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Former CTO and current Flight Instructor (CFI) 🛩️. Lover of aviation, space, photography, good beers, hockey, travel, cruises 🚢 and Disney 🏰. Posts are my own. linktr.ee/wiredforflight

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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 3h
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US Air Force awards $2.38B contract to Boeing for 22 F-15EX
The service awarded Boeing a contract for 22 more F-15EX aircraft, bringing the number to a total of 120 to be manufactured by the defense company.
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Flying Magazine @flyingmagazine.bsky.social · 9h
How transponders, pressure altitude, and controllers spot aircraft flying at the wrong altitude. vist.ly/5kfhi
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How transponders, pressure altitude, and controllers spot aircraft flying at the wrong altitude. vist.ly/5kfhi
How transponders, pressure altitude, and controllers spot aircraft flying at the wrong altitude. vist.ly/5kfhi
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 8h
Just two years ago, NASA had some grand ambitions for an economy in low Earth orbit. These days, for both the agency and its partners, it seems that plan has gone sideways: arstechnica.visitlink.me/LAPfEl
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NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers
So is SpaceX just being selfish or what?
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BlogMickey.com @blogmickey.com · 8h
Disney Cruise Line has shared an inside look at the extensive amount of work that happens when its ships enter a dry dock, like the one that the Disney Wonder recently emerged from 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/09/an-i...
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WDW News Today @wdwnt.com · 8h
Disney Cruise Line Completes Over 100 Enhancement Projects During Disney Wonder Dry Dock
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Disney Cruise Line Completes Over 100 Enhancement Projects During Disney Wonder Dry Dock
Disney Cruise Line shared a behind-the-scenes look at the dry dock process for refurbishing their ships, including recent enhancements aboard the Disney Wonder. Disney Cruise Line Dry Dock A “dry dock” is when a cruise ship is removed from the water for renovations, updates, and routine inspections. The period also provides Disney Cruise Line a … Read more
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News 3 Now / Channel3000 @channel3000.com · 20h
The city of Fitchburg is proposing a new annual fee to help pay for maintaining its 15,000 public trees while also funding additional public safety staffing.
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Fitchburg considers forestry fee as property tax limits squeeze budget
FITCHBURG, Wis. — The city of Fitchburg is proposing a new annual fee to help pay for maintaining its 15,000 public trees while also funding additional public safety staffing.
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Flying Magazine @flyingmagazine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Pilots of pressurized aircraft would be able to fly at any certified altitude without supplemental oxygen if quick-donning masks are available. vist.ly/5kcaa
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Pilots of pressurized aircraft would be able to fly at any certified altitude without supplemental oxygen if quick-donning masks are available. vist.ly/5kcaa
Pilots of pressurized aircraft would be able to fly at any certified altitude without supplemental oxygen if quick-donning masks are available. vist.ly/5kcaa
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 29/09/2026
Meet Seymour Cray, the man behind the fastest computers of his era. Born in Chippewa Falls in 1925, Cray's extensive career spanned multiple disciplines and set a new benchmark in high-performance computing.
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Wisconsin Originals: The ‘father of supercomputing,’ Seymour Cray, built his legacy in Chippewa Falls
Meet Seymour Cray, the man behind the fastest computers of his era. Born in Chippewa Falls in 1925, Cray's extensive career spanned multiple disciplines and set a new benchmark in high-performance computing.
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The Air Current @theaircurrent.com · 29/09/2026
NASA invests in Boeing, woos new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social) #staycurrent
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NASA invests in Boeing, woos new entrants to replace SpaceX’s Dragon
Isaacman to commercial space entrants: “Here’s your demand signal”
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Alan Boyle @b0yle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Quite a milestone for #SpaceX today: The company's Starship super-rocket lifted off for its first orbital test flight and deployed 26 next-generation #Starlink satellites that will give a big boost to the constellation's bandwidth. cosmiclog.com/2026/09/28/s... #Space
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Starship drops off satellites during its first orbital flight
SpaceX sent its Starship super-rocket on its first orbital flight — a shorter-than-planned test mission that put operational Starlink satellites into orbit for the first time. The 407-foot-tall roc…
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 28/09/2026
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Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation
We couldn't provide detailed pricing to the CLD suppliers."
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NASASpaceflight.com @nasaspaceflight.com · 28/09/2026
Outlining the return of Starliner. www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/09/nasa...
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Emily Gorcenski @emily.gorcen.ski · 28/09/2026
Here’s the most incredible story you’ll read today. A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field. Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission. The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.
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Skydivers alert emergency crews, assist after plane crashes near East Troy airport
Four people were aboard the single-engine plane when it went down in a cornfield near Carvers School Road in East Troy at about 1:30 p.m.
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Sam @wiredforflight.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Little bit of fog out there.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 26/09/2026
Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers
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Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said its new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
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Sam @wiredforflight.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Someone was having fun watching the #WDW Disney fireworks #Pilot #AVGeek
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Sam @wiredforflight.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Hate the world we are in for live sports. Not only do you have to have like 3 different services you still have blackouts #nhl
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AppleInsider @appleinsider.com · 26/09/2026
An intellectual property lawsuit over haptic feedback has resulted in a loss for Apple, as a jury rules that it owes Taction more than $5.7 billion for infringing patents.
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Apple owes Taction $5.7B after losing haptic feedback IP trial
An intellectual property lawsuit over the Apple Watch's Taptic Engine has resulted in a loss for Apple, as a jury ruled that it owes Taction more than $5.7 billion for infringing patents.
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SpacePolicyOnline @spacepolicyonline.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NASA and Boeing will give a Starliner update on Monday, Sept 28, at 3:00 pm ET at a news conference at KSC. www.nasa.gov/news-release...
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NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development - NASA
During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 25/09/2026
Ukraine has been significantly ramping up its use of ground robots to compensate for its manpower disadvantage against the Russian military.
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Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots.
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Sam @wiredforflight.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy Dolly Parton day.
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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 25/09/2026
Major moves from the FAA re Citation pilot rules. Many aircraft were certified for two-pilot ops, but permitting single pilot with an exemption. Those exemptions will not longer be issued and existing ones will be revoked. public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-19843.pdf #AvGeek $TXT
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Rocket Lab @rocketlabcorp.com · 25/09/2026
Wet Dress Rehearsal DONE ✅ Electron is ready for its 97th launch and latest mission from Launch Complex 1. 'Owlright Owlright Owlright' launch window opens tomorrow: 🚀12:15pm NZST, Sept 26 🚀00:15 UTC, Sept 26 🚀09:15 am JST, Sept 26 🚀8:15 pm EDT, Sept 25 🚀5:15 pm PDT, Sept 25
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 24/09/2026
The fire at a Starlink ground station near Warsaw yesterday night was an act of sabotage and part of hybrid warfare against Poland, Digital Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said this morning.
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Poland says Starlink fire was sabotage
The digital minister has previously warned that his country faces some 2,000–3,000 cyberattacks on its infrastructure daily.
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 24/09/2026
Final A-10C Thunderbolt II Leaves Nellis AFB A month after the final training sortie with the 66th Weapons Squadron, the last A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis AFB has left the base. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/24/f...
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Final A-10C Thunderbolt II Leaves Nellis AFB
A month after the final training sortie with the 66th Weapons Squadron, the last A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis AFB has left the base. The last
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Space.com @space.com · 24/09/2026
New videos of NASA's Artemis II launch show the absolute power of the SLS rocket www.space.com/space-explor...
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New videos of NASA's Artemis II launch show the absolute power of the SLS rocket
The SLS rocket engineering cameras offer some of the best launch views possible.
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Sam @wiredforflight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
lol 47's reaction to the noise vs Xi's
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TWZ @twz.com · 23/09/2026
Recent video footage of the J-36 undergoing flight testing shows continued refinement of its design and new features. www.twz.com/air/chinas-recent-j-36-…
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China's Recent J-36 Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet Testing Offers New Insights Into Its Evolving Design
Recent video footage shows continued refinement of the J-36 design, and there has also been talk of laser armament for the jet.
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Jeff Foust @jfoust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NASA has selected PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics) as its first probe-class astrophysics missions. Cost cap (excluding launch) of $1.2 billion and launch in 2033. www.nasa.gov/news-release...
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NASA Selects Far-Infrared Telescope as First in New Mission Class - NASA
NASA announced Wednesday a mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe, PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics), is advancing to
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Sam @wiredforflight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Hate spending $ on this but just started the process to trade in my Lightspeed Zulu 2.5 for new Zulu 4. My current headset has started to buzz in one ear cup when the ANR is turned on and they want $200 to fix it. Feels better off trading up for the new one www.lightspeedaviation.com/product/zulu...
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Zulu 4 ANR Headset - Lightspeed Aviation
With Dual Bluetooth, up to 90% less background noise on outgoing audio via Bluetooth, and our innovative FrameFit® ear seals, Zulu 4 delivers more comfort, more clarity and more flexibility than any Z...
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 23/09/2026
Soaring Treasury yields aren’t just bad for the government and its $40 trillion debt. They also threaten to raise borrowing costs, hitting everyone from homeowners to credit-card users, while providing limited relief to consumer and potential benefits to banks. Read the full story: cnb.cx/4dBNthR
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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I thought this *had* to be fake. But you can see the [insert polite word for "moron"] Tuberville ACTUALLY SAYING this, in Congressional Record: www.govinfo.gov/link/crec/la... This guy is running against Doug Jones for governor. God save Alabama. fallows.substack.com/p/running-as...
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WDW News Today @wdwnt.com · 21/09/2026
runDisney Shares How to Get the Best Photos During Races
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runDisney Shares How to Get the Best Photos During Races
Team runDisney shared a video all about how to ensure you get the best action shots from PhotoPass photographers when racing through the Walt Disney World parks. runDisney PhotoPass Tips Wind & Dine Half Marathon Weekend The next big runDisney event is the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World October 22 … Read more
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TWZ @twz.com · 21/09/2026
The famous design division says "skunking" helps it avoid many traditional pitfalls in the development process and build flying examples faster. From the TWZ vault: www.twz.com/21791/for-lockheed-mart…
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For Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, It's All About Getting To The Prototype Stage
The famous design division says "skunking" helps it avoid many traditional pitfalls in the development process and build flying examples faster.
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TWZ @twz.com · 21/09/2026
The event also marked the first time the VH-92 carried out its core mission of transporting the president to and from the White House grounds. www.twz.com/air/marine-one-vh-92a-m…
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Marine One VH-92A Makes First Operational Use Of New White House Helipad
The event also marked the first time the VH-92 carried out its core mission of transporting the president to and from the White House grounds. The event also marked the first time the VH-92 carried ou...
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tmcbphoto @tmcbphoto.com · 21/09/2026
The final maneuver of the final day of the final public Canadian air show of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds at their 2,924th show - the Canada Burst, with a nice smoke trail flourish from Snowbird 4 at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa 2026.
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IGN @ign.com · 21/09/2026
Disney+ has altered its user agreement to clarify that ads will be allowed on all subscription tiers. bit.ly/4hhOjBo
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Reuters @reuters.com · 20/09/2026
Luxembourg deploys additional detection assets following drone sightings reut.rs/4riQOIc
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Luxembourg deploys additional detection assets following drone sightings
Luxembourg's government said on Sunday that additional detection assets have been deployed to strengthen ​airspace monitoring, after Luxembourg Airport temporarily suspended ‌services late on Friday due to the sighting of drones.
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Adam Hunt 🇨🇦 @gander22h.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
" #AOPA Members Vote in the Most Significant Bylaws Changes in Its History - The modernization includes electronic voting and open nominations for trustees, but no news on a new CEO yet." by @julietbravofoxmedia.com avbrief.com/aopa-members... #AvBrief #aviation #news #aircraft
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AOPA Members Vote in the Most Significant Bylaws Changes in Its History - AvBrief.com
The modernization includes electronic voting and open nominations for trustees, but no news on a new CEO yet.
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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 19/09/2026
U.S. News: 93-year-old veteran, hospice patient fulfills dream of going stunt flying STORY: www.wmtv15news.com/2026/09/16/93-ye… 
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 19/09/2026
New Image of China’s J-XDS Stealth Jet Reveal Interesting Features While the J-XDS was recently seen with a painted radome, an exhibition poster also appears to depict a laser-related system associated with China’s other next-generation aircraft, the J-36. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/19/n...
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New Image of China’s J-XDS Stealth Jet Reveal Interesting Features
While the J-XDS was recently seen with a painted radome, an exhibition poster also appears to depict a laser-related system associated with China’s other
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 19/09/2026
Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
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Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
Google said Gemini had "acted appropriately" by ending each hack immediately.
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DutchSpace @dutchspace.eurosky.social · 19/09/2026
So, a bit of a deep dive/thread on the X-37B processing after landing at Vandenberg. This is probably very boring and nerdy, so you have been warned :) Note: this is evidence based, using public sources, I'll indicate when I make educated guesses.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 18/09/2026
EXCLUSIVE: US and Denmark close in on a Greenland deal, sources say reut.rs/4xWSg5E
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EXCLUSIVE: US and Denmark close in on a Greenland deal, sources say
The United States and Denmark ​are closing in on a potential deal over ‌the status of Greenland that would give the US military an expanded presence on the island, two people familiar ​with the matter told Reuters.
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J. Michael Straczynski @straczynski.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A while ago I mentioned that Bruce Boxleitner and I were helping Warners with the launch of their Babylon 5 YouTube channel. As part of that, the first of three brand new half-hour-plus interviews/discussions between me and Bruce will go online on Monday. www.youtube.com/@Babylon5
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Babylon 5
You’ve arrived at Babylon 5, the last, best hope for peace. A neutral station standing at the crossroads of galactic powers, where ambassadors, soldiers, traders, and dreamers all have a stake in the ...
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 17/09/2026
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Republican bill would order ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs to block piracy sites
Bill would help rightsholders obtain court orders to block foreign piracy sites.
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David R. Robinson Media @davidrrobinson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
F-100 Super Sabre & Air Force Thunderbirds Diamond! This particular F-100 has a new owner and was originally planned to fly at the Terre Haute Air Show, but they don’t have a certified pilot yet, so it was just on static display.
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BluFly 🛩 @blufly.media · 17/09/2026
This is exciting: the first two RCAF CT-157 Siskin IIs have arrived in Canada. For those lucky enough to be able to attend Aero Gatineau-Ottawa this weekend, you will be able to see them in person. Full story and many more photos with link. (📸 SkyAlyne) | 🛩️ ⚔️ 📰 🥇 | 🔗 skyalyne.ca/latest-updat...
A CT-157 Siskin II is parked in front of a hangar. A crowd is listening to a woman in a flight suit giving a speech.
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TWZ @twz.com · 17/09/2026
F-35 Sale To Saudi Arabia Approved By State Department The proposed $24 billion stealth fighter deal has major ramifications across the Middle East. www.twz.com/air/f-35-sale-to-saudi-…
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F-35 Sale To Saudi Arabia Approved By State Department
The proposed $24 billion stealth fighter deal has major ramifications across the Middle East.
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Flying Magazine @flyingmagazine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Decades of legendary warbird rivals can be explored side by side at Oregon exhibit. vist.ly/5itx2
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Decades of legendary warbird rivals can be explored side by side at Oregon exhibit. vist.ly/5itx2
Decades of legendary warbird rivals can be explored side by side at Oregon exhibit. vist.ly/5itx2
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