www.airdatanews.com/argentina-receives-six...
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Argentina receives six more F-16 fighter jets, may accelerate remaining deliveries
Four F-16AM fighters and two F-16BM two-seaters landed at Río Cuarto, while officials consider bringing forward the final two batches to 2027
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 29/09/2026
Boeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter contract. #Boeingfa18ef #Usnavy #Northropgrumman #Boeing #Faxx www.airdatanews.com/boeing-wins-u-s-navy-f...
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Boeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter contract
Company defeats Northrop Grumman in roughly US$20 billion development competition and will now develop both of the Pentagon’s sixth-generation fighter jets
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 29/09/2026
Boeing receives US$2.38 billion order for 22 more F-15EX fighters. #Usairforce #Eagleii #Stlouis #F15ex #Boeing www.airdatanews.com/boeing-receives-us-2-3...
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Boeing receives US$2.38 billion order for 22 more F-15EX fighters
New contract takes U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft while Boeing works to raise production to two fighters per month
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 29/09/2026
Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashes, killing six crew members. #Unitedstates #Maritimepatrol #Bomber #Tu95 #Six #Russian www.airdatanews.com/russian-tu-95-strategi...
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Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashes, killing six crew members
Defense Ministry says the aircraft went down during a training flight in the Amur region on Tuesday, with one of seven crew members surviving
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 29/09/2026
Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco regional turboprop assembly line in Germany. #Finalassemblyline #Leipzighalleairport #Deutscheaircraft #Regionalturboprop #D328eco www.airdatanews.com/deutsche-aircraft-open...
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Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco regional turboprop assembly line in Germany
New €100 million facility can build up to 48 aircraft per year as German manufacturer prepares a rare competitor to ATR in the regional turboprop market
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 29/09/2026
Ryanair expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification delay to be ‘a matter of days’. #737max10 #Boeing #Michaeloleary #Geaerospace #Bryanbedford #Ryanair www.airdatanews.com/ryanair-expects-boeing...
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Ryanair expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification delay to be ‘a matter of days’
Michael O’Leary says carrier still expects its first 15 aircraft in spring 2027 despite new software issue
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 29/09/2026
Airbus A350F takes off on maiden flight in Toulouse. #Maidenflight #A350f #Firstflight #Freighter #Toulouse #Airbus www.airdatanews.com/airbus-a350-f-takes-of...
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Airbus A350F takes off on maiden flight in Toulouse
First flight opens a 400-hour certification campaign for Airbus’ new 111-tonne freighter, which has already accumulated 115 firm orders
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 29/09/2026
Airbus may push up to 20 A321neo deliveries into fourth quarter after quality issue. #Airbus #Deliveries #A321neo #Hamburg www.airdatanews.com/airbus-may-push-up-to-...
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Airbus may push up to 20 A321neo deliveries into fourth quarter after quality issue
September deliveries could fall below plan after some aircraft were reportedly delayed, putting additional pressure on the manufacturer's annual target
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 28/09/2026
FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software issue. #737max10 #Boeing #737max7 #Kellyortberg #Faacertification #Bryanbedford #Faa #Typecertification www.airdatanews.com/faa-delays-boeing-737-...
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FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software issue
Approval had been expected within days, but regulator says largest MAX variant will not be certified until flight management computer problem is resolved
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 28/09/2026
Turkish pilots begin Eurofighter Typhoon training years before first new jets arrive. #Royalairforce #Turkishairforce #Eurofightertyphoon #Baesystems www.airdatanews.com/turkish-pilots-begin-e...
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Turkish pilots begin Eurofighter Typhoon training years before first new jets arrive
Two experienced fighter pilots will become instructors as Turkey prepares to operate the European fighter alongside its developing KAAN
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 28/09/2026
Kyrgyz Asman Airlines studies COMAC C909 and C919 despite Airbus A321 deal. #Airbus #C919 #C909 #Asmanairlines #Kyrgyzstan #A321 www.airdatanews.com/kyrgyz-asman-airlines-...
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Kyrgyz Asman Airlines studies COMAC C909 and C919 despite Airbus A321 deal
State-owned carrier has two used A321ceos due this year and plans to add eight more Airbus jets over five years
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 28/09/2026
WestJet begins Boeing 737-700 retirement with sale of 27 aircraft to FTAI. #737700 #Westjet #Saleandleaseback #Boeing www.airdatanews.com/west-jet-begins-boeing...
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WestJet begins Boeing 737-700 retirement with sale of 27 aircraft to FTAI
Seventeen jets will remain in service under lease agreements, while ten will provide CFM56-7B engines and components
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 28/09/2026
Second Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flies to US Air Force for presidential fleet support. #Unitedstatesairforce #Usairforce #Airforceone #Boeing7478 #Spareparts #Lufthansa www.airdatanews.com/second-lufthansa-boein...
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Second Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flies to US Air Force for presidential fleet support
Aircraft will provide spare parts for the future VC-25B Air Force One fleet after leaving Frankfurt for Arizona
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 28/09/2026
Pilatus PC-12 PRO certified to land itself in pilot emergencies. #Pc12pro #Garming3000 #Pilatus #Autoland www.airdatanews.com/pilatus-pc-12-pro-cert...
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Pilatus PC-12 PRO certified to land itself in pilot emergencies
FAA and EASA approve Garmin-based Autoland system that can take control, select an airport and complete a landing without pilot intervention
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 28/09/2026
Azul’s first SkyCourier to put 19-seat turboprop to work in major airline network. #Azulconecta #Textronaviation #Cessnaskycourier #Turboprop www.airdatanews.com/azuls-first-sky-courie...
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Azul’s first SkyCourier to put 19-seat turboprop to work in major airline network
Brazilian carrier will initially use two aircraft to support Azul Conecta’s Grand Caravans, with a limited role that could offer useful experience for manufacturer Textron
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 28/09/2026
A321neo coating flaw brings repairs forward amid pressure on Airbus deliveries. #Airbusa321neo www.airdatanews.com/a321neo-coating-flaw-b...
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A321neo coating flaw brings repairs forward amid pressure on Airbus deliveries
Airlines accepting affected aircraft will have two years to complete repairs, while Airbus maintains its target of around 870 deliveries in 2026
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 27/09/2026
UK air base hosting B-1B and B-52 bombers was suspected target of terror plot. #Usairforce #Raffairford #B1blancer #B2spirit #B52 www.airdatanews.com/uk-air-base-hosting-b-...
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UK air base hosting B-1B and B-52 bombers was suspected target of terror plot
Five men were arrested after three suspicious vans were stopped near RAF Fairford, prompting an investigation by counter-terrorism police
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 27/09/2026
First Pilatus PC-21 trainers arrive in Canada. #Royalcanadianairforce #Ct157siskinii #Ct114tutor #Pc21 #Pilatus www.airdatanews.com/first-pilatus-pc-21-tr...
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First Pilatus PC-21 trainers arrive in Canada
First two of 19 aircraft will support a new RCAF training system, while Canada plans a separate PC-21 fleet to replace the Snowbirds' CT-114 Tutor jets
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 27/09/2026
FAA reviews Boeing 737 MAX software glitch after airlines reject affected version. #Boeing737max #Alaskaairlines #Southwestairlines #Americanairlines #Unitedairlines www.airdatanews.com/faa-reviews-boeing-737...
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FAA reviews Boeing 737 MAX software glitch after airlines reject affected version
VNAV issue affects newer flight computer software used to certify the MAX 7 and during flight tests of the MAX 10
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 27/09/2026
Embraer E2 reportedly leads Airbus A220 in Japan Airlines competition. #Japanairlines #Embraere2 #Airbusa220 #Jair www.airdatanews.com/embraer-e2-reportedly-...
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Embraer E2 reportedly leads Airbus A220 in Japan Airlines competition
Japanese carrier could decide on an order for around 20 regional jets as it plans the future replacement of its E170 and E190 fleet
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 26/09/2026
Warthog, the A-10 attack jet, leaves Nellis after nearly 50 years but retirement remains distant. #Usairforce #A10thunderboltii #Warthog #Nellisairforcebase #A10 www.airdatanews.com/warthog-the-a-10-attac...
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Warthog, the A-10 attack jet, leaves Nellis after nearly 50 years but retirement remains distant
US Air Force is closing training and maintenance infrastructure for the Warthog even though some aircraft are now expected to remain in service until 2030
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 26/09/2026
Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification. #737max7 #Boeing737max #Southwestairlines #Faacertification www.airdatanews.com/boeing-737-max-7-may-t...
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification
Southwest Airlines expects first deliveries only near the end of 2026 as Boeing prepares 27 previously built aircraft
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 26/09/2026
Qatar Airways permanently retires Airbus A330s grounded since start of Iran war. #Qatarairways #Fuelcosts #Iranwar #Airbus #Aircraftstorage #A330200 #A330300 #Omanair #Rwandair www.airdatanews.com/qatar-airways-permanen...
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Qatar Airways permanently retires Airbus A330s grounded since start of Iran war
Older widebody jets stopped carrying passengers in late February and will not return to service as airline deals with higher fuel costs
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Air Data News @airdatanews.com · 25/09/2026
Canada moves closer to buying six Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft. #Royalcanadianairforce #Bombardierglobal6500 #Airborneearlywarning #Globaleye #Aewc #Saab #Canada www.airdatanews.com/canada-moves-closer-to...
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Canada moves closer to buying six Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft
Term-sheet agreement defines scope for negotiations over new AEW&C fleet based on the Canadian-built Bombardier Global 6500
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