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Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspace
Tallinn (AFP) May 15, 2025 Estonia accused Russia on Thursday of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace. Estonia said it detected the incursion on Tuesday while it was inspecting a tanker from the so-called "shadow fleet" of ships that experts believe Russia is using to dodge sanctions. "Russia responded dangerously aggressively by accompanying the shadow fleet tanker with a fighter jet, which violated Estonian airspace," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkn ... read more |
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Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to IsraelLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law. ... more 
NASA X-59's Latest Testing Milestone: Simulating Flight from the GroundEdwards AFB CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed a critical series of tests in which the airplane was put through its paces for cruising high above the California desert - all w ... more 
Japanese military training plane crashes with two on boardTokyo (AFP) May 14, 2025 A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after takeoff with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. ... more 
Boeing April deliveries hit by US-China trade warNew York (AFP) May 13, 2025 Boeing commercial plane deliveries rose slightly in April despite a hit from the US trade war with China, according to figures released Tuesday. ... more |
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Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashes, killing sixWashington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025 A military helicopter crashed in central Sri Lanka on Friday, killing six military personnel, the nation's air force said. ... more 
Taiwan's China Airlines orders 14 Boeing aircraftTaipei (AFP) May 8, 2025 Taiwan's China Airlines has ordered 14 aircraft from aviation giant Boeing and has the option for another nine planes, the companies said Thursday. ... more 
Second US warplane falls off aircraft carrier into Red Sea; Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic townWashington (AFP) May 7, 2025 A multi-million-dollar US warplane failed to land on the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and plummeted into the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, the second jet lost from the ship in just over a week. ... more
Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejectedRovaniemi, Finland (AFP) May 7, 2025 A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed Wednesday near the Rovaniemi airport in Finland's Arctic north, but the pilot was rescued after ejecting, the armed forces said. ... more
Airlines cancel, reroute flights after India-Pakistan clashesBangkok (AFP) May 7, 2025 Clashes between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan on Wednesday sent airlines scrambling to cancel, divert or reroute flights. ... more |
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New Zealand to replace navy helicopters over 'global tensions'
Wellington (AFP) May 4, 2025 New Zealand announced on Sunday a US$1.2 billion plan to replace its ageing navy helicopters, part of a major defence overhaul in response to rising "global tensions". Defence Minister Judith Collins said the funding was the first tranche of the government's renewed commitment to ramp up defence spending. A US$5 billion plan for new spending over 10 years unveiled last month also includes investment into missiles, cyber security and drones. It will lift New Zealand's defence spending from on ... read more 
NASA Ends Super Pressure Balloon Flight After 17 DaysWashington DC (SPX) May 05, 2025 The first flight of NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign was safely terminated at 7:46 a.m. Sunday, May 4 (in U.S. Eastern Time) after 17 days, 13 hours, and 47 minutes in flight ... more |
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NASA Balloon Mission Prepares for Second Launch in Southern Hemisphere Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 The second scientific balloon slated for NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign is prepared for launch, pending suitable weather at the Wanaka Airport mid-latitude facility. This mi ... more 
US approves F-16 training, parts to UkraineWashington (AFP) May 2, 2025 President Donald Trump's administration on Friday approved a deal with Ukraine for training and equipment on F-16 jets, whose delivery former president Joe Biden green-lighted following Russia's invasion. ... more
China blames US tariffs for halting Boeing plane deliveriesBeijing (AFP) April 29, 2025 China on Tuesday blamed US tariffs for Beijing's decision to stop accepting new aircraft from aviation giant Boeing, saying the levies had "disrupted the international air transport market". ... more 
India says signs deal with France for 26 Rafale fighter jetsNew Delhi (AFP) April 28, 2025 India has signed a contract to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France, New Delhi's defence ministry said Monday, with the multi-billion-dollar deal to include both single and twin-seat planes. ... more 
DLR unveils virtual showcase of next-generation aircraft designsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has launched a new online platform, the Digital Hangar, offering an immersive look at future aircraft concepts and providing downloadable design data. Available at ... more |
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